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A Message From the Chairman!
This year, we started a set of “ANNUAL AWARDS”. The requirements were that each Team or individual compete in at least 3 State Tournaments, and their 3 lowest NET scores would be used to determine the “GOLFERS OF THE YEAR”.
We are awarding Silver Eagle Coins to the winning Team, the winning Individual, the team with 80+ points, and the individual with the lowest single net rounds of the year.
Results: TEAM
1. Svobodny, Buhlert, Valdes, and Katisfolis 389
2. Keller, Schlatter, Toczylowski, Bernie, and Wright 391
3. Steffens, Miller, Woods, Flores 392
INDIVIDUAL
1. Martin Virelas 208
2/3. Jim Keller and John Rittweger 215
4. Vinicio Navarro 219
80+
1. Gikis 224
2. Gilcrest 225
3. Mattson 229
Lowest Net Rounds
1. Virelas 64
2. Patterson 65
3. Toth 66
This was the first year that we offered this competition. We will continue the program in 2026 and have even better prizes. In 2025, first place was a Silver Eagle coin, 2nd was $150 (Team) or $75 (Individual) and 3rd was $60 (Team) or $25 Individual.
The high finishers came from the following Branches:
149 (Napa)
49 (Sacramento)
35 (Los Altos)
125 (San Jose)
Monterey-Santa Cruz (85)
Lets see how many other Branches will be taking home prizes in 2026!!
Some of the winners are pictured below. From left to right are Bill Katisfolis, John Valdes, Jim Svobodny and Jerry Buhlert.
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Helping Golfers Choose the Right Tees
The USGA recently dug in to determine what tees players should
be using based on their abilities and Handicap Index.
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Please block these dates on your Branch and Area Golf Calendar so we aren’t scheduling on top
of each other; your cooperation is appreciated. Thank you, the SIR State Golf Committee
January
Regions, Areas, and Branches should hold their annual Golf meetings to spread the word of their 2025 Schedules.
Region and Area Golf Chairmen should work together to coordinate these events.
April
The Spring Fling
April 22nd and 23rd
at
Napa’s Chardonnay GC and Eagle Vlines GC.
Click HERE to see the Flyer
Click HERE for the entry form!
You can fill it out online, then submit it!
Click HERE to see the hotel options.
WE HAVE A HARD TIME READING YOUR HANDWRITING!!
PLEASE FILL IN THIS FORM ONLINE,
PRINT IT OUT AND MAIL IT IN.
May
Fun In Fairfield
May 20th and 21ST
at
Rancho Solano GC and Paradise GC.
Click HERE to see the Flyer
Click HERE for the entry form!
You can fill it in online, then print it!
June
Springs Eternal
June 24th and 25th
at
Spring Rock (East & West Courses)
Click HERE to see the Flyer
Click HERE for the entry form!
You can fill it in online then print it!
August
State Team Championship Tournament
(“The Chairman’s Tournament”)
August TBD at
TBD
Click on the course name to visit its website.
A SIR member-only tournament
Each team will consist of an A-B-C-D Player within the following Index limits.
| Player | Index limits |
| A | 0 – 17.0 |
| B | 17.1 – 22.0 |
| C | 22.1 – 27.0 |
| D | 27.1 and above |
The team can choose which day and a preferred tee time they wish to play.
NOTE: Early tee times are now available!!
Click here to view the flyer! (coming soon)
Mail your check to:
Ben Gikis, Chairman
12415 Hilltop Dr
Los Altos Hills, CA 94924
408-802-0794
E-mail: gikisben@yahoo.com
Click here to view the entry form! (coming soon)
WE HAVE A HARD TIME READING YOUR HANDWRITING!!
PLEASE FILL IN THIS FORM ONLINE,
PRINT IT OUT AND MAIL IT IN.
Click here to download an Excel listing of all golfers and their Index!
Click here to download a .pdf listing of all golfers and their Index!
Click here to see the Tee sheet! (coming soon)
Click here to get tips on how to maintain the pace of play.
October
Individual State Championship
At
TBD
This one-day event is for SIR members only.
No qualifier attendance needed – Just sign up to play!
Each golfer will be able to select a preferred tee time.
Click here to see the flyer. (coming soon)
Click here to complete the online registration form.
(coming soon)
Make checks payable to
SIR State Golf and mail to:
Ben Gikis
12415 Hilltop Drive
Los Altos Hills, CA 94024
WE HAVE A HARD TIME READING YOUR HANDWRITING!!
PLEASE FILL-IN THIS FORM ONLINE.
Click below to see the results of the tournament!
SSGC Schedule is subject to change; please visit our website frequently for updates. We are considering other types of tournaments being considered, Scrambles, Couples, hosting tournaments in conjunction with interested branch golf programs (various formats), dates and courses to be determined
