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.
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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.

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.