November/December 2022

The Calimesa Men's Golf Club

NEWS - November/December 2022

The Calimesa Men's Golf Club wouldn't be what it is without the long time Members that have been here through the good times and the tough times. It takes Members that actively participate and Board Members that donate thousands of hours of their time to see this Club be successful. For over 35 years, Larry Karr has been an exemplary Member of this Club rarely missing a tournament. For most of his Membership he served on the Board including President for many years. With that said, it's my pleasure to announce that the Board of Directors has unanimously voted Larry Karr a Lifetime Membership. Lifetime Membership is awarded to current exceptional Members and has only been issued three times in the Club's history. Congratulations Larry! Click here to read the letter issued to Larry.

The YTD points have been updated through the tournament played on 11/6/22. Click here to see the complete YTD points list.

The 2023 Spoto/Ebert Invitational has been booked in Laughlin, NV. The hospitality room is back and will be fully stocked. Click here for details on the trip and to download a flyer.

The Yucaipa Valley Men's Golf Club has confirmed their interest in participating in the Yu-Cal Cup in the early part of 2023. Keep an eye for communication for those interested in participating.

The 2022 Club Championship was played on October 22 & 23 at Hemet Golf Club and Seven Hills Golf Club. After a strong day 1 total of 72, Rafael Morales, held off Manny Moreno to win the Club Championship by five shots. Similarly, Doug Solano beat Danny Hinojos by five strokes to become the First Flight Champion. This is the second time Doug has won the First Flight Championship (2009). Ray Quintero edged out Rick Arnold by one shot to take the Second Flight Championship. Congratulations to all our winners on a well played tournament. Click here to view the complete 2022 Club Championship results.

The Men's Club is hosting the annual Membership Drive on November 20 at Hemet Golf Club. This tournament is funded by the Men's Club to encourage Members to renew their membership and also invite new Members to join. Now is the time to get those new Members to come see what The Calimesa Men's Golf Club is all about. The tournament format will be an individual low gross/low net with a Callaway flight for the new Members that don't have a handicap. Members can join, renew or reinstate memberships by clicking here. Members that pay online will receive a $5 discount by entering the promo code "ONLINE" during checkout.

The annual Turkey Shoot will be held on December 4 at Soboba Springs Golf Club. This tournament is Club funded. Pick your opponent and play for the Big Turkey ($10 Stater Bros gift card). The looser gets a handshake. There will be an optional skins game for $10. Members that don't have a match are welcome to register as a single. The Tournament Committee will do its best to make sure each Member has a match.

The 2022 Senior/Super Senior Club Championship was held at Hemet Golf Club and Seven Hills Golf Club on September 24 & 25. Jamie Castello finished strong with a day 2 score of net 68 to win by four shots over Gilbert Morales to take the Senior Club Championship. John Kistner shot a two day total of net 143 to beat Butch Morin and Joe Steffent by two shots to successfully defend his 2021 Super Senior Club Championship. John also won the Super Senior Club Championship in 2017. Congratulations to our Senior and Super Senior Club Champions! Click here for the complete Senior/Super Senior Club Championship tournament results.

Just a reminder that the Board has deemed Abnormal Course Conditions exist in all bunkers until further notice. Relief can be taken under USGA Rule 16.1c. The ball does not need to be dropped. It can be placed in the bunker.

The Beat the Board Tournament will be played immediately following the AGM (8:00 am). The format is a 4-man 2 best net balls. The Board will field two teams. Members may create their own teams and will be randomly selected to play against one of the board teams. Any team that beats the board will place. The board teams have to beat at least half of the teams in their flight to place. Entry into the tournament is free! An optional team gross & net skins game will be played for $10. Singles are welcome to register and the Tournament Committee will try to find all Members a team.

Michael Ebert

President