"Golf is the closest game to the game we call life.
You get bad breaks from good shots; you get good breaks from bad shots
– but you have to play the ball where it lies." - Bobby Jones
PHOTOS
2022 ~ 9th Annual Ray Sandoval Memorial Golf Tournament in the Santa Ynez Valley
Glen Annie
Golf Club
~The Piranha~
Day 2 Lompoc, CA
ALISAL RIVER GOLF CLUB
DAY 3 ~ SOLVANG, CA
2021 ~ 8th Annual Ray Sandoval Memorial Golf Tournament in the Santa Ynez Valley
Glen Annie Golf Club
~Day 1~
Goleta, CA
~The Mission Club~
Day 2 Lompoc, CA
"...And he had this much for a birdie, and missed it."
Dan: "Vincent, you already bid on our team. Do not open your mouth again."
Vincent : "I bid another $50!"
Ted, so graciously making a donation.
C'mon Dave, you're not going to let them own you?!
The "Mouth of the SSBGC"
Calcutta
$5K
Kevin being the gentleman he is and giving Dave back his teeth.
Birdie Juice!
Taking over the Copenhagen. Good times, drinks and laughs had by all. Eric Green thanks for entertaining us.
ALISAL RIVER GOLF CLUB
DAY 3 ~ SOLVANG, CA
Thanks to my sister, Mary Frances for waking up early to take these wonderful pics and run the 1 Iron contest. You are much appreciated.
The Sandoval Clan. Vanessa, Ray Jr.,
Mary Grace (Mom),
David, Patricia,
and Mary Frances.
Dad would be proud!
(L-R) Jimmy, Bob, Ken (aka Glacier Frost) and Tony. Thanks for coming out and being our guests!
(L-R) Ed, George, Larry and Ray. Always a pleasure to have you guys out.
(L-R) Ruben, thanks for making the trip and Ellery you are always a class act. Thanks for coming up.
This group, all smiles and probably having the most fun. Thanks for the laughs,
(L-R) Mike, Tony,
Chris & Moises.
The best looking group out there. And I'm not just saying that because I'm in it.
(L-R) Mike, Ray, Vanessa & Kent.
The wylie veterans. Thank each and everyone of you for making the trip. It's always better when you guys play. (L-R) Paul, Woody, Dan & Ted.
Ted I heard you aren't drinking any more....or less. LOL!
Eric, I'm glad you got all your ducks in a row. Great to have all of you out. You guys are always great competitors. (L-R) Larry, Eric, John, and Newman.
What kind of lover's tryst is going on with Mark and Bill.
I really don't know what is happening here. Bill, I think Mark has a man crush on you. And while we are at it what are Mark and George doing with their hands? You guys are great sports and it's always a pleasure.
(L-R) Mark, Bill, George and
"Greg" aka Gaylord Focker.
The last of the Chevron Crew, Brian Morlock. Always happy to have you out there Bubba.
Ladies and Gents, your defending Champion does it again for the second straight year!
Ed, "Cotton Candy, "Little Ricky", Wilson! Congratulations! Outstanding Job!
Thank you all for participating. It meant a lot to our family to see you out there having fun and promoting community and friendship.
Ray Sr.'s hope for this club and it's mission is to promote community through golf. He wanted a club where individuals could meet and play with new people as well as their friends. This goal of promoting golf while creating new friendships and strengthening old ones was what Ray Sr. wanted golf to be all about. He wanted a club where no matter where you played, who you played with or what type of format you were using, it would make the game of golf enjoyable and keep you coming back for more. Thank you all!
Golf - A game in which you claim the privileges of age, and retain the playthings of childhood.
Until next time, Solvang, just remember the quote from the Zen philosopher, Basho. He once wrote
"My favorite shots are the practice swing and the conceded putt. The rest can never be mastered."
SSBGC held their final round of the Championship Series at Western Hills CC in Chino Hills.
In the Champions Flight, Kevin Finney was crowned the new champion. Starting the round 3 strokes back from the leader and knowing the leader would have a 6 stroke handicap advantage, Kevin played inspired golf and shot Net-1 to take home the title.
In The Masters Flight, Vincent Lyday continued to creep up the leader board after each round. He took the lead after the 3rd round and held off the field to capture the title. Nicely played!
Congratulations to both the Champions and good luck
in the SCGA Tournament of Champions later this year.
Club Champion - Masters Flight
~Vincent Lyday ~
Club Champion - Champions Flight
~Kevin Finney ~
2020 Ray Sandoval Memorial Tournament at Glenn Annie GC in Goleta & Alisal River GC in Solvang
Joe Woodman with a minuscule putt for birdie.
Ray : Just be the ball, be the ball, be the ball. You’re not being the ball, Woody.
Woody: It’s hard when you’re talking like that.
The Heavy Hitters Mark Coria & James Buchanan
Vincent Lyday, Mr. Auto-Matic!
Great college golfer except he got kicked out for night putting...with the Dean's daughter!
Na-na-na-na-na-na!
Ted Sonju on #17, his tee shot, two feet from the hole! Ted after the shot was heard saying, "Hey I'm no slouch myself." Don't sell yourself short Ted, you're a tremendous slouch.
Mike Nash with another bomb!
The Calcutta winners. Ray off to put it in the bank. Woody, "Hey where's the nearest strip club?"
Ed : I thought you’d be the man to beat this year.
Kevin Finney : Nope, I guess you’ll just have to keep beating yourself.
Ladies and Gentlemen the new Champ,
Ed Wilson!
Caddy Day! Thank you to all the caddies for your support! Pool is now open for all caddies from 1:00 - 1:15
In memory of The Chairman of the Board, 1 Iron Ray
Until next time, Solvang, just remember the quote from the Zen philosopher, Basho. He once wrote, ‘A flute with no holes, is not a flute. A donut with no hole is a Danish.’ He was a funny guy.
SSBGC held their final round of Match Play at Western Hills CC in Chino Hills. In the Champions Flight, Ed Walters had to give 16 strokes to his opponent and was able to make up the deficit and secure the victory. In The Masters Flight, Greg Roberts grabbed an early lead and held off a run by his opponent to capture the title. Congratulations to both the Champions and good luck
in the SCGA Tournament of Champions later this year.
Club Champion - Champions Flight
Ed Walters
Club Champion - Masters Flight
Greg Roberts
Kevin Finney 2016 Ray Sandoval Memorial Champion with Ted Sonju
Gary Munro, Brian Morlock, John and Larry Nering @ Alisal River
Steve Hill, Bill Hying,
George Gipe, Chuck Devereaux
@ Alisal River
Joe Woodman,
George Purcell,
Ted Sonju, Bill Malohn
at Alisal River
2019 Club Champion
"Champions" Flight
Dan Foster (left) with former Champion Billie Proctor
at El Dorado Park Golf Course
Welcome to the Club Jerry Pangelinan!