Awards

Feather-in the-Cap Awards
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Updated 6/1/2010

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FEATHER IN THE CAP AWARDS
 Gene Drennan, State Golf Committee Chairman, 2009

These awards have been presented to members of Sons In Retirement since 1988.  

From information that I have gathered, the awards originated when Jack Wood, a member of Branch 76, and also a wood carver hobbyist, was playing at Bennett Valley in Santa Rosa when one of the men in his foursome made a hole-in-one.  At the end of the game, the lucky golfer bought the members of the foursome a beer.  Jack had a plain rooster hackle feather in his cap which he took out and presented to his fellow golfer, telling him that he should have a feather in his cap for making a hole-in-one.  Jack’s comment was “You would have thought that I had given him $50.00”.  Jack went home and designed the Feather In The Cap pin which is still awarded today.  The following week Jack told his playing partner that he would like to trade him for the rooster hackle feather and the partner resisted until he saw the pin that Jack had made.  Between 1988 and May of 2002, Jack had made over 500 pins, most of which were presented to members of Sons In Retirement.  Jack Wood passed away on December 19, 2003.

The State Golf Committee adopted the Feather In The Cap Award and it was administered by George Bokanich, a member of the State Golf Policy Committee, for many years until George left the Committee.  After Jack Wood passed away, George found another wood carver to make the pins.  The pins are now made by Don Dugan.  Presently, the program is administered by Don Dill, a member of the State Golf Policy Committee.

The State Golf Committee has expanded the award to include members playing in regularly scheduled, SIR events that shoot their age as well as the hole-in-one awards.

To qualify for the awards, Branch, Area or Division Golf Chairmen must complete SSGC Form No. 7, which is on the Manuals & Forms page of this website, and mail it to Don Dill as instructed on the form.  The form must also be authenticated by two witnesses.

2010

The following SIR golfers earned a "Feather-In-Cap"Award for making a Hole-In-One in a SIR organized golf tournament.

Bernie Edmundson, Branch 20, on January 11, 2010 playing Laguna Seca GC on hole #2, 154 yards long with a 5 wood.

Richard Makaiwi, Branch 155, on February 22, 2010 playing Springtown GC on hole #15, 108 yards long with a 9 iron.

Alfonso Mesa, Branch 103, on April 1, 2010, playing Modesto Municipal GC on hole #8, 128 yards long with an 8 iron.

Benny Sommer, Branch 84, on April 19, 2010, playing Bidwell GC on hole #16, 150 yards long.

John Sarmiento, Branch 93, on May 5, 2010, playing Ancil Hoffman on hole #5, 168 yards long with a 5 wood.

Claude Torrez, Branch 159, on May 6, 2010, playing Ridge Creek GC on hole #7, 169 yards with a 3 wood

The following golfers earned a “Feather-In-Cap” Award for shooting their age:

Hank Gorman, Branch 159, on March 4, 2010, playing Madera GC, shot his age of 85, the course rating is 70.5.

Lyle Borcherding, Branch 134, on April 23, 2010, playing Rooster Run GC, shot his age of 80, the course rating is 68.9.

Lon Loudermilk, Branch 103, on April 26, 2010, playing Lockeford Springs GC, shot his age of 81, the course rating is 68.9.

2009

The following SIR golfers earned a "Feather-In-Cap"Award for making a Hole-In-One in a SIR organized golf tournament.

Gary Rogers, Branch 155, On February 4, 2009 playing Van Buskirk GC on hole #8, 137 yards long with a 6 iron.

Jon Goldsworthy, Branch 125, on March 18, 2009 playing Sunnyvale GC  on hole #15, 171 yards long with a 3 wood.

Ray Allen, Branch 159, on March 19, 2009 playing Riverside GC on hole #5, 139 yards long with a 7 iron.

Rudy Lopez, Branch 125, on March 25, 2009 playing Seascape GC on hole #6, 201 yards long with a 3 wood.

Billy Troegner,  Branch 135, on May 18, 2009 playing Table Mountain GC on hole #3, 124 yards long with a 7 wood.

Gerry Hampton, Branch 102, on June 3, 2009 playing Timber Creek GC on hole #14, 135 yards long with a 9 iron.

Joe Montejano, Branch 159, on June 4, 2009 playing Riverside GC on hole #2, 155 yards long with a 7 wood.

Jim Smalling, Br 93 on 6-12-09, Eagle Valley GC, hole 5, 151 yards, with 7 wood.

Doug Brown,  Branch 155, on June 15, 2009 playing Las Positas GC on hole # 3, 145 yards long with a driver.

Jack Motes, Branch 99, On June 15, 2009 playing Green Tree GC on hole # 15, 106 yards long.

John T. McEntee, Branch 147, on July 6, 2009 playing Petaluma G & CC on hole #17, 157 yards long with a 5 wood.

Gordon Gooby, Branch 155, on July 6, 2009 playing Springtown GC on hole #6, 94 yards long with a PW.

Rich Horn, Branch 99, On July 6, 2009 playing Green Tree GC on hole # 4, 146 yards long with an 8 iron.

Tony Love, Branch 99, On July 20, 2009 playing Green Tree GC on hole #4, 146 yards long with a 7 iron.

Richard Schonweitz, Branch 16, On July 30, 2009 playing Lake Chaot GC on hole #9, 151 yards long with a 21 degree hybrid.

Walter Rossini, Branch 129, On August 11, 2009 playing Mount Shasta Resort GC on hole #17, 134 yards long with a 7 iron.

George Barnes, Branch 102, on Aug 13, 2009 playing Lincoln Hills – Orchard GC on hole #4, 139 yards long with a 6 iron.

Marvin Gordon, Branch 93, On September 30, 2009 playing Genoa Lakes Golf Resort on hole #7, 118 yards long with an 8 iron.

Paul Swanson, Br 67 on 11-4-09 at Poppy Hills, hole 17, 146 yards, with a 5 hybrid

Ralph Bagdonas, Br 8, 11-30-09,Dublin Ranch GC, hole 4, 131 yards, with a 7 iron.

Alvin Olsen, Br 103, 11-30-09, Creekside GC, hole 12, 149 yds, with a driver.

The following golfers earned a "Feather-In-Cap" Award for shooting their age:

Dave Platter, Branch # 8, on April 6, 2009, playing Blue Rock Springs East, at the age of 78 had a gross score of 77, the course rating is 68.3.

Jim Gwinn, Branch 119, on June 22, 2009, playing Gilroy GC, at the age of 83 had a gross score of 82, the course rating is 68.7

Walter Sasser, Branch 174, on July 20, 2009, playing Tilden Park GC, at the age of 73 had a gross score of 67, the course rating is 68.8

Jack Stack, Branch 8, on August 11, 2009, playing Metropolitan GC, at the age of 80 had a gross score of 79, the course rating is 69.8

Kenneth Leuenhagen, Branch 103, On August 24, 2009, playing Creekside GC, at the age of 74 had a gross score of 74, the course rating is 68.6.

2008

The following SIR golfers earned a "Feather-In-Cap"Award for making a Hole-In-One in a SIR organized golf tournament.

Peter Morrone, Branch 125, on Jan 9, 2008 playing Los Gatos GC on hole #8, 150 yards long with a 6 iron.

Walter Smith, Branch # 100, on February 18, 2008 playing Adobe Creek G.C. on Hole # 12, 97 yards long with a pitching wedge.

Don DelBene, Branch # 146, on February 19, 2008 playing Boundary Oak G.C. on Hole # 12, 170 yards long with a 3 Wood.

Vince Gattuso, Branch # 49, on March 1, 2008 playing Wildhawk G.C. on hole # 12, 167 yards long with a 9 wood.

Chis Asmussen, Branch # 85, on March 10, 2008 playing Pajaro Valley G.C. on Hole # 3, 165 yards long with a 24 degree Hybrid.

John Kincanon, Branch # 144, on March 17, 2008 playing Dry Creek G.C. on hole # 11, 129 yards long with a 7 iron.

Bob Corn, Branch # 129, on April 3, 2008 playing Bidwell Park G.C. on hole # 7, 139 yards long with a 8 iron.

John McMaster, Branch # 157, on April 7, 2008 playing Napa G.C. on hole # 13, 141 yards long with a 8 iron.

George Johnson, Branch # 109, on April 8, 2008 playing River Oak G.C. on hole # 8, 136 yards long with a 6 Iron.

Dean Johnson, Branch # 32, on April 15, 2008 playing Deer Cliff G.C. on hole # 7, 118 yards long with a pitching wedge.           

Don Walker, Branch # 151, on April 17, 2008 playing Bennett Valley G.C. on hole # 15, 136 yards long with a 9 wood.

Norman Haney, Branch # 85, on April 28, 2008 playing Eagle Ridge G.C. on hole # 6, 128 yards long with a 5 wood.

Al Silva, Branch # 155, on May 2, 2008 playing Springtown G. C. on hole # 6, 94 yards long with a PW.

Gary Irwin, Branch # 171, on May 5, 2008 playing Tilden Park G.C. on hole # 11, 200 yards long with a Driver.

David Hrivnak,  Branch # 45, on May 13, 2008 playing Davis G.C. on hole # 11, 154 yards with a 5 iron.

Ray Spangler, Branch # 110, on May 20, 2008 playing Table Mt. G.C. on hole # 3, 124 yards long with a 9 iron.

Edward L. Carr, Branch # 161, on May 22, 2008 playing Shadow Lakes G. C. on hole # 7, 135 yards long with a Pitching wedge.                     

Ron Hammond, Branch # 19, On July 8, 2008 playing Lone Tree G.C. on hole # 5, 105 yards long with a Pitching wedge.

Shane Petersen, Branch # 159, On July 31, 2008 playing Airways G.C. on hole # 15, 115 yards long with a Pitching wedge. 

Martin Laurent, Branch # 55, On August 19, 2008 playing Coyote Run G.C. on hole # 14, 159 yards long with a 4 Iron.

Joe Stackhouse, Branch # 103, On September 3, 2008 playing Manteca Pk. G.C. on hole # 14, 163 yards long with a 5 wood.          

Ory Ryther, Branch # 84, On September 8, 2008 playing Bidwell Park G.C. on hole # 4, 139 yards long with a 11 wood. 

Joe Dydynski, Branch # 79, On September 20, 2008 playing Black Oak G.C. on hole # 7, 185 yards long with a 3 wood.

Henry Crossfield, Branch # 62, On September 24, 2008 playing Sunken Gardens G.C. on hole # 3, 156 yards long with a 5 wood.

Don Wagner, Branch # 102, On October 23, 2008 playing Haggin Oaks G.C. on hole # 3, 150 yards long with a 9 wood.

Tom Clark, Branch # 176, On November 3, 2008 playing in a SIR State golf tournament at Poppy Hills G.C. on hole # 6 139 yards long with a 7 iron.

Ted Morris, Branch # 45, On November 25, 2008 plying Table Mtn. G.C. on hole # 3, 124 yards long with a 6 iron.

Ken Hodges, Branch # 8, On December 8, 2008 playing Diablo Hills G.C. on hole # 3 106 yards long with a 5.

The following golfers earned a "Feather-In-Cap" Award for shooting their age:

Ralph Tomas, Branch # 100 on April 14, 2008 playing Rooster Run at the age 82 had a gross score of 81, the course rating is 69.0.

Bill McCord, Branch # 116, On June 2, 2008 playing Boundary Oaks at the age of 80 had a gross score of 80, the course rating is 71.2

Ernie Sopp, Branch # 87, On July 25, 2008 playing Van Buskirk at the age of 79 had a gross score of 77, the course rating is 70.8

Dave Platter, Branch # 8, On September 9, 2008 playing Deer Ridge at the age of 73 had a gross score of 73, the course rating is 69.2.

Jack Stack, Brqnch # 8, On October 20, 2008 playing Boundary Oak at the age of 79 had a gross score of 79, the course rating is 71.2.

Scott Graff, Branch # 8, On November 17, 2008 playing Boundary Oak at the age of 73 had a gross score of 73, the course rating is 71.2   

2007

Mel Ferreira, Branch 20, on January 8, 2007 at Rancho Canada West on Hole # 3, 167 yards with a 5 Iron.

Thomas Kewin, Branch # 7, on February 20, 2007 at Rooster Run G.C. on hole # 15, 118 yards with a 8 Iron.

LeRoy Seto, Branch 159, on March 1, 2007 at Fig Garden G.C. on Hole # 17, 127 yards with a # 7 Iron

Ray Devany, Branch 121, on March 12,2007 at Springtown G.C. on Hole # 15, 108 yards with a 5 Iron.

Sal Rodriguez, Branch # 103, on March 12, 2007 at Creekside G.C. on hole # 12, 175 yards with a 5 Wood.

Dick Bery, Branch 85, on March 19, 2007 at Laguna Seca G.C. on Hole # 17, 110 yards with a 7 Iron.

Mike Stebbins, Branch 110, on April 2, 2007 at Bidwell Park G.C. on Hole # 4, 139 yards with a 8 Iron.

Glen Case, Branch 69, on April 9, 2007 at Antelope G.C. on Hole # 4, 77 yards with a Sand Wedge.

Jim McMenamia, Branch # 98, on May 11, 2007 at Sunridge G.C. on hole # 7, 144 yards with a 5 wood.

Jerry Cradeur, Branch # 102, 0n May 31, 2007 at Turkey Creek G.C. on hole # 14, 130 yards with a 8 Iron.

Gilbert J. Salgueiro, Branch # 85, on May 31, 2007 at Genoa Lakes G.C. on hole # 17, 111 yards with a 8 Iron.

Ron Raker, Branch # 94, on June 1, 2007 at Spring Valley G.C. on hole # 4, 156 yards with a 6 Iron.

Hal Walton, Branch # 122, on June 4, 2007 at Foxtail North G.C. on hole # 6, 117 yards  with a 7 Iron.

John Cooper, Branch # 35, On June 4, 2007 at Rancho Canada East G.C. on hole # 17, 115 yards with a 8 Iron.

Conrad Everhard, Branch # 176, on June 6, 2007 at Windsor G.C. on hole # 11, 133 yards with a 5 Iron.

Nick Doiron, Branch # 50, on June 11, 2007 at Wild Hawk G.C. on hole # 17, 167 yards with a 5 Wood.

Robert Steiner, Branch # 122, On June 21, 2007 at Red Hawk Lakes G.C. on hole # 8, 130 yards with a 7 Iron.

Sam Allen, Branch # 52, On July 6, 2007 at Tuscan Ridge G.C. on hole # 5, 155 yards with a 7 Iron.

Ed Polen, Branch # 135, On July 9, 2007 at Canyon Oaks C.C. on hole # 11, 142 yards with a 5 Iron.

Ernie Lewis, Branch # 144, On July 16, 2007 at Creekside G.C. on hole # 12, 173 yards with a 5 Iron.

Richard Anderson, Branch # 85, On July 23, 2007 at La Guna Seca G.C. on hole # 8, 137 yards with a 9 Iron.

Warren Senegal, Branch # 69, On August 2, 2007 at Bartley Cavanaugh G.C. on hole # 12, 124 yards with a 7 Iron

Noel Hayes, Branch # 149, On August 15, 2007 at Foxtail G.C. on hole # 7, 143 yards with a 5 wood.

Bob Boguski, Branch # 169, On August 16, 2007 at Fig Garden G.C. on hole # 11, 165 yards with a 6 Iron.

Joe Luis, Branch # 103, On October 1, 2007 at Creekside G.C. on hole # 12, 147 yards with a 7 Iron.

Evans Warne, Branch # 102, On October 4, 2007 at Rio Lapaz G.C. on hole # 11, 107 yards with a 8 Iron.

Bill Cutting, Branch # 85, On October 15, 2007 at Rancho Canada G.C. on hole # 11, 165 yards with a 4 Iron.

Mel Ferreira, Branch # 20, On November 5, 2007 at Pajaro Valley G.C. on hole # 14, 166 yards with a 7 wood.

Mike Roudebush, Branch # 155, On December 3, 2007 at Springtown G.C. on hole # 6, 94 yards with a Wedge.

Edgar Weit, Branch # 36, On December 3, 2007 at Springhills G.C. on hole # 13, 100 yards with a 7 Iron

The following golfers earned a "Feather-In-Cap" Award for shooting their age:

Don Fox, Branch # 129 on July 1, 2007 playing Tierra Oaks at the age 77 had a gross score of  77. The course rating is 68.7.

Morris Johnson, Branch # 85 on July 16, 2007 playing Rancho Canada East at the age 83 had a gross score of 83. The course rating is 68.0.

Allen Beallo, Branch # 151 on July 30, 2007 playing Bennett Valley at the age 75 had a gross score of 75. The course rating is 69.4.

Don Cashman, Branch # 8 on October 22, 2007 playing Paradise Valley at the age 74 had a gross score of 74. The course rating is 70.6

Jack Stack, Branch # 8 on November 19,2007 playing Boundary Oak. at the age 76 had a gross score of 76. The course rating is 70.7

2006  

Bill Cammerer, Branch 146, on Feb. 14, 2006 at Boundary Oak on hole # 2, 140 yards with a 7 iron.  

Lee Narramore, Branch 107, on February 23, 2006 at Davis Muni G.C. on hole #7, 121 yards with an 8 Iron.  

Mort Weishahn, Branch 88 on May 2, 2006 at Blue Rock Springs on hole # 8, 138 yards with a 9 Iron.

Mel Ferreira, Branch 20 on May 8, 2006 at Spring Hills G.C. on hole#10, 155 yards with a 5 Iron.

Ron Inzerillo, Branch 93, on May 10, 2006 at Mackenzie G.C. on hole #12, 171 yards with a 6 iron.

Mike Williamson, Branch 159, on June 15, 2006 at Riverbend G.C. on hole #14, 138 yards with a 3 Wood.

Ray Tietzel, Branch 102, on June 28, 2006 at Haggin Oaks G.C. on hole #3, 122 yards with a 6 Iron.

Niels Waidtlow, Branch 171 on June 26, 2006 at Lone Tree G.C. on hole #2, 153 yards with a 6 Iron.

Bill Roberts, Branch 85 on June 26, 2006 at Laguna Seca G.C. on hole #12, 165 years with a 5 Wood.

Richard Roach, Branch 110 on July 17, 2006 at Bidwell Park G.C. on hole #16, 150 yards with a 9 Wood.

Richard Anderson, Branch 85 on August 21, 2006 at Springhills G.C. on hole #7, 175 yards with a 5 Iron.

Jerry Longseth, Branch 170 on August 22, 2006 at Rio La Paz G.C. on hole # 12, 157 yards with a 7 Iron.

Gene Pons, Branch 34 on August 22, 2006 at Callippe G.C. on hole # 6, 116 yards with a 9 Iron.

Jack Whitaker, Branch 159 on August 22, 2006 at Airways G.C. on Hole # 15, 125 yards with an 8 Iron.

William Clarke, Branch 76 on September 18, 2006 At Bennett Valley G.C. on hole #8, 138 yards with a 5 Wood.

Buck Kendrick, Branch 35 on November 6, 2006 at Sunnyvale Municipal G.C. on hole #15, 178 yards with a 3 Wood.

Richard Lauther, Branch 150 on November 21, 2006 at Wildhawk G.C. on hole #12, 167 yards with a 5 Iron.

Paul Goodwin, Branch 62 on December 4, 2006 at Spring Valley G.C. on hole #4, 174 yards with a 5 Wood.

Troy Powell, Branch 116 on December 4, 2006 at Boundary Oaks on hole #17, 186 yards with a #3 Rescue Club.

The following golfers earned a "Feather-In-Cap" Award for shooting their age:

Gil Decker, Branch 120 on June 20, 2006 playing Lake of the Pines, at age 78 had a gross score of 78.  The course rating is 68.3

Allen Beallo, Branch 151, on October 9, 2006 playing Rooster Run. At age 74 had a gross score of 74.  The course rating is 68.7

2005  

Winslow Callahan, Branch 157, on January 13, 2005 at Oakmont (Executive) G.C. on hole # 8, 145 yards with A 6 iron.  

Ernest Taylor, Branch 99, on January 17, 2005 at Green tree G.C. on hole # 10, 140 yards with a 7 Iron.

Dick Cady, Branch 94, on February 3, 2005 at Spring Valley G.C. on hole #7, 157 yards.  No club specified.

Joe L. Lopez, Branch 99, on February 7, 2005 at Green Tree G.C. on hole # 4, 146 yards with a 5 Iron.

Donald Camison, Branch 85, on March 7, 2005 at Pajaro Valley G.C. on hole # 7, 105 yards with a wedge.

John DeFelice, Branch 118, on March 8, 2005 at Willow Park G.C. on hole # 3, 124 yards with an 8 Iron.

Richard Makaiwi, Branch 155, on March 14, 2005 at Springtown G.C. on hole #6, 94 yards with a Sand Wedge.

Donald A. Dill, Branch 79, on March 14, 2005 at Timber Creek G.C. on hole # 14, 156 yards with a 6 Iron

Jim Boultbee, Branch 20, on April 11, 2005 at Spring Hill G.C. on hole # 7, 181 yards with a 3 Wood.

Don Cummings, Branch 110, on May 2, 2005 at Bidwell Pk. on hole # 7, 139 yards with a 9 Wood

Ron Robinson, Branch 6, on May 4, 2005 at Sky West G.C. on hole #8, 127 yards with an 8 Iron.

Stan Rock, Branch 93, on June 17, 2005 at Silver Oak G.C. on hole # 3, 112 yards with a sand wedge.

Terry Mason, Branch 8, on September 6, 2005 at Blue Rock Springs on hole # 16, 137 yards with a 7 iron.

Dick Roach, Branch 110, on Oct. 3, 2005 at Bidwell Pk. on hole #12, 168 yards with a 6 iron.

Jerry Robertson, Branch 102, on Oct. 19, 2005 at Bing Maloney on hole # 3, 141 yards with a 7 iron.

Buck Kendrick, Branch 35, on Oct. 27, 2005 at Spring Valley on hole # 2 155 yards with a 5 iron.

Sam Mazzariello, Branch 54, on November 30, 2005 at Micke Grove on hole # 16, 179 yards with a driver.

Walter Nauer, Branch 150, on Dec. 2, 2005 at Cordova G.C. on hole # 8, 159 yards with a 4 iron.

The following golfers earned a "Feather-In-Cap" Award for shooting their age:

Art Ross, Branch 22, on February 10, 2005 playing Adobe Creek G.C at age 87 had a gross score of 87.  The golf course rating is 68.1

Carl L. D’Alessio, Branch 25 on April, 19, 2005 playing Bennett Valley G. C. at age 84 had a gross score of 84. The course rating is 69.4

George Greenfell, Branch 1, on July 28, 2005 playing Sunnyvale G.C. at age 82 had a gross score of 78.  The course rating is 68.3

 2004  

Bob White, Branch 146, on January 13, 2004 at Boundary Oak G.C. on hole #6, 174 yards with a 9 wood.

Bill Marvin, Branch 169, at Riverside G.C. on hole #8, 165 yards with a 3-wood.

Donald R. Stacks, Branch 74, on February 10, 2004 at Pleasant Hills G.C. on hole # 6, 161 yards with a 7 wood.

John Eagleton, Branch 122, on March 22, 2004 at Rooster Run G.C. on hole # 6, 107 yards with a 7 iron.

Carroll Goode , Branch 109, on April 6, 2004 at Rio La Paz G.C. on hole # 8, 132 yards with a 6 iron.

Pete Aurigemma, Branch 132, on May 12, 2004 at Foxtail G.C.(South) on hole #3, 107 yards with an 8 iron.

Gil Salgueiro, Branch 85, on May 17, 2004 at Laguno Seca G.C. on hole #2, 139 yards with a Driver.

Robert H. Carlstead, Branch 5, on May 20, 2004 at Coyote Creek (Tournament Course) G.C. on hole #7, 100 yards with an 8 iron.

Tom Costello, Branch 69, on May 20, 2004 at Bartley Cavanaugh G.C. on hole #12, 124 yards with an 8 iron.

Don Palermo, Branch 125, on June 16, 2004 at Santa Clara G.C. on hole #8, 124 yards with a 7 iron.

Fred Asche, Branch 49, on June 29, 2004 at Mather G.C. on hole #7, 165 yards with a 3 wood.

Richard Zamarini, Branch 159, on July 22, 2004 at Airways G.C. on hole #5, 135 yards with a 6 iron.

William Grant, Branch 21, on August 6, 2004 at Spring Valley G.C. on hole #4, 155 yards with a 3 iron.

Ernest Neves, Branch 99, on August 16, 2004 at Green Tree G.C. on hole #4, 146 yards with a 9 wood.

Ken Adriance, Branch 105, on August 18, 2004 at The Reserve at Spanos Park G.C. on hole # 4, 138 yards with a 9 iron.

Don Cummings, Branch 110, on August 19, 2004 at Southridge G.C. on hole # 15, 109 yards with an 8 iron.

Ken Jones, Branch 21, on August 20, 2004 at Spring Valley G.C. on hole # 2, 158 yards with a 5 iron.

Reno Tagnetti, Branch 1, on September 9, 2004 at Sunnyvale G.C. on hole #7, 136 yards with a 7 wood.

John Sterling, Branch 129, on September 21, 2004 at Canyon Oaks G.C. on hole #11, 136 yards with a 6 iron.

Leland O’Dell, Branch 106, on October 4, 2004 at Cypress Lakes G.C. on hole #14, 140 yards with a 7 wood.

Walter Waldo, Branch 76, on October 4, 2004 at Bennett Valley  G.C. on hole #8, 203 yards with a Driver. 

Guillermo Saavedra, Branch 1, on October 27, 2004 at Poplar Creek G.C. on hole #15, 138 yards with a 7 iron.

Mike Navone, Branch 49, on November 5, 2004 at El Tigre G.C.Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico on hole #15, 140 yards with a 7 iron

Ted Anderson,  Branch 155, on November 8, 2004 at Las Positas G. C. on hole #7 with a 6 Iron.

Raymond Navarro, Branch 63, on November 16, 2004 at El Cid Golf Course in Mazatlan, Mexico, on hole #3, 169 yards with a 6 iron.  This was in a State Tournament on the Dawn Princess Cruise.

Aeden Riess, Branch 46, on November 23, 2004 at Swenson Park (Executive) G.C. on hole #4, 130 yards with a 23 degree metal wood.

The following golfers earned a "Feather-In-Cap" Award for shooting their age:

George Greenfell, Branch 1, on February 12, 2004 playing Sunnyvale G.C. at age 81 had a gross score of 77.  The course rating is 68.3

Alfred Fregosi, Branch 1, on February 12, 2004 playing Sunnyvale G.C. at age 90 had a gross score of 83. The golf course rating 68.3

Eric A. Roeckl, Branch 149, on March 9, 2004 playing Paradise Valley G.C. at age 80 had gross score of 80. The golf course rating is 70.0

Norm McGee, Branch 102, on March 25, 2004 playing Dry Creek Ranch G.C. at age 82 had a gross score of 82. The golf course rating is 69.5

James W. Fisher, Branch 134, on June 7, 2004 playing Bennett Valley G.C. at age 80 had a gross score of 78. The golf course rating is 69.4 

Chris Ramos, Branch 25, in June 2004 playing Sharp Park G.C. at age 84 had a gross score of 84.  The golf course rating is 70.3

Howard W. Steege, Branch 35, on July 12, 2004 playing Spring Hills G.C. at age 83 had a gross score of 82. The golf course rating is 69.6

2003  

Rayburn L. White of Branch 169 on March 4, 2003 at Pheasant Run GC on hole #11, 115 yd, with a pitching wedge.

Tom Maus of Branch 50, at MacKenzie GC on hole # 12, 171 yds, with a 5 wood. 

Marv Hanson of Branch 100, on March 24, 2003 at Petaluma Golf and Country Club, on hole #8, 169 yds, with a 5 wood.

Larry Hoffman, Branch 105, on April 5, 2003, hole #4 at  Napa GC at Kennedy Park 178 yards 5-iron. 

Lyle Lai, Branch 112, on May 12, 2003, hole #3 at Antelope Greens GC 131 yards 7 iron.

Bobbie Byers of Branch 62, on May 19, 2003 at Delaveaga GC on hole #11, 162 yds, with a 5 iron.

Don Wagner, Branch 102, on May 22, 2003, hole #3 at Bing Maloney GC 141 yards 7 iron. 

Chuck Sargent, Branch 144, on June 9, 2003, hole #17 at Dryden Park GC 125 yards 9 iron. 

John E. “Jed” Daniel, Branch 116, on June 23, 2003, at hole #4 Tilden Park GC 135 yards 6 iron.

Harry W. Wright, Branch 33, on June 26, 2003, hole #16 Cordova GC, 143 yd, Driver.

Neil Throckmorton, Branch 102, on June 26, 2003, hole #4 Cherry Island GC 110 yards 8 iron.

Cliff Lucas, Branch 93, on June 27, 2003, hole #7 Davis GC, 121 yd, 8 iron.

Walter Smith, Branch 100, on June 30, 2003, hole # 4 Petaluma GCC 175 yards 5 wood.

Eugene Parker, Branch 110, on July 7, 2003 at Bidwell Park G.C. on hole #4, 139 yards with a 7 iron.

John A. Metzger, Branch 159, on July 9, 2003, hole #5 Riverside GC 149 yards 4 iron.

Jim Berkeland, Branch 21, on July 11, 2003, hole #8 Santa Clara GC 126 yards 7-wood.

Donald M. Glenn, Branch 106, on July 14, 2003, hole #3 Cypress Lakes GC 151 yards 5 iron.

Bill K. Kishi, Branch 33, on July17, 2003, hole #6 Antelope Greens GC,. 127 yd, 3 wood.

Frank Morabito, Branch 27, on July 28,2003, hole #6 Fountaingrove Resort & GC, 109 yd, 7 iron.

Jim Ricci, Branch 100, on July 28, 2003, hole #8 Petaluma GCC, 165 yd, 2 iron.

Robert M. Whitney, Branch 6, on August 5, 2003, hole # 11 Skywest GC, 121 yd 9 iron.

Douglas Finch, Branch 33, on August 7, 2003, hole #16 Antelope Greens GC, 119 yd, 8 iron.

Mel G. Melby, Branch 133, on August 26, 2003, hole #2 Rooster Run Golf Club, 148 yd, 3 iron.

Bob Becker, Branch 94, on August 29, 2003, hole # 8 Santa Clara GC, 148 yd, 5 wood.

Don Cummings, Branch 110, on September 8, 2003 at Bidwell Park G.C. on hole #12, 168 yards with a Driver.

Mike Schwarz, Branch 132, on September 17, 2003, hole #6 Foxtail GC (North), 110 yd, 9 iron.

Art Brown, Branch 33, on September 18, 2003, hole #4 Antelope Greens GC, 71 yd, 8 iron.

Donald Suchomel, Branch 105, on September 22, 2003, hole #14 Cypress Lakes GC, 140 yd, 6 iron.

Walter E. Beaver, Branch 105, on October 11, 2003 at Vintner’s G.C. on hole #8, 157 yards with a 7 wood.

Joe Tringali, Branch 132, on October 14, 2003, hole #3 Foxtail GC (North), 144 yd, 7 iron.

Marvin Brinson, Branch 76, on November 3, 2003 at Bennett Valley G.C. on hole #6, 157 yards with a 5 wood.

Ray C. Allen, Branch 159, on November 25, 2003 at Riverside G.C. on hole # 5, 73 yards with a Sand Wedge.

Joe Wimberley, Branch 105, on November 26, 2003 at Vintner’s G.C. on hole #13, 128 yards with a 7 wood. 

The following golfers earned a "Feather-In-Cap" Award for shooting their age:

Kay Sakai of Branch 85 on March 3, 2003 at age 78, playing Pajaro Valley G.C., shot a gross score of 77. Course rating from the white tees is 68.3

Fred Schneider, Branch 99, on March 31, 2003 at age 85 shot a 76 on Green Tree GC. Course rating is 68.5

James W. Fisher of Branch 134 on May 27, 2003 at age 80 shot a gross score of 78 playing Bennett Valley GC.

Ralph Thomas, Branch 25, on June 23, 2003 at age 76 shot a 76 on Rooster Run GC. Course rating is 68.7

Walter Anderson, Branch 100, for "Shooting-His-Age" on October 13, 2003 playing Rooster Run GC at age 91 he shot a gross score of 86