President's Corner
January Mad Scramble went off without a hitch, the course played fair with lots of low rounds. Good Job by Mark Miller dealing with the canceled Super's Revenge due to weather and getting as many as he could to participate in our Mad Scramble. My hand still hurts from writing all those refund checks, hope we don’t have to deal with that again.
January also brings our first away trip of the year. Remember to win the “Little Brown Jug” you have to have played in at least 3 away trips throughout the year as we count the 3 lowest NET rounds you have on the books. Included in the away tournaments is the Weekender this year at Pala Mesa which should be a lot of fun staying on site. Keep your eyes open for when the Weekender is opened for sign up online, first 40 to sign up are in and more information will be available at our next General meeting on Feb 10th under the big White Tent, make sure to join us if you can.
Play well!
Brad Wilcox
Meeting Minutes
On Tuesday, January 13, the first 2026 monthly meeting of the El Dorado Park Men’s Golf Club was held under the Big White Tent. Chef Bing and his team served the fan favorite buffet of meatloaf that was accompanied by mashed potatoes, gravy, rolls, salad, and cookies for dessert. Still the best deal in town for $8.
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm by President Brad Wilcox, who led the members in the Pledge of Allegiance. There were approximately 72 members including past presidents Mike Montgomery, Terry Fulford, Clifford Aichele, Walter Gordon, Don Marmion, Nick Zamora and life member Bob Livingstone.
New member and scratch golfer Jim Spurlock introduced himself.
The previous month’s Meeting Minutes and Treasurer’s Report were approved.
Directors’ Reports:
President Brad Wilcox introduced the 2026 Board of Directors and thanked Bob Livingstone for his many somewhat successful years as treasurer and that Bob would stay on the Board as Historian due to his outstanding memory retention skills.
Thursday Team Play Captain Bob Livingstone reviewed the crushing 2 point defeat by Costa Mesa at El Dorado while Saturday Team Play Captain Kevin Mehlbrech announced that his team beat Recreation Park at ElDo.
Director Mike Montgomery warned the members to be on time at the tee box or that they could be severely punished with a 5-year board term.
President Brad Wilcox, as the pro tem Entertainment Chairman, reiterated that there are 5 away tournaments that the members do not want to miss, including a Wednesday at Morongo Tukwet. Check the website for dates.
Director and Rules Chairman Cliff Aichele mentioned that there were no new USGA rules for 2026 (not to be confused with new rules for the PGA) and also advised members to download the USGA rules app for a handy reference. Members can also call Cliff anytime day or night (he’s not busy) with rules questions.
Special Events Chairman Rich Koskela commended the big winners for the Christmas tournament as: Bill Hasselman, Steven Sterry, Lat Syprasert, Jeff Miller, and Ryan Silbaugh.
Director and Handicap Chairman Vern Followell announced that the Most Improved Golfers were: Chris Mandich for 4Q and 2025 full-year honors goes to Tom Retterath. Vern also mentioned that the differential at the Christmas Tourney was 5.7 and that 9 golfers were honored to be chosen for adjustments. Any questions, feel free to text Vern multiple times.
Director Omar Diaz presented trophies to the Flight champions: Doug Jones (Pres.), Patrick Field (VP), Mark “Lucky” Miller (Sec.), Vern Cannon (Treas.), Henry de Graaff (Dir.).
Director Mark Ziegenhagen announced that December’s Golfer-of-the-Month honors go to Terry “I never win” Fulford (net 65) and Mel Collins (gross 69). Mark will be reaching out to the 2025 monthly winners for the Golfer-of-the-year tournament details.
VP-Tournament Chairman-Webmaster-Life Member Mark Miller commented that the Christmas Tourney was a HUGE success with 186 players and over half cashing in. He also mentioned that the January Mad Scramble is looking good and encouraged everyone to wear their “mad” hats.
There was no New Business.
There was no Old Business.
The winner of the $50 attendance drawing was Cap’n Mehlbrech.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:27 pm.
Cary Thomason
Secretary/Membership Director
January membership is 490
Director-at-Large
Omar Diaz Director-at-Large
We had a great start to 2026 with great weather so far for our 2 tournaments and looking like that will continue. Not much from me tell we get to March with Daylight Saving Time and the Putting contest is back on before our General Meeting on Tuesday, March 10th.
The Flights Championships start in August with sign-ups in July and will be for the first 80 players to make up the 5 brackets of 16 players each.
Good Luck for the Select Drive this month,
Omar
Director-at-Large 2
Mark Ziegenhagen Director-at-Large2
Hello Members,
It was another slow month with cards. We had one Gross Card and two NET cards. Congrats to Neal Janssen who fired a smooth 72. After a rough start on front nine (39), he came back with 3 birdies on the back nine (33). Our Net winner is no stranger around here, Vern Cannon shot a net 67. I heard him in the parking lot saying “I can’t believe how many putts i made!” Tony Glorioso honorable mention with net 69. Congrats to both Golfers for January GOM. Our February tournament is a non post round, so come out with another member during week and play some golf! Weather has been summer like but some rain coming.
2025 Golfer of the Year tournament has been set! Saturday April 4 with first times starting at 8am. They are punching Greens in mid March so they should be good to go that weekend! Emails will follow this month to get commitments for the weekend. Remember Men’s club pays for your round. You pay for cart and beers!
See you at the meeting!
Ziggy
Historian
Bob Livingstone Club Historian
Howdy everyone. We have a couple of Port Authority shirts with the Club logo that were purchased for Team Play but were not needed. We have two Medium and two 2XL shirts in royal blue and two XL shirts in grey. We also have two grey ball caps with the Club logo on them as well. We will sell everything for $20 each at the February meeting; you can proudly wear the Club logo. First come, first sold!
Livy