Keepers Half Sets 2023
The next event is a Keepers Klassic we call “Half Sets” (a.k.a. 7-Klub) and it will be played with set tee times on Friday June 16th on the New South between 8:00 am and 10:20 am. This format is an individual kompetition that asks you to take on the 18 holes on the South Course with a “half set” made up of your choice of your favorite 7 clubs.
As is our custom in full field events we will split the field into two divisions-American (Handicap Index 15.0 and below) and National (Handicap Index of 15.1 or higher) and there will be prizing for eight low net finishers in each bracket. Americans can choose to play the Blue or the Blue/Gold Combo Tees and Nationals can choose between the the Gold or the Gold/Green Combo Tees. Everyone gets 100% of their handicap from the tees they are playing from.
It is your job to designate your 7 clubs for the day before you head to the first tee and play all the shots of the day with those implements. Keepers Honor Kode prevails so it is up to you to komply faithfully with the rules of the day.
Success in this event relies on forethought as you plan your club selection for the day. The par 3’s likely draw first attention but don’t forget about positioning for the approach shots on the newly konfigured par 4’s.
You can build a foursome of friends to play with by registering them together through the sign up link below. Anyone signing up with less than four guys or as a single will be grouped by Watson into foursomes.
Shortly before the event we will email you a list of the two divisions with event handicaps and the tee times.
Event Prizes Per Division:
Keepers Kash Sweeps: 1st-$120, 2nd-$100, 3rd-$80, 4th $60, 5th $50, 6th $40, 7th $30, 8th $20
This event challenges you to play outside your komfort zone, but you may be surprised how effective you can be if you pick the right clubs.
Sign up now through the Kosher K below:
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Click Keepers Gavel Below To See Who Is Registered:
Keepers Flap Jacks 2023-Results
As we know from past culinary experience, you put a hoard of Keepers in a kompetitive kitchen you are going to get plenty of flames and a stack of hot and syrupy pancakes as a result. This week’s Keepers 3-Man Team Flap Jacks event was no disappointment in this regard. Rich blue skies and balmy temperatures on the New South Course brought out the best in our chefs.
This unique team format counts two net scores on each hole-on the Odd Holes the team counts their two best ball net scores and on the Even Holes the team’s two not-so-best scores are recorded. As we have seen before in this format, it is the even number par three holes where two no-so-best scores can send dreams to the bottom of the lily ponds.
Here is how it went down, as recounted by Cody who was administering the event from Keepers Central.
As historians are apt to say, another memorable chapter has been written in the Keepers Book of Flap Jacks. Kongratulations to all our winners and special thanks to Cody and the gang for running this fun event.
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Full Field Results
Keepers Three Tee Eighteen 2023-Results
The opening Keepers Event of the year, the Three Tee Eighteen, was played today on the North Course in glorious Spring weather. It was a tightly kontested kompetition that identified those players with the mental toughness to handle ever-changing challenges through the round.
We will split the field into American and National Divisions (handicap indexes of 14.7 or lower and 14.8 or higher respectively). The American guys played from the Blue Tee on holes 1 to 6, the Gold Tee on holes 7 to 12, and the Green Tee coming home on holes 13 to 18. National players played from the Gold Tee on holes 1 to 6, the Green Tee on holes 7 to 12, and the White Tee on holes 13 to 18.
In the American Division Arnie “20/20” Miller took first place with a balanced attack methodically making 10 birdies on the way to shooting a net 32-33-65. Tied second were “Kaptin” Keith Eig and Phil “Borscht Belt” Schulman two back at net 67. Keith had 7 birdies spread across his 18. Phil was a bit sluggish on the front side with 38, but blitzed the back nine in 29 net strokes including net eagles on 13 and 15. The rest of the American players kashing in on Keepers Sweeps are listed below.
The Nationals were even a couple better where Bobby “Jack LaLane” Fogel used his 18 handicap strokes effectively on his way to a scintillating 31-33-64 net to take top prize. Harry “The Komeback Kid” Harrison was one back with net 65 that included a 30 on the inward nine with an eagle and four birdies. Taking third alone was Burt “Kuddly Bear” Feldman with four birdies on the last six holes on the way to net 67. A strong kast of karacters filled out the last 6 winning spots.
Thanks to all 50 Keepers who participated and a special Kudos to Cody for administering today’s kompetition.
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Keepers Flap Jacks 2023
The next full-field Keepers event is a scrumptious old favorite, a 3-Man Team affair, we call Flap Jacks to be played on the South Course on Thursday May 25th with scheduled tee times between 12:00 noon and 2:00 pm.
Assemble your team of three buddies and enter them when you sign up below. If you are unaffiliated just email US at moedweck@comcast.net and we will place you on a team with others who are searching for talent.
For this event Keepers with a handicap index of 15.0 or less will play with 90% of their course/tee handicap from their choice of the Blue or Blue/Gold Combo Tees. Those with a handicap index of 15.1 will play with the same 90% of their course/tee handicap from a choice the Gold or Gold/Green Combo Tees.
The unique team format counts two net scores on each hole. On the Odd Holes the team counts their two best net ball scores and on the Even Holes the team’s two not-so-best-ball scores will count. The total score of the two net balls counted on each of the eighteen holes is the team Flap Jack Score.
The point is simple….apply syrup generously because every man’s score has a chance to matter on every hole.
Event Prizes Per Man on Winning Teams:
Keepers Kash Sweeps: 1st- $100, 2nd $80, 3rd $60, 4th $40, 5th $20
Please sign up as a 3-Man team through the Kosher K link below.
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Keepers Three Tee Eighteen 2023
The first full field event of the 2023 Keepers Kampaign is our Three Tee Eighteen on the North Course on Friday May 12th with morning tee times between 8:05 and 10:15 am. This is an individual kompetition that involves playing the North Course from three different tee boxes-throwing a little variety into the same old course to challenge your strategic resolve.
We will split the field into American and National Divisions (handicap indexes of 14.2 or lower and 14.3 or higher respectively). The American guys will play from the Blue Tee on holes 1 to 6, the Gold Tee on holes 7 to 12, and the Green Tee coming home on holes 13 to 18. National players will play from the Gold Tee on holes 1 to 6, the Green Tee on holes 7 to 12, and the White Tee on holes 13 to 18.
American and National players get 100% of their Blue Tee and Gold Tee course handicaps respectively. The event is low net with Keepers Kash Sweeps awarded to top 8 finishers in each division as shown below.
Event Prizes Per Division:
Keepers Kash Sweeps: 1st-$120, 2nd-$100, 3rd-$80, 4th $60, 5th $50, 6th $40, 7th $30, 8th $20
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Sign up through the Keepers K below….we are limited to 56 players so sign up early
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Keepers Pairs Alt Shot Match Play 2023
The Keepers Pairs Alternate Shot Match Play two-man kompetition creates a series of kontests that pit guys of similar skill levels against each other in not-your-everyday two-man matches. Just remember this is fun…as alternate shot is the “Love Story” format…..never having to say your are sorry.
The first 40 teams who register will be divided into 5 flights by handicap index range. This is do or die, win you go on, lose you go home.
It takes three match wins to take home the handsome winner’s trophy as well as Kash Sweeps for each match you win.
The intended flights are:
Boeing (3.9-10.4) Cologuard (10.5-13) Kitchen Aid (13.8-17.5)
Mitsubishi (17.6-22.4) Timber Tech (22.7-34.2)
The handicap ranges for each flight are subject to change based on the handicap indexes of those who actually sign up.
In this kompetition the tees you play from in each match are dependent on your flight and the course we are playing. Strokes are given based on the kompetitor’s handicaps as of the date of the match. Winning a match gives each partner $25 Keepers Kash Sweeps and your team moves on to the next round.
Pairs Alt Shot Match Play Prizes (per man):
(5) Flight Winners get the handsome trophy and $50 in additional Kash Sweeps.
Once all the bracket champions are determined we will schedule a one afternoon Battle Royale among the 5 winners to identify our overall Keepers Pairs Alt Shot Match Play Champion for 2023. All participants in the Battle Royale will earn additional Kash Sweeps.
Pairs Alt Shot Match Play Battle Royale Prizes (per man):
1st $100 in Kash Sweeps and a kollectable championship trophy
2nd $50 Kash Sweeps….3rd through 6th $25 Kash Sweeps
Please refer to this document to see the Pairs Alt Shot Match Play Completion Dates for each round. If you are going to have trouble playing your first round by June 4th please do not sign up. We do not grant any extension to these matches through the year.
Sign up now so you don’t get closed out of the Keepers Pairs Alt Shot Match Play.
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Keepers Match Play 2023
The Keepers Match Play is our longest running and most prestigious event on the Keepers schedule. It takes four match wins to take home this handsome plaque and you score Keepers Kash Sweeps for every match you win as well.
The first 96 guys who register will be divided into 6 flights by handicap index range which will pit you against players of similar skill level in a win you go on, lose you go home format. We will use your kurrent handicap index to determine your flight designation.
The kurrent flight handicap index ranges are:
Plantation 3.9 to 9.8 Riviera 10.2 to 12.2 Bay Hill 12.3 to 15.9
Austin 16 to 18.8 Harbour Town 19 to 24 Quail Hollow 24.7 to 34.2
These ranges are subject to drift based on who actually signs up for the kompetiton.
In this kompetition the tees you play from in each match is dependent on your flight and the course we are playing. Strokes are given based on the two kompetitor’s handicaps as of the date of the match. Winning a match gives you $25 in Keepers Kash Sweeps and you move on to the next round. You play one match a month from April through August. Please refer to this document to see the Match Play Kompletion Dates for each round.
Keep winning and the Kash Sweeps keep coming.
Match Play Prizes:
(6) Flight Winners get the handsome wood plaque and $50 extra in Kash Sweeps
Once all the bracket champions are determined we will have a Battle Royale among the 6 winners to identify our overall Keepers Match Play Champion for 2023. All participants in the Battle Royale will earn additional Kash Sweeps.
Match Play Battle Royale Prizes:
1st $100 in Kash Sweeps and a kollectable championship trophy
2nd $50 Kash Sweeps….3rd through 6th $25 Kash Sweeps
If you are going to have trouble playing your first round by May 21st please do not sign up. We do not grant any extension to these matches through the year.
Sign up soon so you don’t get closed out of this year’s Keepers Match Play.
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Keepers Golf & Grounds/Golf Staff Appreciation Lunch 2022
This year’s Keepers Golf & Grounds/Golf Staff Appreciation Lunch was more like a World Cup Watch Party with Christmas decorations. It was once again catered by Mission Bar-B-Que which meant there was plenty of smoked brisket, pulled pork and chicken, cornbread, coleslaw, beans, and mac n’ cheese to satisfy the crowd.
Greens and Grounds, Golf Shop and First Tee Staff, and a bunch of Keepers were there to watch the Brazil vs Croatia World Cup Match on the big screen. In spite of what you might guess the partisanship was evenly split (probably a function of the office pool riding on the outcome). When Croatia scored the tying goal in the second overtime the outburst was nuclear-it felt like we were in a sports bar in Zabgreb.
For The Keepers community service commitment always begins close to home. We are pleased to continue this annual tradition to thank our Greens & Grounds/Golf Staff for everything they do to enhance our golf experience every day. A special thank you to Wanda Houser who coordinates everything for this luncheon from ordering the food, delivery, and prep for the masses.
BTW, Croatia beat Brazil on penalty shots after the second overtime!!!!!
Keepers Klothing 2023
The Keepers Kollection for 2023 has been assembled by our fashion coordinators and is now on display in the Golf Shop TV Room for your review.
This year we are keeping it simple but practical….a koncept that is valuable for people our age. Who hasn’t been out on the course just to have the wind kick up and drop the temperature enough to konsider another layer. Or worse, one of those sudden spring cloud bursts that kall for instant waterproof protection since you are not going in as long as you are two-up in the match.
To meet these needs we are providing you with Footjoy’s HydroLite Short Sleeve Wind/Rain Shirt constructed from advanced technology-packed materials that deliver 100% waterproof, breathable protection in cool, windy, and rainy conditions (their words not mine). You also get our custom embroidered light grey performance baseball hat bearing a kitchen cabinet of logos- The Keepers est. 2008 patch on the front, Woodmont Golf on the side, and a klever kollage celebrating The Loop-North-South golf facilities on the back. Every Keeper gets these two items for their wardrobe as part of the Annual Keepers Fee for 2023.
Footjoy Performance Outerwear
FJ Performance Outerwear makes some of the finest wind resistant and waterproof product in the industry. You probably have a DryJoy Tour LTS Keepers rain jacket in your closet which you got back in 2018 that has served you well. This short sleeve piece is even more versatile then that one because it can neatly remain packed in your golf bag so it is available at a moments notice as the weather changes out on the links.
This stylish classic fit, meaning it is meant to work for vintage patrons, has smart looking color inserts that will be complimentary for all body types. Featuring multi-layer tech construction that stretches, breathes, and is waterproof, it comes with a two-year FootJoy guarantee behind it. 1/4 Zip neck opening is easy to get on and off in a hurry. Two concealed pockets will shelter your valuables and all seams are heat sealed for maximum waterproof protection.
If you would like to purchase an additional wind/rain shirt we will charge your Woodmont account $100 for the extra piece. An additional Baseball Hat will cost you $20. Just indicate that you want extra pieces when you submit your selections of the items you have coming to you as part of your annual fee.
FJ Hydrolite Wind/Rain Shirt Black/Charcoal Herringbone Print
FJ Hydrolite Wind/Rain Shirt Solid Red With Black Insert
FJ Hydrolite Wind/Rain Shirt Solid Indigo With Navy Insert
(Note: The brighter tone in this close up is the true Indigo with Navy Insert color you will get)
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Pick from (3) kolor kombinations-Black/Charcoal Herringbone, Red w/Black Inset, Indigo w/Navy Inset
-2-year waterproof guarantee
-2.5 layer construction in stretchable, waterproof, breathable fabric with plenty of room
-Easily packable
-1/4 zip with white trimmed waterproof zipper
-2 koncealed side pockets for goodies
-Seams sealed throughout to keep out the moisture
-100% polyester fabric
-Classic Fit
-Keepers K Logo in white on left chest
-Sizes: S, M, L, XL, and XXL
Grey Performance Baseball Hat
-Light Grey
-Tech performance fabric lightweight, breathable, and wicks moisture away
-Unstructured low sweep profile with hook and loop closure on back adjustable to all sizes
-The Keepers 2008 patch on front and Woodmont Logo on side
-Bonus- The Loop-North-South embroidery on the back
-One Size Fits All
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For your konvenience we have sample sizes in the three kolors of FootJoy Performance Wind/Rain Shirts to try on in the golf shop so you can stop in and make your choice.
Otherwise you can shop from the images in this posting. Please verify by email your kolor/size selection of the FootJoy Performance Wind/Rain Shirt to moedweck@comcast.net so we can update our order with your preferences.
Either way, we would appreciate your attention to making your klothing selection in the next 30 days as we need to submit our orders to our vendors just after New Years to insure prompt delivery in the Spring.
The Keepers Registration 2023
The sixteenth year of The Keepers is in for a bit of a facelift. We are slimming down the program profile a tinch to make it a bit more manageable but we promise it will still deliver plenty of opportunity for fun with your friends that you have come to expect.
The Keepers Season will be anchored by of our two signature year-long kompetitions, The Keepers Match Play and The Keepers Pairs Alt Shot Match Play. We will also have five individual full-field Keepers events, about one a month from April through August, with designated tee times featuring innovative formats to be held on Thursday afternoons or Friday mornings. Our season will konclude with a spanking new 36-man team event called the Keepers Loop Invitational to be held in late September on our new Par 3 facility. This should bring back festive memories of The Keepers Kolor Wars of years past.
We are increasing the Kash Sweeps payouts for all of our Keepers events, extending prizes to the top 8 finishers rather then the top 5 in each division as has been our tradition. Most of these events will have separate American and National Divisions based on handicap indexes with separate prizing and all will allow participants the option of playing from two different tees in each division with corresponding event handicaps based on your tee of choice.
This year there will be kash sweeps paid out for every match win in the two year-long match play kompetitions. The Loop Invitational will be laden with plenty of kash sweeps winnings for individual as well as team performances. Overall the Kash Sweeps payouts for the year will be $12,500, up over 20% from last year.
Registration for the two year-long match play kompetitions will go out by email in January and sign-ups for the monthly Keepers Events will be emailed about two weeks before each one. Kualifying for the Keepers Loop Invitational will be based on your year long performances in all of our Kepeers events-so it will behoove you to play often and play well.
Keepers Kommunity Service Initiatives will continue, supporting charities like The First Tee, Friends of the IDF Vets, SMGA-Wounded Veterans, and Links To Freedom with annual donations. Closer to home we will support the Woodmont Employees Assistance Program, our annual Greens and Grounds/Golf Staff kook-out, Alzheimer’s Event, and Morgan Pressel Breast Cancer Event. We hope to add an outside speakers event for our members as well.
The major change for 2023 is we will no longer have our year-long Keepers Kup Kompetitions. Though you will be encouraged to play in Woodmont golf events like Opening Day, Member Guest, Two-Man Team, Senior Championship, Couples Events and the like, there will no longer be Keepers Kup Points for participating or finishing in the top five of these events. There will no longer be Keepers Kup Points for play in our Keepers events either, strictly Keepers Kash Sweeps for top eight division performers in our events. This eliminates having to track these Keepers play in these Woodmont events or keep up standings throughout the year.
The Keepers fee for the year remains the same $380, which will be billed to your Woodmont account at the beginning of the 2023 golf season. This will fund our annual budget that pays for our event prizes and hardware, Keepers Klothing for each member, our support of worthy organizations through our Kommunity Service Initiatives, and other initiatives through the year.
Please click on The Keepers Gavel below to register your participation in The Keepers for 2023.
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