Xander Schauffele made seven birdies over eight holes and settled for an 8-under 64 on Friday for a three-shot lead at Shadow Creek.
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October 14, 2020
New season, but familiar results.
Jeff Burda, the 2020 NCGA Super Senior Player of the Year, shot a final round 1-under 70 Wednesday at Poppy Hills Golf Course to come from behind and win the annual NCGA Super Senior Championship. For the 67- year-old Burda, it’s his second Super Senior title in three years (2018). The victory also marked Burda’s record 11th career NCGA Senior title. Previously, he had been tied with Gary Vanier at 10 for the all-time lead.
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October 13, 2020
Big Sur Flight
Tadashi Kawano took the title, shooting a final round 1-over 72 at Poppy Hills to finish at 6-under 136. Kawano had opened with a net 64 on Monday. Second place went to Dave Jones in a card-off. Jones tied with Tom Clydesdale at 147.
Golden Gate Flight
Billy Witt shot a final round 2-under 69 to come in at 7-under 135 and win by a stroke over runner-up Eric Jarvis. Jarvis had a second round score of 69. Third place went to David Spinks at 142.
Olympic Club’s Erika Corradi Selected as General Chair of the 2021 U.S. Women’s Open Championship
Even though the 2020 edition is still several weeks away, the 2021 U.S. Women’s Open Championship is quickly approaching (less than 8 months to go!). We’re so lucky the championship will be held right here in Northern California at The Olympic Club in San Francisco, and member Erika Corradi has been selected as the general chair for the historic championship. We sat down (virtually of course!) with Erika to hear more about the planning, how it’s been affected by recent events, and what we can expect.
Q: General Chair. What exactly does that entail?
As chair of this event, I am the point person from the club’s side for championship logistics, and work closely with the USGA on major decisions that impact the role Olympic Club plays as host. The USGA has had staff members here in San Francisco for close to two years, and I act as their main point of contact and liaison with others from the club who are intimately involved in preparations.
Q: It’s been an odd year to say the least, but what have been the most rewarding moments so far?
English golfer Matt Wallace carded a 5-under 67 at Fairmont St Andrews to join Adrian Otaegui in the Scottish Championship lead on Friday.
The first round of the Dominion Energy Charity Classic was postponed Friday because of rain. The tour plans to finish the first round and start the second round Saturday in hopes of completing the 54-hole event Sunday.
October 16, 2020
NCGA Mourns the Loss of Former Board Member Kenneth Haas
Former NCGA Board member Lt. Col. Kenneth M. Haas passed away at home on October 8. Mr. Haas was a resident of Merced, California for 50 years.
After graduating from Bangor High School in Bangor, PA in 1959, Ken, who was born on January 24, 1942, went on to Montana State University in Bozeman, MT on a football scholarship. After graduating from MSU, he entered the United States Air Force in 1968. He piloted KC-135’s. He eventually retired as a Lieutenant Colonel in 1988.
Ken attended Yosemite Church of Merced. He was a pilot for the Civil Air Patrol for Merced, California. He was a member of Daedalians (Merced). He was on the board of directors for Northern California Golf Association (NCGA) for over eight years; and was a rules official over 20 years. Ken was an announcer at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am for over 10 years. He also was on the board of directors for Castle Air Museum.
Ken is survived by his loving wife Joyce A. Haas; daughter Shellie and husband Michael Sweda. Brothers; Floyd Haas and Edward and wife Angelika Haas. Sisters; Ruth and husband Gary Gardner and Janet Groff. He also leaves behind two grandchildren Wyatt Sweda and Easton Rocket Sweda. He is preceded in death by his father Edward Haas, mother Myrtle Haas (Hetzel) and brother Daniel Haas.
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