THE DUCK CALL
SEPTEMBER 2016
The Newsletter for the membership of Drake Creek Golf Club
Newcomb, Riley, Trevathan Claim Texas Roadhouse West
Kentucky Open Crowns
Nick Newcomb of Benton won the professional division of the West Kentucky
Open for the first time by a whopping 6 shots over local professional, Rick Cochran
of Paducah. Newcomb fired a two-day total of 10 under par and won $1050 for
his efforts. Ryne Burnett, Clay Hinton, and Nic Gooden all tied for 3rd, 14 shots
behind Newcomb.
Calvert City golfer Derek Riley (143) defeated a trio of Paducah area college
golfers; Joey Mayo (Rhodes College), Nick Thompson (WKU), and Drake
Stepter (Freed Hardeman Univ.) on the first hole of a 4-way playoff to claim the
amateur division title.
Eddie Trevathan (Gleason TN - 150) defeated Drake Creek members Rob
Proctor and Tommy Thomas (151) to claim the Senior Amateur Crown. Nelson
Shelby claimed first place honors in the second senior division flight.
66 players competed in this year’s West Kentucky Open. But the
tournament’s true success is probably best measured by the comments, letters,
and emails that we received from the players. Many considered the WKO to be
the most professionally run tournament they played all year. The Drake Creek
staff would like to extend our thanks to our member volunteers who helped make
everything run so well! We couldn’t do it without you!
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Glow Ball scheduled for September 23
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Come join us for a fun filled evening of Glow Ball Golf on Friday, September
23. We’ll all meet at The Patio Grill at 6:00 for a Dutch Treat meal and to
organize teams. Then we’ll tee off about 7:30 PM.
The cost is $25 for members and $30 for non-members. This fee includes
your glowball and stick, glow supplies for the course, and a nominal prize fund.
This is a multi-person scramble event. Teams will be determined by a draw.
Couples may play together if they wish. You must sign up in advance!
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Men’s Night Finale Scramble with Added Cash!
Sunday, October 2, 2:00PM
The 18 hole men’s night finale is set for Sunday, October 2. To be eligible you
must have purchased at least $20 in putting tickets during Men’s Night this
season. You can still make yourself eligible before the event. Plan to play.
COUPLES GOLF FINALE
The 18-hole Couples Golf
Finale event will be on Saturday,
September 24. This will be a
1:30PM shotgun start. We plan to
dine at the Patio Grill and hand out
awards immediately following the
golf tournament.
All Drake Creek members can
participate. However, only
couples that have posted a
minimum of 8 Tuesday evening
rounds are eligible for prizes.
Please sign up in the golf shop
if you plan to play!
PGA GOLF
LESSONS
M. Todd Butts,
PGA
Call 898-GOLF
UPCOMING EVENTS
SEPT 2: Small PM golf Outing. Call
for tee times.
SEPT 3-4: Club Championship
SEPT 10: AM Event. Call for tee
times.
SEPT 10-11: Cup Team at Drake C.
SEPT 12-13: NCAA Event. Call for
tee times.
SEPT 16: Large AM Event. Call for
available tee times all day
SEPT 17: Phelps Creek 8:00AM
Corporate Event 1:00PM. Call for
limited tee times.
SEPT 20: AM golf event. Call for tee
times.
SEPT 23: Glow Ball Event. Meet at
Patio Grill at 6:00. Tee off around
darkness.
SEPT 24: Couples Golf Finale.
1:30PM. Call for tee times.
SEPT 24: Small AM Golf Outing. Call
for tee times all day
OCT 1: 1-Man Scramble
OCT 2: Men’s Night Finale
NEW POLICY EFFECTIVE
IMMEDIATELY
NO SINGLE RIDER CARTS
Drake Creek is no longer allowing
single riders in golf groups of 2 or more
when using Drake Creek carts.
Cart fees will be applied to members
who violate the policy. We are attempting
to eliminate wear and tear on carts, turf,
and unnecessary fuel charges.
CREW GAME
SEPTEMBER TEE TIMES
Saturday, Sept 3
no game club championship
no game club championship
Labor Day, Sept 5
11:00 AM
Sunday, Sept 4
Saturday, Sept 10
1:00PM
Sunday, Sept 11
8:00 AM
Saturday, Sept 17 no game Phelps Creek
Sunday, Sept 18
11:00 AM
Saturday, Sept 24
12:00 PM
Sunday, Sept 25
11:00 AM
Boats & Holes Sink August Chicken Tour!
Hackey Shack and Team Bacon Cruise to Runner UP
Boats and Holes was the only team to beat their handicap on the August Chicken Tour. They shot 2 under their handicap to claim a
2 shot victory on the July Chicken Tour. They collected $396 for the win.
Hackey Shack and Team Bacon tied for second place and split $264.
The Fore Skins won the only skin (seems fitting doesn't it?) with a birdie on hole #17. That skin wrapped up $220 for the team.
11 Teams have registered for the 2016 Chicken Tour . 8 different teams have already won or placed this year. September
handicaps are posted in the golf shop.
+1
-2
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+1
+4
+4
+8
+2
+5
+6
FOWL PLAY : Todd Butts, Bill Allen, Glen Davis, Norm Aschenbrenner
BOATS & HOLES: Robert Belt, Shannon Jaco, Tait Smith, Jordan Duncan
HACKEY SHACK: Andy Gates, Leo Zimmerman, Doug Pruitt, Brent Stringer
TEAM BACON: Postman, Jason Henson, Ryan Brown, Glen Waldon
FORESKINS: Jerry Blankenship, Rob Kincaid, Paul Baker, Jason Harris
SMOKE & FIRE: Sandy McDaniel, Lonnie Fugate, Kevin Scott, Raymond Love
SURVIVORS: Kenny Boaz, Tyson Morris, Tom Lampe, Jonathan Renfrow
MOTHERS CLUCKERS: Gene Barrett, Beau Barrett, Matt Scott, Weston Jones
KENT'S KRAZIES: Kent Riley, Les Case, Warren VanWyck, Warren VanWyck Jr.
THE DIRTY BIRDIES: Corey Faith, Jacob Belt, Sammy Smith, Glen (Fly) Lawler
NO NAME YET: Sherri Henson, Bryan Henson, Ernestine Love, Bryan Henson
Drake Creek Again To Host Area’s Most
Unique Golf Event
TWO RIVERS TWO MAN SCRAMBLE
Saturday and Sunday
October 22-23
8:00AM Shotgun Start both Days
$150 per Team
1 MAN SCRAMBLE
For those of you who say that you always make the
second putt, here’s an event just for you. Drake Creek
will host the third annual West Kentucky One Man
Scramble on Saturday, October 1st.
The tournament format allows each player 2
mulligans on every hole. Unused mulligans will not be
carried over to the next hole so players must use the
mulligans or lose them.
The tournament will shotgun start at 8:00AM. It
will be flighted and anyone is welcome to play. The
number of flights and prizes will be determined by the
number of entries. Entry Fee is $60 and includes
Lunch, Cart, Green Fees, and a golf package.
Applications are available online and in the Drake
Creek Golf Shop. –SEE MEMBER DISCOUNT
includes tournament fees, prizes, and carts
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Drake Creek Members See Enclosed Entry Coupon!
Cup Team Back in Action Against Graves County
Cup Team members keep your game sharp and get ready to play
Graves County on September 10-11. We'll start around 1:00 both days.
Call Carla in the golf shop if you want to participate.
Become a Drake Creek fan on
FACEBOOK
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2-Man Scramble
Flights and Sunday Pairings based on Saturday
Scores
Lunch Available at the course (not included)
Carts provided for all teams
Robert Belt and Sandy McDaniel Match Win
2016 Match Play Championships
Congratulations are in order for Robert Belt and
Sandy McDaniel as they won the 2016 Drake Creek
Match Play Championships. Robert was the gross
division winner and Sandy was the net division
winner.
Robert defeated Tyson Morris in the gross
division finals. While Sandy closed out Jeff Byars to
win the gross division.
Congratulations gentlemen!
MEMBER DISCOUNT
up to $20 OFF
2-Man Scramble Entry Fee
MEMBER DISCOUNT
$10 for Each Member
1-Man Scramble Entry Fee
$10 OFF
Drake Creek Golf Club
Saturday, September 17
8:00 AM Shotgun Start
Play well, take home some cash. Play badly, you
may experience Woody’s Revenge!
4-Person Scramble - Flighted format - 100% Cash payback!
Entry fee is $240.00 per team and includes cart, green fee, lunch, some cold
beverages, and cash prizes! All Entries must be received by September 8, 2015.
AND AS USUAL, THE FIELD IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 27 PAID TEAMS.
(However, more teams can enter if they provide their own carts!)
Additional Prizes awarded for Longest Drive and Closest to Pins on all par 3’s.
Ties will be broken by a scorecard count-back.
Men’s Player of the Year
Point Standings
2657
2003
1394
1169
1168
1132
1127
1114
1076
1024
1018
1012
Belt, Robert
Belt,Jacob
Stringer, Brent
McDaniel Sandy
Colbert,Kenny
Proctor,Rob
Riley,Kent
Brown,Ryan
Love,Raymond
Banks,Mo
Smith,Sammy
Barrett,Gene
Ladies’ Player of the Year
Point Standings
665
647
White,Chris
Love, Ernestine
425
Colbert, Daphne
392
319
Block, Paula
Agee, Connie
218
Banks, Mary
105
75
Durard, Brenda
Blagg, Deb
75
Lockard, Janine
40
40
Durard, Tesa
Middleton,Laura
This is your restaurant. Please support it.
Thank you 2016 Hole Adopters
Please tell these folks how grateful you are for their support
so far this season. The following members have dedicated
their time to make Drake Creek a better facility.
If you'd like to help, we are still looking for assistance on the
grounds around The Golf Shop and around The Patio Grill.
#1 Andrew Gates
#2 The Belt Family
#3 Skip Burgess
#4 Terry Stringer
#5 Kenny & Daphne Colbert
#6 Greg Watson
#7 Jerry Sanders
#8 Bill Allen
#9 Kent Riley
#10 Brent Stringer
#11 Jackie & Brenda Durard
#12 Tommy White
#13 Glen Davis and Laura Middleton
#14 Ryan Brown
#15 Don & Paula Block
#16 Tony Martin
#17 Jim Paluski
#18 Connie Agee
And Thank You Dennis Bristol for all your facility help!