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SGA Director Catherine Powell snapped this pic of the dramatic coast of Pebble Beach

SGA News From Pebble Beach

Spanish Bay • Spyglass Hill • Pebble Beach
The Lodge

October 2024

Congratulations to John, Carole, Mary Ann & Dale

Another beautiful morning on Spanish Bay

Dale & Tom

Susan & Cynthia

Karen, Dale, Tom & Catherine

Dan & Ellen

Maki's hand-embellished SGA visor

Pebble Beach Works its Magic on the Senior Golfers

The Senior Golfers returned to Pebble Beach, California, for the 23rd time in its history and found the area as stunning and iconic as ever. The event began with drinks and dinner overlooking the legendary 18th green of the Pebble Beach golf course. Newcomers Jacinta Dvorak, Janette & Tom Holley, and Susan Ralston were welcomed, and SGA Hall of Fame fellow Mary Ann Calvert was recognized.

After three spectacularly sunny and beautiful days of golf, Pennsylvanian John Visnick was winner at gross for the men, beating out Dale Moulton by just one stroke on the final day of play. "I have loved it here at Pebble Beach," said John. "It was on my bucket list, and was a fantastic experience. Also, it was great to meet new people in SGA, and to play with different members. This was a very memorable week for Carole and me."

Lady winner was SGA Hall of Fame member Mary Ann Calvert. "I love these SGA events," said Mary Ann. "Dan and I have been on many, many trips with SGA. They always are well-run and enjoyable. We will be at St. Croix with the group, and on other trips next year. I recommend Senior Golfers of America to everyone!"

Low Net winners were Dale Moulton and Carole Sudar. Runners-up were Dan Calvert and Ellen Polokoff. Susan Ralston had the most improved score, cutting her strokes by ten! Special awards for craziest circumstance on the golf course went to Tom Holley and Karen Lindsay, both of whose golf balls were stolen by seagulls on #10 on the Pebble Beach course.

Congratulations to all!

Janette, Tom & Susan toast the lights on #18 Pebble Beah

Christie, Janette, Cynthia & Monterey Jack

SGA FoGs (Friends of Golfers) Christie Moulton, Janette Holley, and Cynthia Swanson toured the Pebble Beach/Carmel/Monterey area with excellent local guide Sharon Thompson and learned quite a bit about the interesting history of the area.

For example, nearly every parcel of land on the Monterey Peninsula was once owned by a man named David Jacks. However, that's not why we all probably have used his name many times. While David Jacks didn’t invent the Monterey Jack cheese, he used his 14 dairy ranches and some clever marketing to attach his name to it. Soon customers were requesting the cheese that came from “Monterey Jack” — and the name stuck.

Cynthia & Christie

Karen & Tom

Nick Leonoff Art Glass

SGA winners received gift certificates and also harvest glass pumpkins by Carmel Valley artist Nick Leonoff. Nick graudated from Pepperdine University and has studied at numerous craft schools including the Pilchuck Glass School, Haystack Crafts School, Pittsburgh Glass Center, and the Studio at Corning.

In 2011, he moved his studio to Brooklyn, New York, to pursue his artistic endeavors further. During his time in New York, Nick was a visiting artist at the Museum of Art and Design and exhibited in a variety of art shows across the country. His glasswork is highly regarded with numerous honors including awards of excellence from the American Crafts Council, The Philadelphia Art Museum Craft Show, and the Smithsonian Craft Show.

Nick returned home to Carmel Valley, California, in 2017. He and his team create a wide selection of art glass pieces ranging from functional vessels and lighting, to highly collected decorative objects and sculptures. Learn more about his blown and carved sculptures at www.NickLeonoff.com.