Currie Park Men's Club "The National"

Tuesday, April 29, 2014

WHISPERING SPRINGS (5/4) - Individual Stroke Play NET

Individual Stroke Play (NET) with seven payouts. Look at the detailed notes section on the event’s web page for payouts and further detail.

We’ll all play from the WHITE tees for this non-flighted event.

See you on Sunday!

Jeff

Monday, April 28, 2014

CURRIE UPDATE 4-27-14

Well, the 2014 golf season is off and running for the Currie Men’s Club. Or after the weather we had for our initial weekend of events, perhaps I should say “we’re blowing in the wind”.

With temperatures barely above 50 degrees and winds blowing 20-40 mph this weekend, we had an excellent turnout for the conditions. Saturday at The Bog we had 28 members & 8 guests participate in the Member/Guest outing, and Sunday at Washington County we had 25 intrepid souls that tackled the conditions for our first competitive event.

Making their Currie club debuts as new members were Jesse Alba, Tom Beatty, Chris Brock, Quentin Hart-Slater and Tim Rave. Other new members that I’d like to welcome, but who’ve not yet made their initial club appearance are Tim Hoy and Jim Sauceda. I’d also like to welcome back to the club, after a brief 1 season absence, Jerry Loche and Mike O’Neil (Mike celebrated his return with a smooth 72 at Washington County in very challenging conditions).

Looking forward at our next event at Whispering Springs, I’d like to make everyone aware of a change in format for this outing. Rather than playing a Net Partners format, we’ve opted to instead have the competition be individual medal play (net). After receiving feedback from a number of members we’ve decided that when we do hold a Net Partner format we will provide everyone with the opportunity to select their own partners. Most likely we will conduct the Net Partner event at either Currie (June 14^th) or Hartford (June 21^st).

Additionally I wanted to share an update on the Match Play format. Typically this event has been held in 4 flights (single elimination). However, in consideration of our membership size (looks like 54 members), we’ve been considering going to 8-man flights and double elimination. The reason for considering the change is to avoid the need for having (10) 1^st-round byes, and trying to determine who would benefit from those byes in each flight. If we did go to the smaller flights we’d only have (2) 1^st-round byes needed. There are drawbacks to the smaller flights, and so we are continuing to consider our options over the next week. If you’d like to comment on this topic, please do so via e-mail to Brian Pederson, Jeff Camosy, and myself.

Lastly, I’d like to congratulate Jeff Camosy for his role in a successful kick-off to the 2014 season. This is Jeff’s first go-around as Tournament Director/ Vice President, and from everything that I observed (as well as comments from participants this weekend) our scoring process and pairings both went very smoothly.

Aside from hoping for warmer, calmer weather, that’s all I’ve got for now. See everyone on the links next weekend.

Regards,

Mark

RESULTS: The Bog and Washington County

The Bog Washington County

It was a touch cool and windy but we got it done!

Friday, April 25, 2014

WHISPERING SPRINGS Individual Stroke Play (NET) event (5/4/2014)

Registration deadline approaching quickly (Monday, 4/28 at 5pm)

For your convenience, here’s a direct link to the Whispering Springs Registration Page

Tuesday, April 22, 2014

PAIRINGS AND TEE TIMES FOR THIS WEEKEND!

The Bog (4/26; Member/Guest)

Washington County (4/27; 4-man 2 best ball)

Tuesday, April 8, 2014

MCPLA Mid-Am / Senior Championships at Whitnall Park

Saturday, May 17th and Sunday, May 18th at Whitnall Park Golf Course

ELIGIBILITY
Tournament is open to all MCPLA Members. Senior status is age 55 on or before May 17th. Mid-Am status is age 25-54 on or before May 17. Non MCPLA members can enter by paying and additional $10 entry fee.

FLIGHTS
Number of flights will be determined by the number of entries received. Net scores will be used only. Handicaps as of May 1st will be used. Play will be within flights both days with NO repairing for Sunday’s round.

ENTRY: $85 (includes prize fund)
$95 Non-MCPLA Member
$25 Season Pass Holders

Entries close at 5PM, Friday May 2nd.

Link to Application

Saturday, April 5, 2014

FIRST THREE CURRIE EVENTS OF 2014 - SIGN UP DEADLINE APROACHING!

Two more weeks for the 4/26 event at the Bog and 4/27 event at Washington County and three more weeks for the 5/4 event at Whispering Springs. The walking and riding fees, first tee time and event formats for all three have been noted on the respective registration pages. Please visit the schedule tab of our website http://www.currieparkmensclub.com/p/schedule.html to register for these events.

Noteworthy

· The 4/26 event at the Bog is a member/guest event and you will have an opportunity to register guests during the registration process from this point forward. If you have already registered yourself and would still like to register a guest then please send me the name of your guest and I’ll get them registered for you.

· You will register for all other events as an individual and pairings will be made shortly preceding the event.

· The deadline for registering for all these non-TOC related Currie events will be the Monday morning (9am) preceding each event so we have time to communicate any necessary tee time changes to the respective courses.

Thanks

Jeff Camosy

Wednesday, March 19, 2014

Kick-Off Meeting Minutes

New Club President Mark Cuthbert started the meeting by introducing; Vice President Jeff Camosy, Treasurer Tom Condella, Secretary Bill Zolandz, First Team Captain Jim Fossett, Second Team Captain Jack Bruss, Tour of County Coordinator Steve Amble, Match Play Coordinator Brain Pederson, MCPLA Representative Dan Webb, and Membership Coordinator Steve Jaeger.

Milwaukee County Golf Services Manager Chet Hendrickson, and prior Currie Park PGA Professional Eric Gitter, introduced the new Currie Park PGA Professional, Scott Walecki.

The meeting was attending by approximately 25 current members and 5 prospective new members. Dues of $110 were collected, along with optional $50 dues for TOC. Those not attending this meeting, forward your dues payment to Tom Condella.

The 2014 schedule was presented, you can now sign up for any of the club events via Blue Golf. Dan Webb is looking into adding two to three Challenge Match events to the schedule. Scott Walecki is looking into hosting a Spring and/or Fall Scramble at Currie Park.

Del Kolasinski; Outside Sales Representative at Callaway Golf gave a presentation of new golf club technology and the importance of having a proper club fitting.

Tom Jardanowski talked about the Currie Cup event scheduled for August 31st. As in the past, just sign up for this event, captains will choose teams and shirt colors. Tom will host the putting contest.

Monday, February 10, 2014

Spring Kick-Off Meeting

Spring Kick-Off Meeting is scheduled for Monday March 17th at 6:30 pm at the Currie Park Clubhouse.

Bring your checkbook for collection of dues of $110. For those wanting additional golf add $50 for the seven event Tour of the County (TOC).

The 2014 schedule is loaded, click on the Schedule button above.

New members and potential new members are welcome and encouraged to attend. If you would like additional information about the Currie Park Men's Club, email Mark Cuthbert at mcuthbert44012@yahoo.com.

Click here for application to print.

Greater Milwaukee Golf Show

March 14-16, 2014

Where:
Wisconsin State Fair Park
640 South 84th Street
West Allis, WI 53214

Hours:
Friday, March 14: 1:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Saturday, March 15: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sunday, March 16, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

http://www.greatermilwaukeegolfshow.com/

Discount Tickets:
$10 for Admission for Two to Greater Milwaukee Golf Show ($20 Value)

Saturday, February 1, 2014

Note from Eric Gitter:

Guys -

I wanted to let you all know that effective March 1st I am leaving my position as golf professional at Currie. I have accepted a full time position with Taylor Made.

It was not an easy decision for me but in the end it was one I couldn't pass up. I want to thank each of you for welcoming me and accepting me at "The National" and know I have enjoyed my time playing golf, having some post round beverages and flipping quarters with you all.

I will do my best to teach my replacement the intricacies of flip!

See you on the fairway!

Eric

Wednesday, October 16, 2013

Currie Board of Director Elections 2014

The year event was the one man scramble shoot your best score of the year. Afterward, the election was lead by Jardo (thank you, sir).

President Elect: Mark Cuthbert

Vice President Elect: Jeff Camosy

Secretary Elect: Bill Zolandz

Treasurer Incumbent: Tom Condella

Congratulations to the Board of Directors for 2014 Season.

Sunday, October 13, 2013

Abbey Springs Results

Great day for Packer fans and those that enjoy looking for golf balls in the leaves of the Fall in Wisconsin

One more event remaining for the year at THE BULL!

Wednesday, October 2, 2013

One Man Scramble Pairings - Oct 6th.

Please be on time 8am Shot Gun start!

Check your pairings.

Have a look at your strategy for playing a one man scramble!

#1 Hit your tee ball in the Fairway
#2 If you miss the Fairway and it is in the trees, walk to your ball and hit a second shot (save your scramble shots) - get the second shot as close to the green or back into play!
#3 Use your first scramble shot (one of two extra shots) to hit your second or third shot close to the pin.
# 4 Use your second scramble shot (two of two extra shots) on taking to putts at making par or birdie.
# 5 Key is to attempt to hit fairway on your tee shot or at least give yourself a shot at hitting it near the green.

If you miss your two attempts at PAR, pick up and move to the next tee box, PLEASE!!

Good Luck and Have Fun!

Monday, September 30, 2013

Currie-Wanaki Challenge

Thanks to all who participated in the Currie-Wanaki Challenge!! We got smoked again 20-1/2 to 15-1/2 but a good time was had by all! Special thanks go out to Ryan And Kenny for setting it up and running it.

FINAL SCORE:

41 WANAKI
31 CURRIE

Next year we are planning a home and home on back to back days, let's see how they play HUNGOVER!! We'll get them next year. PREZ

Saturday, September 28, 2013

New Berlin Hills Steps Up

As most of you probably know, our final TOC event at New Berlin Hills 2 weeks ago was marred by a tee time snafu and by slow play of the groups in front of us. Later John Rader of NBH, who wasn't present at the course that day, took full responsibility for the issues and offered us free rounds of golf to make up for it.

This was an unsolicited offer on his part, as he made it before we had time to contact him and complain, apparently hearing about the problems from his staff.

I have just received from John 21 certificates for a free round of golf, with cart, for any time on any day up through the end of 2014. I will pass them out to the 21 attendees of the event as I see them over the next week or 2.

Kudos to New Berlin Hills and John Rader for going above and beyond to correct this problem.

I vote we have an outing there again next year,

Jack

Tuesday, September 24, 2013

Nagawaukee Results

The results of the Stableford event at Nagawaukee. We will pay the top three spots.

Pos	Player	Thru	Points
Full Leaderboard
1	Mark Cuthbert	F	10
2	Damian Wozniak	F	7
3	Steve Wolter	F	6
4	Richard Saks	F	5
T5	Mark Schreindl	F	4
T5	Bob Cristan	F	4
T5	Chuck Garbers	F	4
T8	Robert Bishop	F	3
T8	Jake Boulware	F	3
T8	Tom Condella	F	3
T8	Dan Webb	F	3
T12	Jeff A. Camosy	F	2
T12	Jim Wilkinson	F	2
14	Tom Jardanowski	F	1
15	Darrell Frenzel	F	-1
16	William Zolandz	F	-2
17	Ken Collins	F	-3
18	Corey Mader	F	-6
T19	Steve Amble	F	-7
T19	Pops Kartz	F	-7
21	Jack Bruss	F	-9
22	Bob Breul	F	-11
23	Dr Suess	F	-13
24	Bernhard Mattheis	F	-17

Thursday, September 19, 2013

SECOND TEAM CHAMPS OVER THE LAST 40 YEARS

I picked up the Second Team trophy from the Currie clubhouse to give to MCPLA President John Haeflinger, who will get it engraved with our win this year. The winners from the last 40 years are engraved on the trophy. Brown Deer had 4 consecutive wins from 2002 through 2005, and we are the only team with 5 in a row. Since 2000 there have been just 2 winners, Brown Deer and us, each with 7 titles over that span. In total wins over the last 40 years Brown Deer is well ahead of us, 14 to 8. Looks like we’ll need to grab up 6 more titles to catch up. We can start next year.

Jack

Year	Second Team Champion	Club	Number of Wins last 40 yrs
2013	Currie	Brown Deer	14
2012	Currie	Currie	8
2011	Currie	Dretzka	8
2010	Currie	Greenfield	4
2009	Currie	Oakwood	4
2008	Brown Deer	Whitnall	1
2007	Brown Deer	Grant	1
2006	Currie
2005	Brown Deer
2004	Brown Deer
2003	Brown Deer
2002	Brown Deer
2001	Currie
2000	Brown Deer
1999	Greenfield
1998	Greenfield
1997	Greenfield
1996	Dretzka
1995	Brown Deer
1994	Oakwood
1993	Brown Deer
1992	Brown Deer
1991	Brown Deer
1990	Dretzka
1989	Greenfield
1988	Dretzka
1987	Dretzka
1986	Currie
1985	Dretzka
1984	Whitnall
1983	Brown Deer
1982	Dretzka
1981	Dretzka
1980	Oakwood
1979	Oakwood
1978	Oakwood
1977	Grant
1976	Dretzka
1975	Brown Deer
1974	Brown Deer

Sunday, September 15, 2013

MCPLA Second Team champs for the 5th straight year

Gentlemen –

Well, we did it once more. We are MCPLA Second Team champs for the 5^th straight year. Doesn’t that have a nice sound to it? It was a tough struggle out there in the rain today, but our guys handled the weather and the opponents, and we ended up besting Brown Deer by 29 points today, erasing the 16 point lead they had going in. We took 232 points, Whitnall was second with 220, Grant had 208, and Brown Deer was 4^th with 203. So we finished with 1104 points on the season to Brown Deer’s 1091. Grant came in third at 1015.

Everyone contributed today, and a whopping 14 of us took 10 or more points. Four of us took over 20, Mark Cuthbert, Brian Pedersen, and Gary Zwirlein with all 24, and your humble captain 22. Lee Gardner chipped in with 19 and Darrell Frenzel 17. Lee was our medalist with 79, Cuthbert and Jeff Kapp shot 83, and Frenzel 84. Saks took a skin with a birdie on the 3^rd and Pedersen took one with a birdie on 17. Kapp won the closest in 2 award on the 16^th, and Corey Mader won long drive on 10.

On the season our top point winner was Rich Saks with 97, an average of 19.4 for 5 matches. Cuthbert was second with 90, and yours truly 3^rd with 84. Thirty three members played at least one match for us, 5 more than last season.

Today’s results and season standings are listed below and attached in 2 spreadsheets for those of you who want all the numbers.

Now we can rest on our laurels until next April when we will begin the 2 a day workouts in pursuit of our 6^th straight.

Congratulations and thanks to all,