(Because every clever hare needs a home—and this league is our house.)
📣 Special Announcement
Due to adverse weather conditions and over 1.2 inches of rainfall in the past 48 hours, along with ongoing rain and thunderstorms forecasted for today in the Montclair, NJ area, the Hutch Championship League has made the decision to postpone today’s match.
The match has been rescheduled for Tuesday, May 13 at 5:12 PM at Frances Byrne Golf Course.
This decision reflects our commitment to maintaining the quality and integrity of the championship. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to competitive play under better conditions.
— The Hutch League Office
🏌️ Week 3 – May 6, 2025 – Frances Byrne Golf Course (Teams/Handicaps)
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yards | 385 | 209 | 398 | 334 | 144 | 407 | 337 | 380 | 421 | 3015 |
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 34 |
| Stroke Index (HCP) | 5 | 11 | 7 | 13 | 17 | 1 | 15 | 9 | 3 |
| Team 1 – Brian (0) & Dave (7) | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 0 |
| Dave | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | – | 1 | – | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| Team 2 – Hugh (0) & Larry (7) | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hugh | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 0 |
| Larry | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | – | 1 | – | 1 | 1 | 7 |
✅ Notes:
• 1 = 1 stroke given
• 2 = 2 strokes given (none this week)
• – = no stroke on that hole
📋 Week 2 – April 29, 2025 – Hendricks Field Golf Course (Results)
| Player | Gross | Marks (P/B/E) | Clutch Holes (Hole #) | Points This Week | Points Coming In | Total Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hugh | 44 | – | – | – | 21 | 21 |
| Brian | – | – | – | – | 19 | 19 |
| Larry | 51 | – | – | – | 8 | 8 |
| Dave | 51 | – | – | – | 5 | 5 |
✅ Notes:
• Marks and Clutch Holes were not tracked this week
• No Hutch Points awarded — Brian canceled on the group like the Steelers canceled on their hopes of finding a QB.
• Total Points remain unchanged from the previous week
📋 Week 1 – April 22, 2025 – Frances Byrne Golf Course (Results)
| Player | HC In | Gross | Marks (P/B/E) | Clutch Holes (Hole #) | HC Next | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hugh | 0 | 42 | 4 | 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9 | 5 | 21 |
| Brian | 0 | 44 | 1 | 1, 3, 6, 9 | 7 | 19 |
| Larry | 0 | 50 | 3 | 4, 5, 7, 9 | 12 | 8 |
| Dave | 0 | 50 | 0 | 1, 2 | 12 | 5 |
✅ Notes:
• HC In = Starting Handicap before round
• Gross = Total gross score for 9 holes
• Marks = Total Pars / Birdies / Eagles
• Clutch Holes = Holes player contributed to a win or push
• HC Next = Handicap for upcoming Week 2
• Points = Hutch Points earned in Week 1
Handicap Calculation (LHI)
We use the best two rounds to calculate each player’s Low Handicap Index (LHI) using:
Differential = (Gross Score - Adjusted Rating) × (113 / Slope)
LHI = (Average of Best 2 Differentials) × 0.96Adjusted Course Ratings for 9 Holes
| Course | Full Rating | 9-Hole Par | Adjusted Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frances Byrne | 70.5 | 34 | 34.23 | 135 |
| Hendricks Field | 67.5 | 36 | 33.75 | 120 |
Player Differential Breakdown
Frances Byrne (Week 1)
| Player | Gross Score | Differential |
|---|---|---|
| Brian | 44 | 8.18 |
| Dave | 50 | 13.20 |
| Hugh | 42 | 6.50 |
| Larry | 50 | 13.20 |
Hendricks Field (Week 2)
| Player | Gross Score | Differential |
|---|---|---|
| Dave | 51 | 16.25 |
| Hugh | 44 | 9.65 |
| Larry | 51 | 16.25 |
Low Handicap Index (LHI)
| Player | Best Differentials | Average | LHI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brian | 8.18 | 8.18 | 7.85 |
| Dave | 13.20, 16.25 | 14.73 | 14.14 |
| Hugh | 6.50, 9.65 | 8.08 | 7.76 |
| Larry | 13.20, 16.25 | 14.73 | 14.14 |
