Captain's Comment

Well I guess when you wish hard enough for something, sometimes your wish comes true! What a great June we had.....It really felt more like summer, but who's complaining seeing we are finally rid of those rainy, raw days of May. The grounds crew has been working diligently "round the clock" to keep the course in good shape for your Golfing enjoyment. I am hoping for a repeat of great weather in July as we had in June. Let's keep our fingers crossed!!

We had an exciting number of events in the month of June starting with The Challenge Cup where youngsters from all parts of New England were here to test their talents.

Our Two Day Member Guest was a lot of fun. With the heat and humidity bearing down on us, we had a successful Tournament with winners walking away with 2006 Golf Memberships. The first Mixed Scotch of the Season was a lot of fun where everyone got to enjoy not only the golf but the company of good friends.

This was the first year that the RIGA Parent Daughter Golf Tournament was held at Woodland Greens. We had many daughters enjoying not only the course but time with their Dad's. The day was another hazy, hot and humid one interrupted for a short time with some showers......but despite the interruption, all went well with the 32 teams that participated. Ages ranged from 9 years old to 81 years old...

July hopes to be a great month. A number of events are planned....The Member-3 Guest and the Member-Member. Please check your schedules and be a part of the Woodland Community and participate. Support your Club!

Have a safe 4th of July & Happy Golfing!

Dave

              

Tournament Results

Challenge Cup

Recently, the United States Challenge Cup conducted sectional qualifying for the Optimist International Junior Golf Championship at Woodland Greens G.C. Over one hundred boys and girls from eight states competed for sixteen qualifying spots in seven age divisions.

Marlboro's Nick Harris fired a 6-over par 76 and birdied the first playoff hole to defeat Vineyard Haven's Tony Grillo for medallist honors in the Boys 14-15 Division. Fifteen other junior golfers will advance with Harris and Grillo to the national championship, which will be contested July 21-31 at the PGA National Golf Resort & Spa in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

The Challenge Cup would like to extend its sincere appreciation to the Woodland Greens membership for their support of this event and junior golf.

Dave Adamonis Jr.

Two Day Member Guest

Despite the hot sticky, humid, heat wave that Rhode Islanders were enduring, the Two Day Member-Guest got off without a hitch. Twenty Seven Holes were played on Sat. with lunch after eighteen and breakfast was served before teeing off on Sunday with lunch that followed after Golf. The Members and their Guests literally "sweated" their way in the fight to victory.

After a playoff, the following teams were the Winners & Runner-ups.

Red Flight

• First Place: Steve Marshall and Tom Spargo
• Runner ups: Walter Baxter & Joe Lukowicz
• Second Place:Jim Sullivan & Dave O'Donnell
  Armand Sprague & Mark Maloney

White Flight

• First Place: Steve Henry & Max DeWardener
• Runner ups: Roger Thibodeau & Mr. Anthony
• Second Place : Earl Allen & Don Allen
  Ed Cheverie & Pete Brindamour

Closest to the Pins (Sat./Sun.):

• Hole 3 : Tom Murphy/Steve Barrett
• Hole 5 : Peter McGuinness/John Giusti
• Hole 8 : Kevin McKeever/Roger Thibodeau
  

The Winners received a 2006 Golf Membership ~ Congratulations to All!

Northeast Amateur

Congratulations to Chad Spencer for being chosen to play in this year's Northeast Amateur Tournament. He fired a 65 on the second day of the tournament which put him three strokes off the lead going into the third round.... Chad played well in the final two rounds to represent himself, the University of Rhode Island and Woodland Greens in fine fashion... Way to go Chad!!

Club Championship

The Club Championship is well underway. Chad Spencer fired a 69 for Medallist Honors. The tournament fielded four Divisions this year. The Championship Division, First Division, The 50 - 59 year old Division, and 60 and over Division. All results will be in the August Newsletter.

Mixed Scotch

HAZY HOT & HUMID....Those are the best words to describe the weather conditions for the first Mixed Scotch of the Season... We had a good turnout of people who not only enjoyed being with friends, but had a lot of laughs...... (mainly for those who's partners had put them in places on the golf course they have never been to before.... and topping it off was the great food again prepared by Ron our Chef....Thanks to all who participated. Another Scotch is planned for August!!

Winners

A Division

• First Place ~ Dave & Debbie Creta
• Second Place ~ Steve Marshall & Cathy Dionne
• Third Place ~ Peter & Kim McGuinness

B Division

• First Place ~ David Creta Jr. & Jamie Conway
• Second Place ~ Jeff & Gina Giusti
• Third Place ~ Tom Fay & Pam Greene
  

Congratulations to All.....

RIGA Parent Daughter

Winners this year in the RIGA Parent Daughter Golf Tournament were Peter Koch & his daughter Kelly....The Father Daughter Teams representing Woodland Greens Golf Club were the Father Daughter teams of John Giusti & Debbie Creta who came in 5th and Dave & Courtney Creta, 10th....

Specials

GOLF HEAVEN FOR $111- BUY 10 - Nine rounds of Golf!

• Purchase a card from a bartender
• Valid Monday-Friday, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

CART PASSES-Buy 10 (Nine hole) Cart Passes-get one FREE!

• You can purchase these special passes from Dave
• Only Members can purchase these passes
  

Upcoming Events

Member 3 Guest

Saturday, July 9th is the Annual Member 3 Guest....
18 Holes of Golf ~ Carts Included
8am Shotgun
Format : Team Best Ball
100% Handicap
Lunch provided after Golf
Closest to the Pin Contest
Prizes
$200.00 Entry Fee
Sign up by July 5th (Pay bartender for your team!)

Two Day Member Member
Sat. & Sun. July 30th & 31st is the Two Day Member Member...
$210 per Team
8am Shotgun
includes Golf ~ Carts ~ Prizes
Lunch both Sat. & Sun.
Closest to the Pin Contest
Winners will receive a 2006 Golf Membership!
Sign up by July 24th.....

Ladies Section:

Congratulations to Rosemary Richardson who played in the OSWGA SENIOR (Legend Division)Tournament on June 20th@ Winnapaug C.C. in Westerly.. She came in with a 90 which was 2nd Low Gross.......
Way to go Rosemary!!

Congratulations to the team of Debbie Creta, Cathy Dionne, Gail Sullivan & Athena Sullivan who played in the OSWGA Team Championship Tournament @ Fenner Hill...They came in Third Low Gross in the A Division... Way to go Girls!!!

The 19th Hole  

Available for Bachelor Parties, small Wedding & Baby Showers and Funeral luncheons. Please see Ron for more information.

Golf Tip of the Month

                                                    
SAND SHOTS

BEST TIP: Hit with the force necessary to throw a handful of sand onto the green.

With an open stance, keep weight evenly distributed and play ball one inch forward of center, with club face slightly open. Make smooth three-quarter swing, letting chest turn away from target on backswing. Hit with the same force you would use if you were throwing a handful of sand to the hole.

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Birthday/Anniversary/Congratulation Wishes  

Happy Birthday Dave Creta Sr. (July 16th)

Our condolences go out to John Lennon (our bartender) on the loss of his Mom last week.

New member Dan Clawson and his team of Terry O'Leary, Michael Trainor, Sr, Michael Trainor, Jr won the Rhode Island Country Club Member-3 Guest with a net score of 60.

Happy 4th of July Everyone!! Whatever you do, wherever you go, please make it a SAFE Holiday!!

Let Us Know...

Anyone have a special someone that they want to wish a Happy Birthday, Happy Anniversary or just a Congrats to? Just send in your wishes, I will be happy to put them in the newsletter....

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