From YOUR Pro – Nick Manari

           ….Welcome to the SJBWGA’S 21^st Season!  Since our inception in 1990, I have made many lasting friendships, and enjoyed the loyal support of the Membership.  Thank you all for your participation, support and friendship.  Below is the ’10 Tournament Schedule.  All ’09 Members will receive the ’10 Schedule and Renewal Application by early March.  Anyone new interested in joining, please fill out the  web Application, and we will forward the SJBWGA information.  I  look forward to another exciting and challenging year on the links!  Any questions or comments please email us at:  sjbwga@sjgolf.com or call:  856/424-6269.

       April 21^st Seaview Marriott (Bay Course)         July 27^th  Hartefeld National Golf Club
       April 28^th Blue Heron Pines Golf Club               Aug. 4^th   Wyncote Golf Club
       May 5^th    Shore Gate Golf Club                        Aug. 10^th Little Mill Country Club
       May 11^th  Linwood Country Club                       Aug. 24^th  Medford Village Country Club
       May 18^th  Little Mill Country Club                    Sept. 8^th   Deerwood Country Club
      May 26^th Stone Harbor Golf Club                      Sept. 16^th Iron Valley Golf Club
       June 9^th  The Golf Course at Glen Mills            Sept. 22^nd Shore Gate Golf Club
      June 17^th  Rancocas Golf Club (Scramble)        Sept. 29^th Vineyard Golf Club
       June 23^rd  Broad Run Golf Club                         Oct. 6^th    Wyncote Golf Club
      June 30^th  J C Melrose Country Club                Oct. 13^th  Sea Oaks Golf Club
       July 14^th  Scotland Run Golf Club                      Oct. 20^th  Ballamor Country  Club
       July 21^st   Brandywine Country Club                        Oct. 27^th  Sand Barrens Golf Club
                                                                     Dec. 3^rd   Final Awards Banquet

Congratulations to our Six Low Net Winners for 2009 . . .
1^st Mark Coles (67.7)             4^th Brad Ritchie (69.0)
2^nd Frank Devone (68.9)      5^th Joe Battaglia (69.1)
3^rd John Conroy (69.0)        6^th Bob Ganskopp (69.3)

Low Putting Average for 2009 – Dennis Rozanski (27.1)

2009 Cup Quest Match Play Champion:  Bob Lane
2009 Cup Quest Consolation Match Winner:  Brad Ritchie

Member Passes . . .

   Our oldest Member, Frank Schafer, passed away on January 27^th.  Frank had just turned 93 on January 7^th, and was a Member of the SJBWGA for 17 years, having joined in 1993.  Frank loved his golf, his friends and his very large family.  He was a man of humor and intellect, and extremely well read.  You could speak to Frank for hours………..but HE always “held court”!  We will miss his laughter and his jokes, his kindness and sincerity.  Truly a nice man.

Hole-In-One Contest:

     Our Hole-In-One Contest was won in 2008, but not  last year, so anyone who did not “re-up”the $10 entry in ‘09 may pay at any event.  Those of you who paid in 2009 are still in the contest for this season.  (If you are not sure if you are in the event………please ask!!)

SJBWGA Logo Shirts/Mock Turtlenecks . . .

      SJBWGA Logo Shirts ($30), Mock Turtlenecks ($30) and Caps ($15) with logo are available for our Members.  Shirts come in white, stone, yellow, blue & black (L, XL, XX), Mock Turtlenecks in white, tan, grey & black (L, XL, XXL), and Caps in white, yellow, tan and blue.  You may order at any time – just email us.  Also available at Tournaments.

Ghin Handicapping:

     Anyone interested in receiving the 2009 Ghin (USGA) Handicap Service, please indicate & include with your Membership fee, inquire at our Registration Table for information, or sign up online.  You may do so anytime throughout the season.  Handicaps are revised every (2) weeks beginning  April 1^st.