Happy New Year!
I hope that your holidays were full of joy and good tidings.  JLGA is off to a fine start in 2023.  We have a few events scheduled and will have a full 2023 schedule shortly. Hope to see all y’all at the Muni this year.  The first newsletter of 2023 follows.

Interclub
The Muni Team competed in the January Interclub Tournament at Charleston National Golf Course on January 16th.  It was a chilly day in Mt Pleasant and the scores were a match.  The Muni Team scored a 4th Place finish.  The course setup and playing conditions were splendid and the course was tough. High scorers for Muni were Jim Kelechi, Don Orlando, and Dickie Simpson. Don Orlando also netted a close-up on the 7th Hole.  The next Interclub Tournament is at the Muni on Monday, February 6th at 10:00 AM.  The team has been filled out for this event.

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 is 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.

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 at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1797367643860246.  Feel free to post and interact with the rest of the Charleston golf community.

JLGA Monthly Blitzes Are Back
The February event will be a Thursday Blitz.  The format will be a 9-Hole ABCD Scramble tournament tee times starting at 2 PM on February 16th. This promises to be a fun event and a chance to get to know some members. Look for the registration invitation in your email in the next week or you can Click Here to Register.

In Memorium

The bench sitting at the 4th Hole tee at the Muni was dedicated to our beloved member, who passed away in November, Doug Williams.  Many of Doug’s family members and a number of his friends from the Muni and JLGA were also present to apply the plaque in remembrance of Doug.  Please join the Muni golf community and JLGA in sympathy for his family and close friends and keep Doug in your prayers.  RIP Doug. 

Interclub Results

The Muni Team traveled to Dunes West this month to compete in the Interclub.   The team scored well resulting in a 7th-place finish for the Muni Team.  Dickie Simpson was a top 10 finisher with Jim Kelechi also in the top 25.  The next Interclub Match will be a 10:00 AM shotgun start at Rivertowne on December 5th.

November Blitz Results

The November Blitz-The9-Hole 3-Club was held on the 22nd.  The format was medal- low gross and low net. The winners were Low Gross- Sam Zingales; Low Net- Cory Wilkerson.

A big shout out again to Dave Steffens for his help with sign-in and Ken Drachman for managing the payouts.

Annual Meeting- Friday, December 30

The 2023 Annual Meeting of the Jenkins Links Golf Association will be held on Friday, December 30th at 4:00 PM at the Muni Clubhouse.  All are welcome to come and hear the annual update and review of the 2022 year.

Interclub Results

The Muni Team traveled to Dunes West this month to compete in the Interclub.   The team scored well resulting in a 7th-place finish for the Muni Team.  Dickie Simpson was a top 10 finisher with Jim Kelechi also in the top 25.  The next Interclub Match will be a 10:00 AM shotgun start at Rivertowne on December 5th.

November Blitz Results

The November Blitz-The 9-Hole 3-Club was held on the 22nd.  The format was medal- low gross and low net. The winners were Low Gross- Sam Zingales; Low Net- Cory Wilkerson.

A big shout out again to Dave Steffens for his help with sign-in and Ken Drachman for managing the payouts.

Annual Meeting- Friday, December 30

The 2023 Annual Meeting of the Jenkins Links Golf Association will be held on Friday, December 30th at 4:00 PM at the Muni Clubhouse.  All are welcome to come and hear the annual update and review of the 2022 year.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year in 2023

This brings our competitive season to an end.  The Board of the JLGA thanks all y’all for your continuing support and for helping to make 2022 a fun-filled year for the JLGA.  Many of you have offered ideas and suggestions to help improve our event calendar.  The Tournament Committee is still working on the 2023 calendar of events.  Any and all ideas and suggestions for events in 2023 are welcome.  Again, thanks for playing and competing throughout the year.

MERRY CHRISTMAS and HAPPY NEW YEAR!