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October 24, 2020
2020 NCGA Tournament Volunteer of the Year–Phil Sexton
After nearly six decades of playing golf, Rancho Murieta Country Club member Phil Sexton got a nudge from his good friend, Doug Ruley.
“He suggested I become a volunteer tournament official for the NCGA,” Sexton said.
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October 24, 2020
2020 NCGA Course Rater of the Year–Kern Hunewill
Kern Hunewill is one of those people who, when he does something, he’s going to give his all. There is no halfway.
At the age of 12, he got a job at Yancey Lumber Yard in his hometown of Newman. Now 69, today he owns the business.
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October 21, 2020
Legend Mickey Wright Bequeaths Estate, Artifacts to USGA
In support of its mission to champion and advance the game of golf and in appreciation of its continued preservation and celebration of her legacy, the USGA announced that late four-time U.S. Women’s Open champion Mickey Wright has bequeathed her estate and possessions to the USGA.
Wright, who died Feb.17 at the age of 85, was the defining female player of the 1950s and 1960s. The preservation of her story is imperative to the USGA’s mission to chronicle the history of women’s golf and share it with generations to come.
The massive collection of more than 300 artifacts related to Wright’s professional career and personal life includes correspondence, photo albums, scrapbooks, equipment, medals, awards, films and videos, as well as her personal writings, library, record collection and other materials that highlight Wright’s diverse interests, such as sculpture, fishing and the stock market. The collection will be housed at the USGA Golf Museum and Library in Liberty Corner, N.J., alongside the collections of many of the game’s greatest champions.
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October 19, 2020
2019-2020 NCGA Players of the Year
NCGA Player of the Year—Alexander Chin
A few early wins made Alexander Chin realize he was on the right path, but it wasn’t until he reached the quarterfinals of the California Amateur Championship that he began aiming for a loftier goal.
“It wasn’t really a goal to be Player of the Year,” said Chin, a 21-year-old senior at the University of San Francisco. “After I saw where I was in the standings after the California Amateur though, I figured I had a shot.”
The Pleasanton native, who honed his skills on the Junior Tour of Northern California, added a new goal, and the pursuit was on. In the end, Chin would win Player of the Year honors with a total of 1,326 points. Runner-up Matt Cohn would finish at 1,223 points.
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NCGA Women’s Player of the Year
Faith Low, a member of the Junior Tour of Northern California, won the title with 783 points
NCGA Senior Women’s Player of the Year
Itsuko Moridaira, a member at Green Valley CC, won the title with 518 points.
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Player Information / Pairings / Results
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.
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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?
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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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