Jim Widler Aces #3 on November 11th

Jim Widler recorded his 4th hole-in-one on #3 on the infamous 11/11/11witnessed by, Nelly, Ken Koch and Paul Davis. Congratulations Jim!

Hermann Heid Wins the Sedgefield Cup at the 2011 Sedgefield Championship

Congratulations to our 2011 Sedgefield Champion Hermann Heid.  Hermann shot a 36 hole score of 148 in some difficult conditions to edge out Ken Koch who finished second at 151.

Jimmy presenting Hermann the Sedgefield Cup

The top nine finishers receiving Sedgefield mugs were:

1. Hermann Heid   148
2. Ken Koch  151
3. Al Kilkka  153
4. Jim Widler  153
5. Jimmy Powell   155
6. Jeff Young  156
7. Ian Ballard, Mike Understein &  Cicero Upchurch  157

Friday Winners

1.      Leo Ward  71

2.      Ken Koch  72

3.      Al Kilkka  & Hermann Heid 73

Ian Ballard & Mike Understein with their Sedgefield Championship mugs

 Saturday Winners

1. Jimmy Powell   71
2. Mike Understein  73
3. Jim Bennett  74

2011 Trophy Awards
SandBag'n Dawg - Verne Rainey
ForeSkins - Dick Mazoyer
 

Click here to see more pictures from the Sedgefield Championship and banquet.

Sedgefield Championship - Event Details & Players List

The Chase For The Cup

• Individual Low Net Stroke Play
• 100% Handicap as of November 1
• Play Your Normal Tees. Gold Tee Adjustments Based on Course Rating
• Gold Players Let Dave Ott Know By November 3rd                    
• All Strokes Are Counted And The Ball Must Be "Holed-Out"
• Ball Must Be Played As It Lies
• USGA Rules Apply
• The 2011 Sedgefield Champion Will Be The 2 Day Overall Low Net Winner And Keep The Cup For A Year 
• Payouts - 1st, 2nd & 3rd Each Day and 1st, 2nd & 3rd For The Combined 2 Days Overall    
• Rain-outs: Rounds will not be made up if there is a “wash out” ... there is no rain date. The round will count if all players play the same 9 holes. Prize payouts may be adjusted depending on the circumstances. The awards dinner on Saturday night will be held regardless.                  

Friday, November 4^th

• 12:00 pm – 18 Hole Shotgun
• 5:00 pm - Brief SGA Informational Meeting

Saturday, November 5^th

• 10:00 am - 18 Hole First Tee Time

Awards Dinner - Sport Coats Optional

• 6:00 pm - Cocktails
• 6:45 pm - Awards Presentation
• 7:00 pm - Dinner

USGA Handicap Adjustment For Players Competing From Different Tees

Men playing from the gold tees (67.7 rating) against men playing from the Sedgefield tees (69.9 rating) will have their gold tee handicap reduced by 2 strokes, rather than using their gold tee handicap

Click here to see the USGA rule.

Greg Hart bags his first hole-in-one October 10th

Congratulations to Greg Hart for his first hole-in-one on #8! Witnessed by Dave Ott, Larry Kesler and Ken Koch.

Trophy Winners October 1st

Ken Koch takes home the Sandbag'n Dawg from Leo. Is this guy happy or what?

Mike Understein takes the Fore Skins from an excited Dick Mazoyer

SGA Sweeps Senior Club Championship

 Paul Davis, Mike Understein, Gary White

The SGA took home all honors at the Senior Club Championship September 17th & 18th.  Congratulations to the following SGA members:

• Mike Understein - Senior Club Champion Gross
• Paul Davis - Senior Club Champion Net
• Gary White - Super Senior Club Champion Net

About Us

The Firethorne Sedgefield Golf Association (SGA) is a group of over 40 members that enjoy playing competitive golf from the Sedgefield tees which measure a little over 6,000 yards.   If you love the game of golf and are looking for some golf buddies to play the game with on a regular basis then you should check us out.  Many members play both SGA and MGA events to fulfill their golfing needs.

Purpose

The purpose of the SGA is to promote fellowship and sportsmanship at Firethorne Country Club among members who enjoy playing competitive golf primarily from the Sedgefield tees at full handicap, to promote the true spirit of the game of golf by encouraging proper etiquette and enforcement of the rules of the game as defined by the United States Golf Association (USGA) and to encourage the active participation of its members in weekly play and golf tournaments played in a positive and competitive environment.

Weekly Events

SGA members play every Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday. Play any or all of those days or a couple times a month. It's entirely up to you and your schedule. We play at full handicaps and golfers of all handicap levels are welcome.

We send out weekly emails to SGA members and you simply let us know the day before if you are playing. Our tee times are:
      ·         Wednesday 18 holes – First tee time about 10:00 am
      ·         Thursday 9 holes – First tee time about 2:30 pm
      ·         Saturday 18 holes – First tee time about 8:20 am

Holiday Events and Social Activities

We have holiday events (Memorial Day, July 4^th and Labor Day) on Saturday of the holiday weekend. Usually there are 8 or more teams, while some of the ladies (spouses group) have a separate but coordinated 9 hole event.  Afterwards, there are several optional events – dinner and couples Big Break Style chipping and putting contests. Click here to view pictures from some of our events.

Sedgefield Cup

Sedgefield Championship

Our premier 36 hole final major of the year November 4th and 5th. As an SGA member, you're invited to play and take your shot a winning the prestigious Sedgefield Cup. Concluding this exciting and challenging two event, join us with your spouse / significant other at the SGA banquet for a sit down dinner, presentation of awards and celebration of a great fun-filled year. 

Club Events

As an SGA member you can participate in the following club sponsored events.

·         July 4^th Red, White and Blue Tournament

·         Men’s Club Championship

·         Senior Club Championship

·         Member Guest

Member Eligibility

Adult men that have a golf membership at Firethorne Country Club are eligible to become members of the SGA.

Membership Costs

There are no initiation fees or annual dues.

Membership Process

Please contact a member of the SGA Membership Committee or the Golf Shop for more information. 

SGA Membership Committee:

Paul Davis                 pandkdavis2@gmail.com

Dave Ott                   mrdave_03@hotmail.com

Jimmy Powell          jimmypowell@yahoo.com

Labor Day Weekend Winners (Click picture to enlarge)

Liberty Open July 2nd Winners (Click picture to enlarge)