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May charm winner, Leigh Bultman congratulated by Shaun McCarty

Niners bring their *A* game on the road! 

Blackhawk Niners are tied for first place in their team play division. The competition season kicked off April 28th at Roundhill Country Club. Thanks to golfers: 1st flight- Cheryl Hanson and Barbara Walsh; 2nd flight- Linda McColgan and Helen Tarantino: 3rd flight- Etienne Melcher and Fran Davis. Blackhawk tied for first in a dead heat with Moraga Country Club. 

Golf pro Shaun McCarty is surrounded by winners on his last Charm Day with Niners.

Golfers are flighted according to handicap and play two person best ball format. The Niners team held strong on May 5 at Rossmoor: 1st flight- Barbara Walsh and Rene Hirshberg; 2nd flight- Linda Marver and Joanne Knapp; 3rd flight- Lil Giovanzana and Etienne Melcher. Blackhawk and Moraga CC were neck and neck at press time for this publication. Team play co-chairs, Dale Muth and Mary Porteous, are hoping for home course advantage on June 16 when Blackhawk hosts WNHGA team competition on the Lakeside course. Good Luck Niners! May the fores be with you! 

Niners at RoundHill CC April team play

1st Flight 

Barbara Walsh and Rene Hirshberg 

2nd Flight 

Linda Marver and Joanne Knapp 

3rd Flight 

Lil Giovanzana and Etienne Melcher 

Blackhawk and Moraga CC were neck and neck at press time for this publication. Team play co-chairs, Dale Muth and Mary Porteous, are hoping for home course advantage on June 16 when Blackhawk hosts WNHGA team competition on the Lakeside course. Good Luck Niners! May the fores be with you! 


By Kelly Brandmeier