Buddy Meola

January was an active month for the Cottonwood Men’s Golf Association.

Jan. 4 was the first qualifier for the 2020 Ace of Aces tournament which will be played in January 2021.

First Flight Low Gross: Jerry Davis, First Flight Low Net: Steve Lowe, Second Flight Low Gross: Jim Rumpler, Second Flight Low Net: Phil Carlson, Third Flight Low Gross: Dennis Chenier, Third Flight Low Net: Don Klein, Fourth Flight Low Gross: Terry Mickelson, Fourth Flight Low Net: Rich Burlingame, Fifth Flight Low Gross: Bill Parsons, Fifth Flight Low Net: Robert Schrote

Jan. 11 and 12 was the Ace of Aces Tournament for all members who qualified in 2019. The two-day tournament was followed by lunch for all participants.

Low Gross Score was Bruce Beelman, and Low Net was Tom Baker.

The annual Member/Member tournament was played Jan. 18 and 19. The format included 9-hole play of select a drive, alternate shot, one net ball, and two net ball total. The teams were flighted by team handicap totals.

First Flight Low Gross: Bob Tomsett and Bob Schmoekel, Second Flight Low Gross: Jim Rumpler and Jim Grube, Third Flight Low Gross: Paul Homan and Jerry Johnson, Fourth Flight Low Gross: Tom Rhea and Jim Rahilly

Jan. 25 event was a Quota Points by Flight.

Flight One Winner: Cliff Matson, Flight Two Winner: Larry Frink, Flight Three Winner: Jim Grube, Flight Four Winner: Gene Kivi, Flight Five Winner: Ken Nelson

March 7 and 8 will be the annual Ryder Cup competition which will pit two teams selected by the club pro’s in a head-to-head competition.

March 14 will be a Pick your Partner 1 net AGA posted flighted competition.

March 21 will be an AB mish mash team event.

March 28 and 29 will be the annual Member/Guest competition with a lunch following the final day.