Weekenders Golf Club

Back-to-back.

Frank Garcia continued his run at Flanders Valley Golf Course posting a net 1-under 71 to edge Mike Mazzella by one shot and capture his second straight victory this year.

With temperatures in the 80s and not a cloud in the sky, it was one of those days that reminds you why Sunday golf is hard to beat. The greens were as tricky as ever, and every putt seemed to have a little extra movement.

Garcia was already locked into the Players Championship as the defending champion, so his win shrinks the field by one more spot and tightens the race for everyone chasing a berth.

Next up: Beaver Brook. 🍻⛳

Sunset Valley Golf Course brought the usual: sneaky length (just under 6,000 yards), and greens that punish anything hit with the confidence of a mediocre putter.

Frank Garcia ran away with it today, posting net 71 (79-8). He closed with a 38 on the back and capped it with a birdie on 18 to win by 4 over Jon Schiavo (second straight runner-up) and Joe Kepic.

Best weather of the year so far too. Sunny, mid-70s, zero complaints. Shout out to Charlie for treating the group to Transfusions from the beverage company he represents!

Black Bear Golf Club at Crystal Springs Resort was a welcome change last Sunday. First event all year with genuinely great weather, and it felt like everyone showed up ready to play.

We were at Black Bear Golf Club in Franklin, NJ, tucked into the hills of Sussex County. Course conditions were excellent: fairways were spotless, bunkers were dialed, and the rough made you think without turning into a penalty. The greens were the real story. Fast, true, and just enough movement to keep you honest. A putt that looked safe could get away from you in a hurry, and suddenly par wasn’t automatic.

Henry Zygmunt turned back the clock and stayed on top of the board most of the day, taking the win with a net 75 (102–27). Jon Schiavo made it interesting late with two birdies in his last three holes, finishing one back at net 76 (89–13). Hank held on, punched another ticket to the year-end Player’s Championship, and lived to tell the tale.

Next week: Sunset Valley. Don’t let the yardage fool you. The real defense is those undulating greens, especially anything downhill.

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High Bridge Hills Golf Club showed up in full links mode last Sunday: cold, windy, and ready to humble anyone who tried to get cute off the tee. Balls were moving on the greens, flags were leaning, and “good shot” didn’t always mean “good result.”

Charlie Padilla finally climbed back into the winner’s circle with a net 72 (82–10), edging Taka Kitsuta by one (90–17 = 73). The difference was the finish: Charlie came home in a gross 39 and buried a clutch birdie on the par-5 15th when everyone else was just trying to survive.

Ticket punched to the year-end Player’s Championship.

If you’re the kind of golfer who likes competition more than excuses, we have limited openings and guest spots pop up during the season. Message me.

Great Gorge Golf Club tried to ruin everyone’s Sunday. We survived anyway.

We played the Quarry-Rail course at Great Gorge Golf Club in Vernon, NJ, the old Pl***oy Club property. Overnight rain left it wet and playing way longer than the 6,200 on the card. Add wind and rolling, undulating greens that turned safe putts into 6–8 foot come-backers and you get one of the toughest Weekenders events in years.

Jeff Matvienko won with a net 76 (86–10). That’s a high winning number for this league, which tells you how hard the day was. It’s also Matvienko’s 17th career win, still the all-time leader, and another ticket punched to the year-end Player’s Championship.

This week we’re back at it at a course that is usually one of the favorites, High Bridge Hills Golf Club. If you’re a competitive golfer (handicap doesn’t matter) and want to check out what we’re about, message me about coming out as a guest when we have an opening.

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