HOUSTON GOLF LEAGUE

MATCH PLAY

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2023 MATCH PLAY EVENT MARCH MADNESS

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TREY SMITH WIN A CLOSE ONE AT THE CLEAR CREEK CLASSIC

TREY SMITH

BY THE NUMBERS

Let's dive into the numbers and analyze this early season's trend by comparison of players' handicaps from previous years. As manager of the league, among many duties, I have an important role that inquires attentiveness to details. The first two tournaments have been impressive.
Let's begin breaking this down. In the season's opener, we had two players, Joe Hart and Marc Napier, who were under par. In the past tournament at Clear Creek, there were five players, three at -3, and two more at -1. So the handicaps look pretty good compared to other seasons this early. There are two sides to every coin of the handicap game. Everyone must feel that they have a chance to win if they shoot well. In my opinion, I feel like this is not happening. Now, here is where some players' feelings get hurt, yet, it's constructive criticism. First, we have the weekend golfer. He plays mainly for fun or exercise, and he may not work on his game seriously. Well, shame on you for being mediocre 'cause you get out of it what you put in. Junk in! Junk out! Another type of player is the one who had a physical injury, and their game is a little "off." He can't play to his actual handicap. My suggestion would be for the player to not return until he is comfortable with your game. Lastly, are the ones who hurt the entire field by attempting to cheat. I refer to them as a "field trickster." It has been rearing its ugly head throughout the tournaments. It's glaringly, obvious things such as writing down the wrong score or "mysteriously" finding your ball. At this time, I will not call anyone out, but you can guarantee I will if it continues.
The league will not tolerate any egregious behaviors or actions. This is supposed to be and will remain a "gentlemen's game."
Now that I got that off my chest, let's talk about what turned out to be an awesome tournament that paid over 3,500 dollars in total wins, which included a record amount of cash paid in skins. The three skins won paid $426 each. Seven players were in the hunt after the turn. Lloyd Hart and Victor Rangel were in great shape until number 11. They shot 8 and 9, respectively. This landed both back into the middle of the pack. My main man, Ethan Bulthouse, hovered around the top of the leaderboard until 15 and 16 with a pair of double bogeys. Vincent Gilmore and newcomer, Carlos Garcia, had a huge payout with a tie for fourth place finish and a three-way split on the skin pot that paid them $426 each. The final three players, Joe Hart, Jeremy Williams, and Trey Smith, played well and battled each other through 18 holes. After hole 8, they were all tied up, but Trey birdies nine, the number one handicap on the course to take a one-shot lead over Jeremy and a two-shot lead over Joe. Jeremy got even on 16 with Trey's double bogey and they both enter the clubhouse tied at 3 under. Joe bogey was hole 16 and he was down 3 shots. It was looking like another finishing tournament collapse for Hart. I have to give it to him, he par 17 and birdies 18 to finish with a three-way tie for first. I don't think it is a coincidence that these three guys finished on top. Joe trains and works out like crazy. Williams works at Golf Galaxy which has the best equipment for his swing. Trey owns Performance Indoor Golf Studio where he's constantly pounding balls. His swing sounds different and the ball jumps off the club when he hits it. All three are deserving to be winners. Trey was the one on top
who birdie the hardest hole on the course to reward him for the 2023 Clear Creek Championship. Congratulations on a job well done.

SUMMARY

POS	PLAYERS	GROSS	NET	PURSE
1	TREY SMITH	76	69	$570.00
T2	JEREMY WILLIAMS	72	69	$347.00
T2	JOE HART	76	69	$347.00
T4	VINCENT GILMORE	74	71	$247.00
T4	CARLOS GARCIA	83	71	$167.50
T6	VICTOR RANGEL	84	72	$0.00
T6	LLOYD HART	82	72	$80.00
T8	HAJA RABE	74	73	$80.00
T8	JOSE SANCHEZ	73	73	$0.00
T8	ETHAN BULTHOUSE	78	73	$0.00
T8	MARC NAPIER	80	73	$0.00
T12	ERNEST STANDLEY	84	74	$0.00
T12	SENON GARCIA	79	74	$80.00
T12	JONATHAN COLE	82	74	$0.00
T15	ALVIN LEE	82	75	$0.00
T15	SEAN HINTON	87	75	$0.00
T17	ROLAND TURNER	80	76	$0.00
T17	JEREMY GUERRANT	81	76	$0.00
T19	GABE RAMOS	84	77	$0.00
T19	HUGO AMARO	81	77	$0.00
T19	CHUCK TOLLIVER	87	77	$0.00
T19	CASEY GRIMME	88	77	$0.00
23	CHRISTOPHER ALLEN	89	78	$0.00
T24	ISOM JOHNSON	85	79	$0.00
T24	JASON ANDERSON	88	79	$0.00
T24	DAVID KNOWLES	89	79	$0.00
T27	JAIME VILLARREAL	87	80	$0.00
T27	BILL CHENEL	99	80	$0.00
T29	BLAISE BRANDON	91	83	$0.00
T29	JARROD BALLOU	89	83	$0.00
31	BENNY GOMEZ	90	84	$0.00
32	HAL GREGORY	97	86	$0.00
33	NATHAN SIMCOX	115	93	$0.00

PAYOUT

	PLAYERS	PURSE
1	VINCENT GILMORE	$780.34
2	CARLOS GARCIA	$594.17
3	TREY SMITH	$570.00
4	ETHAN BULTHOUSE	$426.67
5	JEREMY WILLIAMS	$347.00
6	JOE HART	$347.00
7	SENON GARCIA	$186.67
8	ALVIN LEE	$106.67
9	LLOYD HART	$80.00
10	HAJA RABE	$80.00
	Total Purse	$3,518.52

EACH PLAYER WON $80

A FLIGHT MONEY LIST

1	VINCENT	GILMORE	$780.00
2	JOE	HART	$743.00
3	TREY	SMITH	$570.00
4	MARC	NAPIER	$561.00
5	ETHAN	BULTHOUSE	$504.00
6	SAM	GARCIA	$436.00
7	JEREMY	MILLIAMS	$347.00
8	HUGO	AMARDO	$280.00
9	DAVID	KNOWLES	$280.00
10	HAJA	RABE	$111.00
11	ALVIN	LEE	$106.00
12	STEVE	LITTLE	$47.00
13	JARROD	BALLOU	$31.00
		TOTAL	$4,796.00

B FLIGHT MONEY LIST

1	CARLOS	GARCIA	$594.00
2	HAL	GREGORY	$280.00
3	CHUCK	TOLLIVER	$280.00
4	BILL	CHENEL	$191.00
5	LLOYD	HART	$80.00
6	ERNEST	STANDLEY	$31.00
7	CASEY	GRIMME	$31.00
		TOTAL	$1,487.00

CAREER WINS LEADERS

CAREER MONEY LEADERS

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the Houston Golf League?

Established in 2012, the purpose of the League is to provide amateurs of all ages, sexes and handicaps the opportunity to compete in stroke-play golf tournaments on a regular basis. The League concludes with a Player’s Championship in which the winner from each tournament. Through this competition, the Houston Golf League promotes the sport of golf by providing an atmosphere of friendly, fair, and well-managed competition for amateur golfers in the pursuit of excellence.

How much does it cost to join the League?

The Houston Golf League has an annual membership of $150.00

What is the cost of the tournaments?

The cost of each regular tournament is 120.00 the majors are $200.00 The entry fee for each tournament includes green fees, cart, and range balls in most cases. A portion of the entry fee establishes the purse. Tournaments can be prepaid online or the day of the tournament.

What can I win?

Cash Money and Trophies are awarded to the first place winner of each flight. A purse is established from the entry fees, and depending on the size of the flight, money is awarded to the top finishers in each flight. Additionally, there are voluntary skins games, deuce game, and closest to the pin. Membership dues must be paid before any prize money awarded.

What is the format of the tournaments?

The players are flighted by handicap, then play a gross stoke-play format within their flight.

What are the handicap parameters for each flight?

Base on the number of players

0-6……. A Flight 0-10……..A Flight

7-13……. B Flight 11-20 ……B Flight

14-20…… C Flight

What if I don’t have a current handicap?

The League uses the Callaway system if a player does not have to establish a verifiable handicap, and the league trumps all other handicaps of other leagues handicap. Callaway system 10 strokes max for A flight and 20 shot max for the B flight. The League will access your level of play based on your most recent scores, which courses you have played and the tees you used. Once you’re placed on a flight, your tournament scores and handicap index are posted on the web page

How is the integrity of the handicaps and flights maintained?

The League will establish your handicap index based solely on your scores posted in the tournaments. If your handicap index improves during the season, you will be promoted to the next higher flight if your index falls within the parameters of higher flight. If your index falls within the parameters of a lower flight, you will only be moved to the lower flight if you request it.

When and where are the tournaments played?

All the tournaments are played on the weekends, with most being played on Sundays. Tee times vary but are posted on the website. The tournaments are played at local courses listed on our website.

How many tournaments do I have to play in?

Play in as many or as few as you would like. Of course, the more you play, the more points you can accumulate toward qualifying for the Players Championship and Culture Cup.

Is there a deadline to join the League?

No. You can join the League anytime during the season. The sooner you join, the more points you start accumulating towards the points race.

Why should I join the The Houston Golf League?

If you enjoy weekend golf at some of the finest local courses, if you enjoy competitive stroke-play golf, if you want to improve your game by playing under tournament conditions like the pros, and if you like the feeling of winning, collecting prizes and trophies, join the tour and enjoy all of these benefits. All tournaments are played by USGA rules and handicaps are tracked on each player to ensure the integrity of each flight.

PLAY LIKE THE PROS

TIGER,PHIL,JACK

The Houston Golf League format mirrors that of the PGA Tour. The tournaments will be held on the finest golf courses around the greater Houston area. The HGL will consist of four major tournaments and a “Players Championship”, Ryder Cup-type Event called the Culture Cup. Stats will be kept on putts, fairways, and greens hit. There will also be a money list leader from each flight. These leaders will be eligible for awards that will be given at the Tournament’s Awards Banquet

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