Rules Committee Members:
Phil Ducar Sr. Rich Fletchall John Gallagher Brian Gunnell Chris Gunnell
Pat Gunnell Bob Heskin John Jirka Jim LaVoy Tony Luna Phil Novak Gary Zuelke
Team Captains:
Larry Augustine Bob Baikie Vince Bertucci Don Dodge Jim Gonzales
Jim Haase John Lee Ken Ruggiero Denis Walsh Joe Quinn
League History:
In 1977, the league was the brain child of Robert Wagner, and was created by Wagner, J. Dusek, R. Rizzo, and D. Dodge. The league started with 6 teams consisting of 12 players each, and each team represented a district or a unit. By 1985, the league had grown to 8 teams with 12 players on each team.
In 1986, a draft system was introduced to the league, to level the playing field from teams being stacked with low handicap players that dominated matches. This system is still in use today, with minor tweaks along the way for a very equal playing field. This draft system created balance, and also allowed retired officers to participate and stay in touch with active officers.
The league started at Palos CC and was there for 5 years before moving to Old Oak CC, which we've seen grow from a cow pasture to a beautiful, well maintained golf course. The league is open to any retired, active or former member of the CPD.
PAST PRESIDENTS: R. WAGNER 77-80 (secretary J. Dusek)
R. RIZZO 81-85 (secretary D. Dodge)
D. DODGE 86-93 (secretary D. Dioguardi)
D. DODGE 97-2010 (secretary R. Johnson 93-2008)
J. GALLAGHER 94-96 (secretary R. Johnson)
B. BAIKIE 2011- (secretary J. Lee 2011-)
Past winners:
2011
Winning Team Captain-K. Ruggiero
Low Average-B. Gunnell-77.3
Low Scratch Game-K. Ruggiero-69
Low handicap Game-L. Bunge-61
K. Ruggiero-61
Most Valuable Player-Tony Luna-9.91
Most Improved Player-J. Goetz-8.1
2010
Winning Team Captain-K. Ruggiero
Low Average-M. Blomquist-75.8
Low Scratch Game-B. Gunnell-68
Low Handicap Game-B. Gunnell-58
Most Valuable Player-J. Bataoel-10.5
Most improved Player-J. Guarnieri -12.7
2009
Winning Team Captain-G. Zuelke
Low Average-K. Ruggiero 72.9
Low Scratch Game-B. Gunnell 69
Low Handicap Game-K. Ruggiero 61
Most Valuable Player-K. Ruggiero 10.59
Most Improved Player-K. Ruggiero -8.0
2008
Winning Team Captain-K. Ruggiero
Low Average-J. Lavoy-78
Low Scratch Game-J. Lavoy-71
Low Handicap Game-B. Baikie-57
Most Valuable Player-S. Diaz-10.3
Most Improved Player-Ed Budz-11
2011
Winning Team Captain-K. Ruggiero
Low Average-B. Gunnell-77.3
Low Scratch Game-K. Ruggiero-69
Low handicap Game-L. Bunge-61
K. Ruggiero-61
Most Valuable Player-Tony Luna-9.91
Most Improved Player-J. Goetz-8.1
2010
Winning Team Captain-K. Ruggiero
Low Average-M. Blomquist-75.8
Low Scratch Game-B. Gunnell-68
Low Handicap Game-B. Gunnell-58
Most Valuable Player-J. Bataoel-10.5
Most improved Player-J. Guarnieri -12.7
2009
Winning Team Captain-G. Zuelke
Low Average-K. Ruggiero 72.9
Low Scratch Game-B. Gunnell 69
Low Handicap Game-K. Ruggiero 61
Most Valuable Player-K. Ruggiero 10.59
Most Improved Player-K. Ruggiero -8.0
2008
Winning Team Captain-K. Ruggiero
Low Average-J. Lavoy-78
Low Scratch Game-J. Lavoy-71
Low Handicap Game-B. Baikie-57
Most Valuable Player-S. Diaz-10.3
Most Improved Player-Ed Budz-11