Welcome to a recap of our day at Rio Hondo Golf Course.  Check-in was smooth and many players were excited to receive their payout envelope with their winnings from previous tournaments.  Everyone arrived early enough to enjoy time to socialize before the round.  However, some groups lost track of when it was their turn to be on the first tee.   Thanks to Nancy's delicious poppy seed bread and musubi from Rainbow GC, we started the day with great energy.  The course was in nice condition, with greens that rolled true.  However, many players found it challenging to dial in the speed.  Congratulations to Penny, who took first place in Low Putts with 29.  There was a 5-way tie for second place, each finishing with 31 putts.  Paul was convinced that he had angered the Rio Hondo golf Gods after missing a par putt on hole 10. But after sinking a putt for his first par on hole 13, Paul expressed his joy breaking in to a “happy dance,” channeling the moves of Tina Turner’s “Rolling Down the River”. His game improved from that moment on.   Sometimes, a little celebration can turn your game around. Our scorekeeper noted that the red tees might have been  too easy for the ladies as 8/16 women shot net par or better, while only 2/20 men managed to take a piece of the honey pot.  Sounds like the ladies came to play!  Especially Eva and Dee who had exceptional scores with a net 63 and 64, respectively! There were 27 golfers competing for the net skins pot, worth $290.00.  Only 3 skins were won, each worth $97.00.  Steve earned one, with the only par on hole #1.  Anthea claimed 2 skins-one with a birdie on hole #4 and the other with a par on hole #18. Congratulations to all of the winners!   The 19th hole was group #1's favorite hole.  Tom celebrated his "lucky" shots.  Xuyen raised his glass to his bomber drives.  Melanie toasted her impressive back nine comeback.  And Eva, aka Steady Eddie, stayed consistent all day long!  Cheers to more great shots and great company at the 19th hole!  Til the next time……