NSG Course Records

 

Jim Thalman, Jerry Weydert, and Mike Nakata thought they had the lowest scramble score of 12 under par 59* with one Eagle and 10 Birdies.  Played at Southgate on May 22, 2023.

Not to be outdone, celebrating their low score of 58* with one Eagle and 11 Birdies were Rick Brown, Gary Midgley, and Randy Sain.

 

 

The Z Man is Back

 Photo taken on a warm Spring Day at Green Spring, Hole #15

After a medical hiatus Jeff Z returns with a vengeance, snapping his Ping driver shaft in half on his second tee shot.  With a 140 MPH swing speed the ball traveled 290 yards uphill.  Soon after contact his driver snapped mid-shaft.  

 Why do graphite shafts break?

• Extreme temperature variations.  Avoid leaving your golf cubs in your trunk
• Micro fractures caused by other clubs banging against the shaft.  Keep your driver cover on when not being used.
• Manufacturing defects in the graphite and improper attachment to the driver tip usually due to too much epoxy.
• Constant bumping the club against the ground when swinging (seen often in fairway woods), shaft hitting against your back on the follow-thru, leaning against it when picking up a tee, or thumping it to the ground when hitting a bad shot (but NSGers never do this).
• Or just being Bryson DeChameau . . . or the mighty Z Man! 

Tournament of Champions - Longest Putt Edition

 The NSG Tournament of Champions King of Putters concluded on the Woodbridge 2nd hole.  Here are some of the participants and winners.  Thank you Steve Parker for organizing and sponsoring this event.

Corey Fischer, Gary Thornton, and John Flatray enjoy a small toast from their Putting Finalist Trophy.

Neil Fisher, Randy Sain, Greg Fischer, Brent Mugaas, and Mike Nakata show off their Long Putt Bobblehead Trophies for winning twice as finalists.

 

Mike Nakata awarded the NSG beautifully etched crystal "Claret Jug" for sinking an 11 Ft. 6 In. putt to claim the championship.  Steve looks on in disbelief.