News Archive

July 27, 2010 -- Best Team Tournament (Scramble)
July 16, 2010 -- Banquet Door Prize Committee Needs Your Help
July 6, 2010 -- Four Club Tournament
July 3, 2010 -- Passing of League Member
June 15, 2010 -- Par Three Tournament
June 1, 2010 -- Remembrance Day
May 25, 2010 -- Fewest Putts Tournament
May 4, 2010 -- Opening Day
April 14, 2010 -- SGC Golf Clinics
April 8, 2010 -- Organization/Registration Meeting
March 24, 2010 -- Passing of League Member
March 1, 2010 -- S&H Seniors Golf League Members
January 10, 2010 -- Happy New Year Senior Golfers!
November 27, 2009 -- 2009 Year in Review


July 27, 2010 -- Best Team Tournament (Scramble)

Best Team Tournament

For additional photos, see 2010 Special Events in Photos.


July 16, 2010 -- Banquet Door Prize Committee Needs Your Help

If you have a business that you frequent (restaurant, store, salon, etc.) could you please help us out by requesting a donation, (either in the form of a gift certificate, item or coupon) from them for our League Banquet. The League Banquet is in October with over 180 attending. With their donation will come an incentive of a mention in the program booklet and League website as supporters.

A "Dear Manager" letter is available with all this information. Any and all the help you can provide will be greatly appreciated.

If you do elicit donations or prizes, please contact the Hildebrandt's. Thank you for your help.


July 6, 2010 -- Four Club Tournament

Four Club Tournament

For additional photos, see 2010 Special Events in Photos.


July 3, 2010 -- Passing of League Member

S&H Golfers,

League member, Art Springer, has passed away. A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 7, at Our Lady of the Wayside Church, 432 W. Park St., Arlington Heights. For additional information, click here.

Our condolences go out to his family and friends.


June 15, 2010 -- Par Three Tournament

Par Three Tournament

For additional photos, see 2010 Special Events in Photos.


June 1, 2010 -- Remembrance Day     (updated 8/20/10)

Deceased Member Membership Committee Served
Joyce Paul Weltzien 1976 - 2007 Founded League 1976
Milt Newton 1991 - 1994 Trophy
Lou Hirakawa 1991 - 1995 Designed Original League Logo
Roy Fenton 1991 - 1996 Door Prize
Henry Whalen 1991 - 1996  
Hennie Whalen 1991 - 1996  
Tony DeMayo 1991 - 1998 Membership
Lou Palkner 1991 - 1999  
Joe Fontechia 1991 - 2004  
Henry Dietz 1991 - 2006 Banquet
Bob Schalk 1991 - 2006 Special Events, Pairing/TeeTimes
Penny Dietz 1991 - 2009 Banquet
Jack Guthrie 1992 - 1995 Door Prize
Rich Jeske 1993 - 1994 Pairing/TeeTime
Gene Richmond 1993 - 1995 Door Prize
Joe Fontechia 1993 - 1999 Chip In Pot
Ed Nolan 1993 - 2007  
Stan Dickson 1994 - 1998 Membership, Pairing/TeeTime, Chip In Pot
Ned Magnini 1994 - 2001  
John Fitzgibbons 1994 - 2000  
Ralph York 1994 - 2004 Handicaps, Pairings, Finance, Chip In Pot
Bob Mertes 1995 - 1999 Special Events
Carol Ahlstedt 1996 - 1999  
Betty O'Shea 1996 - 2000 Banquet
Gene Deneen 1996 - 2005 Pairing/TeeTime, Co-Chair, Special Events,
    Finance
Minru Norikane 1996 - 2007  
Gary Thomas 1996 - 2008  
Duane Kosloske 1996 - 2009 Special Events, Trophy, Banquet, Membership,
    Finance, Chip In Pot, Publicity
Art Springer 1996 - 2010  
Bob Murphy 1997 - 1998  
Frank Klein 1997 - 2008  
Phil Allen 1998 - 2003  
Vince Farace 2002 - 2006  
Don Dubois 2004 - 2005  
Joann Gwiasda 2004 - 2009  
Ronald Trebotich 2007 - 2009  
Bill Walsh 2009  

May 25, 2010 -- Fewest Putts Tournament

Fewest Putts Tournament

For additional photos, see 2010 Special Events in Photos.


May 4, 2010 -- Opening Day

Opening Day

For additional photos, see 2010 Special Events in Photos.


April 14, 2010 -- SGC Golf Clinics 2010 SGC Golf Clinics

Four free one hour clinics will be held from 8:00 to 9:00 AM on Friday May 14th, May 21st, July 9th and August 6th for the Senior League participants. The clinics will be limited to the first 25 who sign up in the golf shop.

Come into the golf shop or call (847) 885-9000 to sign up.

  • Friday May 14th 2010 - Chipping, pitching and other short game shots including bunker shots
  • Friday May 21th 2010 - Full swing focusing on iron play
  • Friday July 9th 2010 - Full swing focusing on fairway woods and hybrids
  • Friday August 6th 2010 - Full swing focusing on driver
Ken Mattson, SGC Assistant Golf Professional


April 8, 2010 -- Organization/Registration Meeting 2010 Organization/Registration Meeting

Another good turnout at the Organization/Registration Meeting. The following is a list of guest speakers and what was covered:

  • Lisa Perrone, SPD Senior Center Supervisor; Welcome and other senior programs.
  • Pepi Irwin, Directory of Golf Operations; Changes at SGC and senior Golf Clinics.
  • Dick Koepke, League Chairman; General League information.
  • Ed Kelby, League Co-Chairman; Changes and important information in 2010 Golfer's Guide.
  • Dottie Hildebrandt, Door Prize Committee Chair; General Awards Banquet information and need for volunteers for door prizes.
The League Committee maintains the Golfer's Guide to keep League members informed with what we do and how we do it. This year the changes include: men play from the red tees, League sponsored Chip-In-Pot, trophy/cash changes, rules modification for ball in water hazard and rules modification for ball in unmowed long grass area. The 2010 Golfer's Guide contains these changes and other important information.

The sign-up sheet for the first day of golf on May 4 will be posted at the SGC ProShop late morning, Thursday April 22 and removed late afternoon, Tuesday April 27.

A reminder that the registration for League membership closes at 4:00pm Tuesday, April 20.

Ed Kelby, Co-Chairman


March 24, 2010 -- Passing of League Member

S&H Golfers,

League member, Penny Dietz, has passed away. Visitation is Thursday, March 25, 3 to 8 p.m. at Ahlgrim & Sons Funeral and Cremation Services, 330 W. Golf Road, Schaumburg. Services 11 a.m. Friday, March 26, at Prince of Peace Church, 930 W. Higgins Road, Schaumburg, where she will lie in state from 10 a.m. until the time of service.

Our condolences go out to her family and friends.


March 1, 2010 -- S&H Seniors Golf League Members Registration/Organization Meeting

The S&H Seniors Golf League 2010 Organization/Registration meeting will be held Tuesday April 6, 2010, 1:00pm at the Schaumburg Park District Community Recreation Center gym, 505 North Springinsguth Road, Schaumburg, IL 60194.

Registration opens for League Committee members and Schaumburg Park District residents only at 9:00am Tuesday, March 16, 2010 in the Senior Center.

Registration opens for all non-residents 1:00pm Tuesday, April 6, 2010 at the Organization/Registration meeting.

Registration for League membership closes at 4:00pm Tuesday, April 20, 2010.

Registration forms for the 2010 Season are available on our website and at the Senior Center beginning Tuesday, March 16, 2010. Each member needs to fill out one form. Members who are wintering in warmer climates can send their registration form and $30 registration fee to:

  Community Recreation Center
  505 North Springinsguth Road
  Schaumburg, IL 60194

Each registered member will receive the 2010 Golfer's Guide booklet after registering at the Senior Center or Organization/Registration meeting.

All changes for the 2010 Golf Season will be covered in detail at the meeting. Included are fees, forward tees, regular group pairings, handicaps, special requests, chip in pot and other changes.

The Committee has a need for a Finance Chairperson and anyone who could help on various committees.

Hope to see everyone at the Organization/Registration meeting.

Dick Koepke, Chairman
Ed Kelby, Co-Chairman

2010 Registration Form          2010 Golfer's Guide

January 10, 2010 -- Happy New Year Senior Golfers!

The only good thing about the snow that currently blankets the course is that it's forcing the grass to take a well-deserved rest before the senior golf clubs of spring start beating on it once again.

The 2009 Golf Season is now in the Yearly Archive. We are currently working on the 2010 Golfer's Guide and Schedule, which should be completed by March. Upcoming important dates are:

  • March 2 - Committee Meeting; CRC at 9 a.m.
  • April 6 - Organization/Registration Meeting; CRC Gym at 1 p.m.
  • May 4 - First Day of Golf
Keep thinking Spring!!!

Ed Kelby, Co-Chairman


November 27, 2009 -- 2009 Year in Review Ed Kelby

The League was started 33 years ago. Long before many of our members knew what senior or even Medicare meant. Over the years, the League membership has steadily increased to our current membership of 213. Once a local senior golf league, we now have members from 25 different suburban cities. This year, 38 new members joined the League. Almost one third of the League members are women. The League age brackets are:

  • 17% are 55 - 64
  • 52% are 65 - 74
  • 26% are 75 - 84
  • 4% are 85 plus
The weather, like last year, started out cool and the temperature didn't get in the upper 70's until late in June. Members signed up for over 3500 rounds of golf at Schaumburg Golf Club and Walnut Greens. 1564 members participated in the 50-cent chip-in-pot with 92 chip-in winners sharing $782. On the average, 164 members signed up for each of the 6 Special Events. 133 winners of these events shared almost $2300 in prize money and the top players in each of these events received a trophy. For members whose game was a little below par but had wished their score was, Pepi Irwin, Director of Golf Operations, provided 4 one-hour Golf Clinics to improve their games.

It's through the time and efforts of the Committee volunteers throughout the years that make the League what it is today. Many thanks to the volunteers who this year handled Finances, Membership, Registration, Tee Times, Handicaps, Chip-in-pot, Special Events, Public Relations, Awards Banquet, Donations, Trophies, Photos and Website. If you're interested in meeting new people, willing to share your talents and time, think about joining one of the Committees.

Have a great Holiday and a Happy, Healthy New Year!!!

Ed Kelby, Co-Chairman