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Fore! Watch Out for Flying Golf Balls and Leprechauns!

Golf enthusiasts and leprechaun fans, gather 'round! The much-anticipated Leprechaun FOREplay - Best Ball of 2 Tournament is just around the corner, taking place on the emerald fairways this March 20th, 2024. So, grab your clubs, your four-leaf clovers, and your best golfing buddy for a round that promises more fun than finding a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow!

Weather Forecast: March 20th, 2024

Prepare for a whimsical day on the course, as our resident leprechaun weatherman predicts a mix of sunshine and magical rainbows - perfect for a round of golf. With temperatures sitting comfortably in the mid-60s, it's ideal weather for sporting your lucky golfing hat. Just beware of sudden gusts of wind that might just be a mischievous leprechaun trying to throw off your game!

The Format: Best Ball of 2

Get ready for a twist on the classic game with our Best Ball of 2 format. Each two-man team will play their own balls throughout the round. However, only the best score from the two on each hole counts towards the team's overall score. So, if you land in a sand trap, no worries! If your partner's sitting pretty on the fairway, you're still in good standing. It's like having a leprechaun's luck on every hole!

Handicap Posting and Final Hurrah Before Greens Maintenance

Attention, serious golfers! This isn't just a frolic with the wee folk. This round is postable for your handicap, so bring your A-game. It's a great chance to improve your stats before the greens undergo their annual spring maintenance. Remember, this will be the last tournament played on these pristine greens before our grounds crew works their magic. So, let's make it count and may the best team win!

Leprechaun Comments:

"Sure and begorrah, don't ye be forgettin' to tip your cap to the leprechauns – they might just help ye find your ball in the rough!"

"Remember, lads and lassies, it's not just about the score, it's about the fun ye'll be having with us magical folk!"

So, whether you're here for the competition or the sheer delight of sharing the course with possible leprechaun sightings, the Leprechaun FOREplay - Best Ball of 2 Tournament is set to be an unforgettable day. Sign up now, and may the luck of the Irish be with ye! 


: Wednesday, Mar 20
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Board Meeting

All are invited. Let your voices be heard.


: Wednesday, Apr 03
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Individual

2 Man Team Event
: Sunday, Apr 07
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Individual

Individual event. Low Gross and Net winners in each flight.
: Wednesday, Apr 10
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Team Format

2 Man Team Event


: Wednesday, Apr 24
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Individual

2-Day Individual, with overall Low Net being our Champion
Round 1 : Saturday, Apr 27
Round 2 : Sunday, Apr 28
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Board Meeting

All are invited. Let your voices be heard.


: Wednesday, May 01
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Individual

Individual event. Low Gross and Net winners in each flight.
: Wednesday, May 08
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Individual

Individual event. Low Gross and Net winners in each flight.
: Sunday, May 19
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Team Format

2 Man Team Event


: Wednesday, May 22
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Board Meeting

All are invited. Let your voices be heard.


: Wednesday, Jun 05
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Individual

Whatever it is…it will be fun!
: Sunday, Jun 09
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Individual WITH GUESTS

Individual event. Low Gross and Net winners in each flight.


: Wednesday, Jun 12
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Individual

4 man team
: Wednesday, Jun 26
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Individual

Individual event. Low Gross and Net winners in each flight.
: Sunday, Jun 30
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Board Meeting

All are invited. Let your voices be heard.


: Wednesday, Jul 03
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Individual

Individual event. Low Gross and Net winners in each flight.


: Wednesday, Jul 10
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Individual

Individual event. Low Gross and Net winners in each flight.
: Sunday, Jul 21
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4 Man Team Format

4 man team


: Wednesday, Jul 24
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Individual

3 rounds. Low Gross total is our Club Champ


Round 1 : Friday, Aug 02
Round 2 : Saturday, Aug 03
Round 3 : Sunday, Aug 04
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Board Meeting

All are invited. Let your voices be heard.


: Wednesday, Aug 07
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Individual

Individual event. Low Gross and Net winners in each flight.


: Wednesday, Aug 14
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Team Format

2 Man Team Event


: Wednesday, Aug 28
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Individual

4 man team
: Sunday, Sep 01
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Individual

2 Day Individual, with overall Low Gross being our Champion.


Round 1 : Tuesday, Sep 03
Round 2 : Wednesday, Sep 04
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Board Meeting

All are invited. Let your voices be heard.


: Wednesday, Sep 04
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Individual

Individual event. Low Gross and Net winners in each flight.


: Wednesday, Sep 25
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Board Meeting

All are invited. Let your voices be heard.


: Wednesday, Oct 02
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Individual

Individual event. Low Gross and Net winners in each flight.
: Sunday, Oct 06
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Individual

Individual event. Low Gross and Net winners in each flight.


: Wednesday, Oct 09
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Individual

Individual, with overall Low Net being our Champion
: Wednesday, Oct 23
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Individual

2-Man Best Ball + 4-Man Best Ball
: Sunday, Oct 27
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Individual

Individual event. Low Gross and Net winners in each flight.


: Wednesday, Nov 06
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Board Meeting

All are invited. Let your voices be heard.


: Wednesday, Nov 06
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Individual

2 Man Team Event
: Sunday, Nov 17
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Individual

Individual event. Low Gross and Net winners in each flight.
: Wednesday, Nov 20
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Individual

WINNERS ONLY


: Wednesday, Dec 04
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Board Meeting

All are invited. Let your voices be heard.


: Wednesday, Dec 04
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Individual

WINNERS ONLY!
: Sunday, Dec 08
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2 Man Team (Best Ball)

WINNERS ONLY!


: Wednesday, Dec 18

Recent Events

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Individual

Individual event. Low Gross and Net winners in each flight.
: Sunday, Mar 17
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Individual

Individual event. Low Gross and Net winners in each flight.
: Wednesday, Mar 13
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Board Meeting

All are invited. Let your voices be heard.


: Wednesday, Mar 06
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Individual

Members & Guests welcome.

Please pay me (Peter Berk) by 2/7/24 (< an extended date) or else....

HEY: OK TO INVITE FRIENDS...

Venmo (@Peter-Berk) or Zelle or PayPal (berkabee@happyaccidents.net)

If you're already playing as a Chili-Dipper, the extra $20 would be withdrawn from your balboa account, and you'd be a Double-Dipper!


: Monday, Mar 04
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Individual

Welcome to  "Annual 3 Clubs and a Putter" golf tournament, taking place at the scenic Balboa Park Golf Course! Get ready to tee off on February 28th, 2024, but don't you dare bring your entire club collection - it's time to get minimalist!

Weather Forecast: Mother Nature seems to have a sense of humor too! The forecast for the morning of February 28th is sunny with a touch of whimsy. Expect a comfortable temperature, perfect for those who like their golf with a side of sunshine. Remember to bring your sunglasses, sunscreen, and maybe a hat that says, "I'm a serious golfer...with only 3 clubs!"

The Rules: You can only bring three clubs and a putter. That's right, just THREE clubs. Why? Because who needs a full set when you can challenge your golfing prowess (and patience) with limited tools? Choose your three clubs wisely – it's like picking your favorite children, but harder.

The Comedy: Having more clubs doesn’t always mean lower scores, it just means more options to blame for your bad shot! Ever heard someone say, “I would have hit that better if I had my 7.5 iron”? Neither have we. So, in the spirit of fun (and a bit of sarcasm), we’re keeping it simple.

Teeing Off: We'll be hitting from the white tees – because let's face it, we're not all PGA pros. The white tees are like the middle child: not too intimidating, but still a challenge, especially when you're trying to decide whether to use your hybrid, iron, or just throw the ball (just kidding, no throwing allowed).

Remember, it's all about strategy, creativity, and a little bit of luck. Who knew golf could be a mental game? Oh wait, every golfer ever.

So, grab your favorite three clubs (plus a putter), wear your most outrageous golf attire, and get ready to swing, miss, laugh, and maybe even hit a few good shots. See you at the first tee!


: Wednesday, Feb 28
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Team & Individual

16 Man Team


: Saturday, Feb 24
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Individual

Our Annual Mens Club 64 to 32 to 16 to 8 to 4 to 2 to 1 Match Play
Round of 64 : Saturday, Feb 24
Round of 32 : Sunday, Feb 25
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Team & Individual

16 Man Team


: Saturday, Feb 17
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Team Format - Alternate Shot

2 Man Team Event - Alternate Shot

Alternate Shots - Alternate Shot, also called Foursomes, is a competition format in which 2-person teams alternate hitting the same ball. The first player tees off, the second player hits the second shot, the first player hits the third shot, and so on until the ball is holed.

Rules For This Tournament:

1. Alternate Drives - No matter who ends a hole, you will alternate the person hitting the drive based on the previous hole. It will be ok to have a player, tap in a putt and then hit the drive on the next hole, IF that player didn't hit the drive on the hole they just tapped in on. So think about the holes that need to have clearing drives, if you are bringing your sweetie!

2. Mixed Teams - If your guest player is a lady, or a beginner. They may hit from the Reds. 

3. Penalty Shots - If Player A hits it into the water, the drop will be used as Player B's shot and then Player A will hit the shot. Effectively allowing the player to hit twice in a row. 

4. Balls - You will play the entire hole with the same ball, you will not be allowed to switch out balls in the middle of the hole based on the player hitting. Unless you hit it in the water, and you would need to play a new ball.


: Wednesday, Feb 14
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Team & Individual

16 Man Team


: Saturday, Feb 10
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Board Meeting

All are invited. Let your voices be heard.


: Wednesday, Feb 07
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Individual

Individual event. Low Gross and Net winners in each flight.
: Sunday, Feb 04
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Team & Individual

16 Man Team


: Saturday, Feb 03
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Individual

Guys, I can get a flock of you in to a super nice course now known as The Heights (formerly Bernardo Heights Country Club).

I'll probably have 30 openings so jump aboard.


Monday, Jan 29
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Team & Individual

16 Man Team


: Saturday, Jan 27
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Team Format

 It's the annual Pinehurst, which if memory serves me is a two man alternate shot event.  You both tee off, you then hit your partners drive, then pick whichever ball is in a better, then (this is important), whoever's ball you choose, you alternate shots on that ball into the hole.  An example would be Players A & B tee off on the 1st hole.  Player A hits Player B's drive onto the green, then Player B hits Player A's drive really close to the hole, so you choose that ball.  Player A will now try to make that putt, but if he misses, Player B must tap it in.  Then you do that all over again on all the holes.  This will not be a postable round.  And you need a partner, so that is something you could put in the Request box after you enter, preferably after reaching out to said potential partner before you enter. 


: Wednesday, Jan 24
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Drink(s) / Dinner / Meeting / Awards / Drink(s)

 San Diego Mission Bay Boat and Ski Club, 2606 N Mission Bay Dr.  92109

(just West of the Mission Bay Golf Course)

 The event will go, historically, from 5pm to 9pm, perhaps beyond. 


: Tuesday, Jan 23
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10am Shotgun - in conjunction with The Chili Dippers

We have been able to arrange a new Away Event for this date:

Balboa members are invited to play (and bring a friend to play if you'd like) at La Valle Coastal Club (formerly Morgan Run CC) in Del Mar.

We have openings for approximately 20 players. First come (and paid), first served!

Cost is $90. This amount should be paid by 12/24 via Venmo (@Peter-Berk), or Zelle or PayPal (berkabee@happyaccidents.net), as I, on behalf of all players that day, need to make a deposit and final payment to the course well before the event date itself.

Should there be enough Bal players to have a competition, an additional prize fund amount, usually $20, would be withdrawn from your Bal Club Credits account.

BTW: The Chili Dippers play virtually every Monday (unless it's a holiday, then it's Tuesday) at a wide variety of courses around San Diego county. We played 23 different courses during 2023! Cost to join $25 a year. Glad to have you and friends join. 

Peter Berk,

Co-Director of the Chili's (and former 2010-21 Director of the Balboa Men's Club Weekday Events


Monday, Jan 22
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Shotgun

A 9 o'clock shotgun; flight competitions to be determined based on responses.

Please pay me (Peter Berk) by 12/15 or else....

Venmo (@Peter-Berk) or Zelle or PayPal (berkabee@happyaccidents.net)

If you're already playing as a Chili-Dipper, the extra $20 would be withdrawn from your balboa account, and you'd be a Double-Dipper!


Monday, Jan 15
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Team & Individual

16 Man Team


: Saturday, Jan 13
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Individual

Individual event. Low Gross and Net winners in each flight.
: Wednesday, Jan 10
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Individual

Individual event. Low Gross and Net winners in each flight.

Indexes of 8.9 and below play from the BLUE tees

Indexes of 14.5 and above play from the WHITE tees

Indexes of 9.0 to 14.4 can play the BLUES or WHITES, just choose when you sign up, and tell us in the pairing/team/tee request.  If no choice is made, you will be put you where you are needed to balance the flights.  Requests made at other times and through other avenues (email or texts) are unlikely to be considered.

 


: Sunday, Jan 07