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30 | THE COLONY NEWS | FEBRUARY 2026 | December's tournament had 48 golfers filling in 12 foursomes for our most popular event, "Pick Your Own Foursome." We play this event three times each season, and it's always spirited competition. This time, the "A" flight had less than a stroke separating hem. Winning Teams "A" Flight 1st 53.088 Larry Determan, Vicky Cornille, George Herrera and Kirsten Milbrandt 2nd 53.906 Jim and Janet Nachtigal, Rich and Bea Brown 3rd 58.693 Bruce and Ann Hartwig, Bob Miller and Debbie Johnson "B" Flight 1st 51.519 Joe Consantino, Mary Robinson, Candi Pineiro and Denise Sturm 2nd 55.875 Bruce Smith, Barbara Crosdale, Gary Wilson and Linda Peterson 3rd 56.239 Pete Yatar, Nonita Scott, Charles Craven and Barbara Keen Closest to the Pin #2 Team #10, David and Pat Bailey, Mike Tsumura and Anita Hoetker – 13'4" #5 Women, Sherry Roberts – 5'6" / Men, Gary Wilson – 5'6" #15 Women, Anita Hoetker – 4'10" / Men, David Bailey – 4'10" #16 Team #13, Joe Consantino, Mary Robinson, Candi Pineiro and Denise Sturm – 9'3" The Darwin award went unclaimed in December, but it was given to Larry Determan (at left) and will be in good hands as he won the award three times in 2025 and has become very familiar with it. The Mr. & Mrs. Jack and Jill Award for 2025 was presented to David and Pat Bailey (at right) for their unconditional support and participation in our season of play. Our next contest is Feb. 12 and will be the "A & B Format." As with all J & J events ,you do not have to be a member of either the Men's or Women's Golf Clubs to play. Just pick up your sticks and join us for the fun and friendly competition. See ya on the links! Jack & Jill By Dennis Murphy, 951-461-0457 Ladies Golf By Judy Lebovitz, 951-461-0065 Our new Board presided over our January lunch meeting, which was catered by The Cove Bar & Grill. Our new Tournament Director, Suzanne Marsolais-Johnson, announced the Aces for 2025 and reported that the Ace of the Year tournament, which was rained out, will be held soon. Cash prizes, gifts and golf balls were given to the ladies who played the most games, had the most birdies, etc., for both the 18- and 9-holes ladies. We had two new members join us, and we are very happy to have such a great group of women playing each week. Tee time is 8:30 am every Tuesday in January, February and March. Our monthly meetings are on the first Tuesday of the month after golf, with lots of information, camaraderie and a delicious catered lunch. If you would like to join our club, please contact our Membership chair, Linda Peterson at 360-790-9590. In the meantime, we hope to see you on the links!