The Carl Spackler Open was an almost annual event, started in 1992. Sadly, in 2003, interest waned to the point that it was put on hiatus. Hopefully, at some point in the future it will be revived and honored, as it deserves. The "Spackler", as it was affectionately referred to, was a four person best ball event. But more importantly, it was an event where people that truly appreciate everything that the immortal greenskeeper, Carl Spackler, stands for and has exemplified over the past 17 years since he came into prominence as a Cinderella Masters winner, could come together and share favorite moments at Bushwood or trade quotes from their favorite Bushwood members.

They must have great personalities... (2003 Spackler)

Sunset at Stevinson Ranch following the 2001 Spackler

Enjoying the free BBQ at Saddle Creek following the 2000 Spackler

Kamikaze night after a successful 2000 Spackler in the "Mullet" bar at Lake Tulloch

Past Winners of "The Spackler"

Year	Location	Name
1992	Silverado	Dan Parnas, Scott Keith, Rich Haggerty, Dave Cristofano
1993	Silverado	Dan Parnas, Scott Keith, Ray Parnas, Andres Amaya
1994	Silverado	Bob Schoenfield, Barry Kleiman, Jim McCauley
1995	Old Del Monte	Dan Parnas, Scott Keith, Bruce Steubing, Paul Cieri
1996	Hiddenbrooke CC	Dan Parnas, Scott Keith, Bruce Steubing, Sid Keizer
1997	Sea Ranch Golf Links	Dennis Cremisio, Steve Schroeder, Bob Lehr
1998	Sea Ranch Golf Links	Carla Buffington, Bryan Levy, Greg Seo, Jeff Kendrick
2000	Saddle Creek	Erik Lundh, Andy Ramans, John Valpreda, Manny Coonan
2001	Stevinson Ranch	Tie between John Valpreda, Manny Coonan, Dicky Weber & Erik Lundh and Steve Schroeder, Mike Beatty, Tim Nelson & Dan Mattos
2002	Stevinson Ranch	Joe Carver, Jim Carver, Joe Adams, Tim McManus
2003	Stevinson Ranch	Dan Parnas, Dave Steffens (2 man format)

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