Men’s Charleston Interclub
The Muni men traveled to Pine Forest on September 21st.  The top finishers were B. Blankenbaker, C. Zirkle, B. Rotundo, and F. Dudek.  C. Zirkle (#5) and F. Dudek (#13) captured Closes-to-the-Pin winnings.  The Team finished in a tie for fifth (5) place which leaves the Muni Men tied for 3rd place in the season long competition.  The next Interclub matches will be on October 5th at Shadowmoss Country Club.

CALGA Chris Schaible Classic
The 2026 CALGA Chris Schaible Classic, CALGA’s annual Club Championship, wrapped up at Wescott after two days of competition.

Each club’s four lowest net scores from Day 1 at Snee Farm and Day 2 at Wescott were combined to determine the champion.

CALGA Final Club Standings

1. Crowfield — 607
2. Shadowmoss — 611
3. Stono Ferry — 614
4. Muni — 629
5. Snee Farm — 637
6. Rivertowne — 640
7. Dunes West — 645
8. Wescott — 660
9. Seabrook — 665
10. Coosaw Creek — 669

Congratulations to Crowfield, who captured the 2026 CALGA Club Championship with a two-day total of 607!

Muni’s Day 2 Team
Muni entered the final round tied for fourth and posted a 319 at Wescott, finishing the championship in fourth place overall.

The four Day 2 scores that counted toward Muni’s team total were:

• Ann Gustafson — 77
• Mary Sudzina — 80
• Jennifer O’Brien — 80
• Robin Wannamaker — 82

And Muni had another highlight to celebrate! Kim CaraDonna won Closest to the Hole on #4, hitting it to an incredible 2’11” — and she made the putt! 

The next CALGA will be held at the Muni on October 26th.

JLGA September Blitz- ABCD Captain’s Choice
The ABCD Captain’s Choice was contested on September 21st with a field of 36 players.  The results follow.

Pos.	Foursome	To ParGross	Thru	TotalGross
1	Patrick Mallard + Gary Gerald + Kenneth Peed + Mark Sargeant	-14	F	58
2	Jimmy Hyams + Chip Adams + John McKay + Jerry Buckley	-11	F	61
T3	Travis Callahan + Stender Bergmann + William Farah + Tony Bianchi	-10	F	62
T3	Oscar Land + Andy Slanker + Vance Lenzi + Elizabeth Taylor	-10	F	62

Congratulations to the winners for a super finish.

JLGA 2026 Club Championship
The Club Championship will be contested on October 10-11 at the Muni.  Registration is still open for the annual premier competition.  There are 5 divisions this year.  The competition will be 36 hole Medal event Gross and Net.

Open Men (18+)

Senior Men (60+)

Super Senior Men (70+)

Open Ladies (18+)

Senior Ladies (60+)

Use the following link to register.  The entry fee is $40. https://www.golfgenius.com/ggid/jlgacc

JLGA Member-Guest Registration is Open
The annual Member-Guest will be held on Saturday, November 7th at the Muni.  This year’s event will be a 27 hole competition featuring three (3) 9 hole contests- Better Ball, Two-Player Scramble, and Alternating Shot in the afternoon.

Teams will compete for Gross and Net honors.  Registration is now open and the entry fee is $310 per team. The field is limited to 40 teams so get your team entered today!

 Here is the link https://www.golfgenius.com/ggid/jlgamg26

Members in the News
The SCGA Public Links was contested at the Muni September 25-27th.  And our own Chandler Mulkey was victorious.

Chandler Mulkey of Johns Island (and the JLGA/MUNI) captured the 5th Annual SCGA Public Links Championship after firing a final-round six-under-par 66 to finish with a 36-hole total of six-under-par 138. Mulkey carded five birdies and two eagles en route to his third SCGA Public Links Championship title. 

Other JLGA members who participated included Dan Cook (4th Flight winner), Wyatt, Amaral, Chris Asbell, Bobby Bynum, Nicholas Callahan, Travis Callahan, Frank, Dudek, T. A. Fulmer, Nate Leech, Andrew Lucas, Cameron MacKay, Blake Maul, JD McKee, Cory Monk, Chris Sarofsky, Wawmer, Coty Wilkerson, and Paul Woodson.

Congrats to all for representing the Muni and JLGA so well!!!

The SCGA Senior Better Ball Championship was held at Santee Cooper Country Club September 5-6th. Warren Peper and his partner Oren Woods competed admirably and captured 4th Place in the 2nd Flight.

 Charleston Men’s Interclub
The Muni men were supposed to travel to Wescott on August 2nd but the competition was postponed due  the threat of serious storms.  This match has been rescheduled for October 26th.  The scheduled September match will be on the 21st at Pine Forest Golf and Country Club.

CALGA Results
The Muni ladies completed Round One of the two-day CALGA Chris Schaible Classic at Snee Farm on August 25. The Classic is CALGA’s Club Championship, with each club’s four lowest net scores from each round combined to determine the overall champion.

Muni posted a 310 team score, putting the team tied for 4th place heading into the final round at Wescott on September 14.

Muni – Round One Results

Player	Net Score
Mary Sudzina	75*
Stephenie Kannon	76*
Ann Gustafson	79*
Elizabeth “Lizz” Taylor	80*
Robin Wannamaker	80
Trina Turberville	83
Michel Vejar	84
Christine Bishop	85
Ruth Yack	85
Kim CaraDonna	86
Carrie Mule	87
Carole Davis	89
Dottie Aimar	93
April Teal	105

*Scores counting toward Muni’s Round One team total.

Team Standings After Round One

1. Crowfield — 295
2. Shadowmoss — 296
3. Snee Farm — 307
4. Muni — 310 (tie)
5. Stono Ferry — 310 (tie)
6. Rivertowne — 315
7. Dunes West — 317
8. Seabrook — 318
9. Wescott — 325
10. Coosaw Creek — 330
11. Wild Dunes — 357

Muni also had another reason to celebrate — Ruth Yack won Closest to the Pin on Hole #11!

With Muni only 15 strokes off the lead, there is plenty to play for when the ladies head to Wescott for Round Two on September 14. The four lowest net scores from that round will be added to the Snee Farm total, and the CALGA Club Champion will be crowned.

August JLGA Blitz-  Pick Your Partner 4-Ball Competition Results
A full field of 40 players competed as 20 pairs on August 3rd.  It was a solid contest-the prize winners follow.

B. Hartzell & W.Wawmer	Low Gross
P. Woodson & D. McClintock	2nd Low Gross
T. Callahan & J. Hyams	3rd Low Gross
C. Shuler & C. Wills	Low Net
J. Danford & A. Hightower	2nd Low Net
P. O’Leary & B. Wise	3rd Low Net
P. O’Leary	CTP- #4
R. Bailey	CTP- #8
P. O’Leary	CTP- #11

Congratulations to all the winners.

September JLGA Blitz Open for Registration- ABCD Captains Choice
The September 21st tournament will be the Vernal Equinox-ABCD Captains Choice.  This is a scramble format that will be played over 18 holes, tee times will begin at 11:00 AM.  The field will be divided into four flights.  Each team will include a player from each flight so that the total team handicaps will be approximately equal.  Registration is now open for this fun competition. Use the following link to register before September 18th.  https://www.golfgenius.com/pages/13028822950231417392.

JLGA Club Championship Scheduled for October 10-11
The annual competition to crown the Club Champion as well as the Senior (50+), Super Senior (60-69yo), and Ladies Champions is scheduled for the weekend of October 10-11.  This is a 36 hole competition that will be played over two days.  The Club Champion, Senior Champion (60-69yo), and Ladies Champion will qualify for the SCGA Tournament of Champions that will be played in January 2027.  ALL MEMBERS ARE ELIGIBLE TO PLAY.   Be on the lookout for your invitation to play!

You Make the Call
Can you ask a player to mark his ball when it is off the green?

Yes, you can ask a player to mark and lift their ball even if it is off the green under USGA Rules of Golf Rule 15.3. 

YOUR OPPONENT MUST ASK!

Men’s Interclub
The Muni Men were home at the Muni and the boys delivered.  The Muni team secured a 2nd Place finish with a host of players finishing in the top 25.  Tops among the Muni men were E. Stubbs, J. DeStefano, B. Wiese, and B. Rotundo.  After the Muni high finish the Team now stands at 3rd Place in the yearlong competition.  The next Men’s Interclub competition will be on August 17th at Coosaw Creek Country Club, North Charleston.  Registration will open in soon.  Any JLGA mens member is eligible to join the Muni Team.  To register, please go to the Interclub Portal on Golf Genius using the GGID: CHSINT26.

CALGA
There was no CALGA competition in July.  The next competition will be the Chris Schaible 2-Day Golf Classic 2026.  The first day’s competition will be at Snee Farms Country Club, Mt. Pleasant.  Please contact Jennifer O’Brien at jobrien@dunesproperties.com for details.

JLGA July Blitz
The July Blitz was the “Caddy Shack Day in America” 18 Hole competition played on July 1st.  A 32 player field of early-bird members used the Western Golf Association “Evans Scholar Caddies” to play in the 18 Hole competition at the Muni.  The list of winners follows.

Gross Winners

1	Amaral, Wyatt	+1	73
2	Fulmer, T.a.	+1	73
3	Faulkner, Clay	+4	76
4	Hyams, Jimmy	+4	76

Net Winners

1	Wannamaker, Robin	+1	73
2	Rotundo, Bernard	+2	74
3	Livingston, Bubba	+3	75
4	Speakman, Todd	+5	77

Congrats to all the prize winners and thanks to everyone who participated.  

JLGA Competition in August- “Pick Your Partner” 4 Ball
Next the JLGA will host the “Pick Your Partner” 4 Ball on August 18th.  Tee times will start at 11:00 AM for this 18 hold competition.  At this time the field is full but you can register for the Waitlist in case someone drops before August 18th by going to the Jenkins Links website.

MUNI Maybank Crossing Safety News

News About Muni Upgrades To Crossing Maybank Highway.  The latest news in the Post & Courier about the planned upgrade for the crossing from the 9th green to the 10th tee across Maybank Highway.  Click here to read the article (requires subscription).

Member News
JLGA Members Wade Wawner and Jacob Morris competed this month in the 95th Annual SCGA Amateur Golf Championship played at the Quixotte Club in Sumter, SC, July 24-26.

You Make the Call

Key 2026 Rule Updates and Modifications

• Preferred Lies Size: The relief area for “lift, clean, and place” has been reduced from one full club-length down to one scorecard-length (roughly 11 inches) in closely mown areas. [1, 2]
   
• Unknowing Ball Movement: If a player accidentally causes their ball to move without realizing it and plays the next shot, the penalty drops from two strokes to one stroke. [1, 2]
   
• Other Players’ Pitch Marks: Free relief is now allowed if a ball embeds in another player’s unrepaired pitch mark in closely cut areas, though this still does not apply to standard fairway divots. [1, 2]
   
• Internal Out of Bounds: Committees can now designate internal O.B. lines to apply exclusively to strokes made from the teeing area rather than subsequent recovery shots. [1, 2]
   
• Green-Side Obstructions: Line-of-play relief from immovable obstructions (like sprinkler heads) near the green is expanded to include ground-under-repair situations for players putting from the fringe. [1, 2]
   
• Damaged Equipment: Players are permitted to repair or rebuild significantly damaged clubs mid-round using spare components already carried in their bag, provided abuse did not cause the damage. [1, 2]

Men’s Interclub
The Muni team headed to Summerville Country Club on June 15th and scored an impressive 2nd place finish behind the host club by one point.  It was a super day for our men.  Congrats to the following players who finished in the top 25: E. Stubbs, T. Kornya, C. Zirkle, D McEachern, B. Rotundo.  Also Rotundo and Koryna won skins and Rotundo also scored a closest to the pin on #13.  Congrats to the boys who are now in 6th place 7.5 points out of First!

The next competition will be held at the Muni on Monday, June 29th.

CALGA (Charleston Area Ladies Golf Association)
The Charleston City Club (Muni) ladies turned in another outstanding performance at the CALGA tournament hosted by Santee Cooper on June 23, 2026. Facing a strong field of 68 competitors representing clubs from across the Lowcountry, Muni golfers brought home several flight victories and continued their impressive season.

Robin Wannamaker led the way with a First Low Gross title in the Third Flight after firing an excellent 87. In the Fourth Flight, Trina Turberville captured First Low Net with a score of 81. The Fifth Flight belonged to Muni as Lisa Fawcett captured First Low Gross with a 98, while Sue Tremont claimed First Low Net with a superb 76.

Muni Results

Player	Flight	Place	Score
Robin Wannamaker	Third Flight	1st Low Gross	87
Trina Turberville	Fourth Flight	1st Low Net	81
Lisa Fawcett	Fifth Flight	1st Low Gross	98
Sue Tremont	Fifth Flight	1st Low Net	76

Congratulations to all of the Muni ladies for another outstanding showing. The next CALGA tournament will be August 25th at Snee Farm.

JLGA Blitz- 9-Hole Par 3
The 9-Hole Par 3 competition was held on the back nine for the first time.  It was a hot and windy day along the Stono!  Unfortunately, we had a number of late scratches that resulted in team blinds.  And, it is a special treat to report the Glenn Fleming carded a Hole In One on #14.  A fun time was had by all.  Congratulations to all!!!!

Patrick O’Leary	1st Place
Craig Condon
Jeff Kuykendahl
Jerry Buckley
Ann Gustafson	2nd Place
Tom Chapman
Blind
Blind
Andrew Lucas	3rd Place
John Turner
Bob Speziale
Glenn Fleming

July Blitz- “Caddy Shack Day in America” 18-Hole Stroke Play Competition
The July Blitz will begin with 7:00 AM tee times.  All golfers using WGA Chick Evans Scholar Caddies will have their greens fee waived.  And, all golfers qualify for a free Bloody Mary or Transfusion at the completion of play.  Registration is open until June 26th.

Posting Scores to GHIN
We still have a number of members who are not regularly posting their scores to GHIN.  Folks, there have been several articles listing types of play and accommodations for a variety of special rules involved in posting.  Please, Please post all your scores, preferably using hole by hole posting.  If you must post either front and back or 18 hole scores, the max for all is now double bogey!!!!!!

If you want to compete in JLGA gross/net events you must have a Handicap Index (HI).

Men’ s Interclub 
The competition at Legend Oaks Golf Club, originally scheduled to be played in May, was postponed until October 19th.  The next competition will be held on June 15th at Summerville Country Club.  Later on June 29th the postponed competition at the Muni will take place.  

CALGA 
The Charleston City Club (Muni) ladies put together another strong showing at the CALGA event held at Legend Oaks on May 19, 2026. Competing against 51 players from clubs across the Lowcountry, Muni golfers captured multiple flight awards and continued to demonstrate the depth of talent within the club.

Leading the way in the First Flight, Leslie Kalemjian earned 1st Low Gross with an outstanding score of 87, while Lori Irizarry claimed 1st Low Net with a score of 72.

Muni also found success in the Second Flight, where Carole Davis finished 2nd Low Net with a score of 78. In the Third Flight, Ruth Yack captured 1st Low Net with a score of 75, and Trina Turberville earned 2nd Low Net with a score of 78.

With five flight winners and multiple top finishes, Muni once again proved to be one of the strongest clubs in CALGA competition.

Muni Results

Player	Flight	Place	Score
Leslie Kalemjian	First Flight	1st Low Gross	87
Lori Irizarry	First Flight	1st Low Net	72
Carole Davis	Second Flight	2nd Low Net	78
Ruth Yack	Third Flight	1st Low Net	75
Trina Turberville	Third Flight	2nd Low Net	78

Congratulations to all of the Muni ladies who represented Charleston City Club at Legend Oaks.

The next CALGA tournament is at Santee Cooper, June 23.

JLGA May Blitz- One Player Scramble
The One Player Scramble was played on May 19th in beautiful conditions.  The winners are listed below.

W. Wise	1st Low Gross
D. Cupsid	2nd Low Gross
M. Havenstein	3rd Low Gross
R. Bailey	4th Low Gross
C. Faulkner	5th Low Gross
J. Ashmore	1st Low Net
C. Benson	2nd Low Net
F. Coker	3rd Low Net
T. Chapman	4th Low Net
E. Taylor	5th Low Net

The next competition will be the 9-Hole Par 3 contest scheduled for Monday, June 22nd. 

July 1st Blitz- “Caddy Shack Day in America”
The July competition will be on July 1st- “Caddy Shack Day in America”.  This will be an 18 hole medal competition with tee times starting at 7:00 AM on Wednesday, July 1.  All those taking caddies will have their greens fees waived.  Bloody Marys and Transfusions will be available at the conclusion of play.  Be on the lookout for the registration invitation.

YOU MAKE THE CALL

Holes Not Played

In the latest addition to the USGA’s “Know Before You Play” video series you will learn all about score posting when you don’t complete a full round of 18 holes. Click here to view!

Men’s Charleston Interclub
The Muni men travelled to Crowfield Country Club in April.  The Muni men were able to carve out a 5th place finish that leaves them in 7th place in the season long competition.  The top performers were B. Blankenbaker, E. Stubbs, T. Chapman, and D. McEachern.  T. Chapman also captured one of two gross skins.  Quite the payday for Chapman.

The planned next competition at Legends Oaks for May has been postponed.  The next competition will be at Summerville on June 15th.

Ladies CALGA
20 Charleston Municipal (Muni) Ladies competed in a full field at the CALGA tournament at Coosaw Creek on April 20, and once again showed incredible depth across multiple flights. Strong individual performances helped the Muni make their presence known throughout the leaderboard.

Muni Results:

• Sue Gordon — Field Low Net, 64
• Marie Josie Gignac — Second Flight, 1st Low Net, 74
• Delia Smith — Third Flight, 2nd Low Net, 78
• Robin Wannamaker  — Fourth Flight, 1st Low Net, 77
• Dottie Aimar — Fifth Flight, 2nd Low Gross, 95
• Ruth Yack  — Sixth Flight, 1st Low Gross, 97
• Trina Turberville — Sixth Flight, 2nd Low Gross, 101
• Lynn Besancon — Eighth Flight, 2nd Low Net, 76
• Deb Krieger — Ninth Flight, 1st Low Gross, 106
• Carrie Mule  — Ninth Flight, 2nd Low Gross, 111
   
  Another strong showing for the Muni, with standout performances highlighted by Sue Gordon’s impressive Field Low Net and multiple podium finishes across the flights. CALGA’s next competition will be May 19th at Legend Oaks.

April 9-Hole 3 Club Challenge
The 3 Club Challenge was played on a brilliant afternoon.  The field included 32 players who took on the challenge with great zeal.  The winners are listed below.

P. O’Leary	Low Gross	41
B. DeKalb	2nd Low Gross	43
P Zunnino	3rd Low Gross	45
C Holifield	4th Low Gross	45
F. Dudek	Low Net	40
R.Speziale	2nd Low Net	41
W. Farah	3rd Low Net	43
D. Cupstid	4th Low Net	43
T. Turberville	CTP- #8

3rd Annual Match Play Challenge Update
The competition has been fierce for the honor of capturing the title of Match Play Champion.  By the end of April three (3) players had advanced to the semi-final round that begins on May 11th.  So far, Art Hightower, Cam Wills (defending Champion), and Andrew Guest have advanced. Stay tuned for updates as the competition continues in May.

The May JLGA Blitz- One Player Scramble
The next competition for JLGA members will be the One Player Scramble, a 9-holer scheduled for May 19th.  Tee times will begin at approximately 4:00 PM.  This is a 9-Hole individual medal tournament.  The competition will be played on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. 

Tee times will begin in the late afternoon ( 4:00 PM or later) and be announced at least 48 hours before the competition.  Keen to find out more about this format?  Keep reading!

Each player may play 2 balls from the tee.  The player selects a ball from which to play their second shot. Each player then may play two (2) balls from that position and then selects the best-resulting shot from which to play their next shot.  That process continues until the ball is holed. 

Registration has been open since April 19th.  There is still time to register to compete. Click here to register.

You Make the Call
Every month we try to update y’all on rules and GHIN/the World Handicap System.  You must post scores for the handicap system to work and to compete in many competition formats.  There seems to be some confusion about what constitutes a score that you can post.  The first consideration is if it is a competition format that can be used for posting.  The guidelines from Rule 2-1a- Played in an Authorized Format of Play follow. You should be using an app (SCGA, GHIN, CGA, etc.) to post on the day of play. And, always post the hole by hole score!

Format of Play	Type of Round	Number of Holes
Individual stroke play	Organized competition	9	18
	General play	9	18
	Stableford — organized competition	9	18
	Stableford — general play	9	18
	Par/Bogey — organized competition	9	18
	Par/Bogey — general play	9	18
	Maximum Score — organized competition	9	18
	Maximum Score — general play	9	18
Four-Ball stroke play	Organized competition	9	18
	General play	9	18
	Stableford — organized competition	9	18
	Stableford — general play	9	18
	Par/Bogey — organized competition	9	18
	Par/Bogey — general play	9	18
	Maximum Score — organized competition	9	18
	Maximum Score — general play	9	18
Individual match play	Organized competition	9	18
	General play	9	18
Four-Ball match play	Organized competition	9	18
	General play	9	18

Mens Charleston Interclub
The March competition at Coosaw Creek was postponed. Next up in April is Crowfield.  

CALGA
Competition in March was cancelled.

JLGA March Blitz- Spring Fling- Vernal Equinox Medal Competition

P. O’Leary	Low Gross	74/ +2
A. Hightower	2nd Low Gross	74/ +2
J. Ashmore	3rd Low Gross	77/ +5
C. Wills	4th Low Gross	81/ +9
F. Dudek	Low Net	71/ -1
R. Wannamaker	2nd Low Net	74/ +2
K. Barker	3rd Low Net	75/ +3
J. Havers	4th Low Net	77/ +5
A. Slanker	CTP- #8
F. Dudek	CTP- #14

Congratulations to the winners.

JLGA May 18th Blitz
On May 18th we will host the One Player Scramble.  How does that work? You ask!

Each player may play 2 balls for each shot.  This will be a gross and net competition at 50% of your Handicap Index (HI).

Be on the look out for the invitation to register.

GHIN UPDATE
GHIN since 2020 uses the World Handicap System to manage and compute handicap indexes.  Please read the following five (5) things that you need to know to properly utilize our handicap system as JLGA members. Please read and make sure that you follow these processes when making adjustment before posting scores and getting your playing handicap (PC).

1. Your Handicap Index may change. But that’s ok! Finally, players around the world will have an apples-to-apples handicap. Your new Handicap Index will be more responsive to good scores by averaging your eight best scores out of your most recent 20 (currently, it’s 10 out of 20 with a .96 multiplier). In short, your Handicap Index will be determined by your demonstrated ability and consistency of scores. In most cases for golfers in the U.S., it will change less than one stroke.

2. You need to know your Course Handicap. In the new system, your Course Handicap will be the number of strokes needed to play to par. This will result in greater variance in that number and presents a change, as historically it has represented the number of strokes needed to play to the Course Rating. This is a good thing, as par is an easy number to remember. Target score for the day? Par plus Course Handicap. The Course Rating will now be inherent within the calculation to be more intuitive and account for competing from different tees.

3. Net Double Bogey. The maximum hole score for each player will be limited to a Net Double Bogey. This adjustment is more consistent from hole to hole than the Equitable Stroke Control procedure. Net Double Bogey is already used in many other parts of the world and the calculation is simple: Par + 2 + any handicap strokes you receive.

4. Your Handicap Index will be revised daily. One way that handicapping is being modernized is a player’s Handicap Index will update daily (which will provide a fairer indication of a player’s ability in the moment), if the player submitted a score the day before. On days where the player does not submit a score, no update will take place.

5. Safeguards in the new system. The new system will limit extreme upward movement of a Handicap Index, automatically and immediately reduce a Handicap Index when an exceptional score of at least 7 strokes better is posted, and account for abnormal course or weather conditions to ensure that scores reflect when a course plays significantly different than its established Course Rating and Slope Rating.

These safeguards help maintain accuracy of a Handicap Index, greater integrity within the system and promote fun and fair play for golfers of all abilities.

Charleston Men’s Interclub
The last two competitions have been postponed due to weather conditions.  The next competition will be at Crowfield Country Club on Monday, April 6th.  The Muni Team has gone to GolfGenius’ invitation to sign up for future competitions.  If you did not receive an invitation for the Crowfield competition, you are not on the roster.  Anyone interested in playing in future Interclub matches should contact Bob Speziale at spezcons@gmail.com or Bernie Rotundo at bernierotundo@gmail.com to be added to the Roster.

Ladies CALGA Results
Fifteen Charleston Municipal (Muni) ladies competed in a full field at the CALGA tournament on February 17, 2026, at the newly renovated Harbor Course at Wild Dunes. The updated layout provided a fresh challenge, and the Muni showed up strong across multiple flights.

Muni Results:

• Lori Irizarry — Field Low Gross, 82
• Michel Vejar — First Flight, 1st Low Gross, 87
• Ann Gustafson — First Flight, 1st Low Net, 76
• Marie Barnette — Second Flight, 1st Low Net, 77
• Stephenie Kannon — Second Flight, 2nd Low Net, 84
• Robin Wanamaker — Third Flight, 1st Low Gross, 91
• Trina Turberville — Fifth Flight, 1st Low Net, 75
• Meg Hudock — Sixth Flight, 2nd Low Gross, 100
• Lynn Besancon — Seventh Flight, 1st Low Gross, 105
• Carrie Mule — Seventh Flight, 1st Low Net, 75

A strong showing for the Muni on a beautifully refreshed course.  Next up: CALGA heads to Rivertowne for a Scramble on March 18.  Contact Jennifer O’Brien if you are interested. 

JLGA Vernal Equinox-Spring Fling 18-Hole Medal Tournament on March 23rd
Registration:

• Cost: $10 per Player, caddies are available.
• Each player will be responsible for paying green fees and cart fees (if applicable).
• Deadline to register is Friday, March 19th at 12:00 PM

Format:

• 18-hole stroke play
• Gross and Net (90% of index converted to playing handicap-PI)
• There will be prizes awarded for Gross and Net winners.
•  

JLGA 3rd Annual Match Play Challenge is Underway

The Match Play Challenge had a full field in record time this year.  The 32 competitors were paired randomly and will play off in a match play format over the next 3 months.  Looks like we have another broad and talented array of JLGA members again this year.  First round matches are due to be completed by March 20th.  Results will be viewable in the Muni Clubhouse on one of the large TVs.  Keep up to date by checking out the ongoing match results.

Get JGLA Updates Three (3) Ways
Need to get information about your membership and recent news from the JLGA?  Three websites will give each member Association information.

JLGA Portal:  The JLGA Portal is hosted by GolfGenius.  You can access information about your membership and profile by accessing the Portal on GolfGenius by using the GGID: JLGA26 on both the GolfGenius App and website.  Please make sure that your profile is up to date, including email and phone to get all your JLGA notices and announcements.

Jenkins Links Website:  The Jenkins Links website is the official website for JLGA.  Use the link www.jenkinslinksga.org to access events, membership, news, officers, contacts, and more.  The website is constantly updated with newsletters and information about JLGA and the Muni.

JLGA Facebook Page:  Jenkins Links GA has a FB page for members to communicate and share photos, travel updates, and more.  Join the Jenkins Links FB page www.facebook.com/groups/1797367643860246.

Members in the News
Congratulations, Dave Steffens, who had a Hole-In-One at the Muni during the Rascals competition on Friday, March 4th on Hole #4.

The Latest from GHIN and SCGA

What’s the Big Deal with Hole-by-Hole Scores?

The CGA highly encourages golfers to post scores by using the hole-by-hole method. Posting scores hole by hole takes very little time! You can record scores as you play or at the end of the round by referring to your paper scorecard.  What are the benefits of posting scores hole by hole? The Maximum Hole Score rule is automatically applied! This leads to an accurate Handicap Index®. Posting errors are minimized. Hole-by-hole statistics are recorded. View your percentage of birdies, pars, bogies, etc.Your home club will have hole-by-hole data recorded for statistical analysis.  If your round is cut short before completing 18 holes, you will need to post hole by hole anyway!

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.