2010 Playoffs - Final Results

I don't think we could have had a much better day to play our final 18 holes of the year or a better evening for the wrap-up party. In fact it may have been one of the most comfortable rounds of golf we've had all season.

The meal was excellent once again this year and there was no lack of food or beverages.

There are a few people who deserve our gratitude in helping to make the final day a success. To the ladies who kept us from getting thirsty, tallied up the scores and helped with getting the meal ready, we say thanks to Alida, Lynn and Debbie.

Also thanks to Alida and Tom for another great season at the golf course which was in great shape all year long.

Finally, thanks to Steve Powell for his work behind the scenes. I'm sure many don't notice all that Steve does but the league, playoffs and final party wouldn't go nearly as well without his efforts.

The season went by too quickly but it was another fun year golfing with everyone. If anyone is still interested, we usually keep golfing on Wednesday nights as long as we can so feel free to come out and take part in some scramble or cross-country action. The start time usually changes to around 5:30 as the sun is setting a lot sooner.

For the rest of you, have a safe Autumn and Winter and we'll see you on the links again in the Spring.

Here now are the Final Playoff Standings including the final day totals.

"A" Flight
1. Southpaws - 172 (368)
2. Wedgers - 182 (379)
3. KGB - 179 (384)
4. Rolling Stones - 193 (398)

"B" Flight
1. Dubbers - 189 (379)
2. Whizbangers - 185 (393)
3. Fat Shafts - 202 (410)
4. CCCP - 211 (430)

"C" Flight
1. Fivesome - 216 (434)
2. Hackers - 218 (436)
3. Bogies - 205 (437)
4. Latecomers - 207 (443)

2010 Playoffs - Day Two Results

Here are the standings following the second nine holes of Playoff action.

"A" Flight
1. Southpaws - 98 (196)
2. Wedgers - 95 (197)
3. KGB - 98 (208)
4. Rolling Stones - 101 (208)

"B" Flight
1. Dubbers - 90 (190)
2. Fat Shafts - 104 (208)
3. Whizbangers - 110 (208)
4. CCCP - 108 (219)

"C" Flight
1. Fivesome - 111 (218)
2. Hackers - 116 (218)
3. Bogies - 115 (232)
4. Latecomers - 114 (236)

The final 18 holes and party will take place on Saturday beginning at 3:00 pm. We'll be playing the White Tees.

2010 Playoffs - Day One Results

The heat and humidity which has been around most of the summer showed up one more time as we began the playoffs. Unlike past years, we played the blue tees to start and will again next Wednesday. The final 18 holes will be played from the white tees on Saturday September 11th starting at 3pm.

The first nine holes were a bit surprising as no teams posted a great total to take a commanding lead in any of the flights. Therefore the battles will get even better next Wednesday. Here are the totals from the first night.

"A" Flight
1. Southpaws - 98
2. Wedgers - 102
3. Rolling Stones - 104
4. KGB - 107

"B" Flight
1. Whizbangers - 98
2. Dubbers - 100
3. Fat Shafts - 104
4. CCCP - 111

"C" Flight
1. Hackers - 102
2. Fivesome - 107
3. Bogies - 117
4. Latecomers - 122

2010 Final Standings

1. Southpaws (113 pts)
2. Wedgers (100 pts)
3. KGB (100 pts)
4. Rolling Stones (89 pts)

5. Fat Shafts (72 pts)
6. Dubbers (62 pts)
7. CCCP (58 pts)
8. Whizbangers (56 pts)

9. Bogies (44 pts)
10. Fivesome (36 pts)
11. Hackers (35 pts)
12. Latecomers (27 pts)

Regular Season Ends

It flew by once again and another season of golf is over. OK, it's not really over but the regular season has been completed and now it's on to the playoffs and the all important wrap-up part on September 13th. For some of us that's all we've had our sights on all season.

For those ready to get down and dirty and battle it out for playoff supremacy, it begins next Wednesday night.

On this night however, the Bogies, Rolling Stones and KGB were the only teams to take all six points.

The Closest to the Pin winners were Jerry Powell on hole #1 and Steve Westlake on hole #10. The 50/50 winner was Len Bosma.

Ahhhhhhhhh...Much Nicer

Now that's what I'm talking about!

Finally after suffering for several weeks the heat finally gave us a break and we enjoyed a much more comfortable night of golf. However, for some of us, this didn't translate into better scoring. I won't name names...we know who we are. :-)

Four teams swept all six points in their matches. These teams were the CCCP, Whizbangers, Southpaws and Hackers.

Andrew Donovan stuck one close on hole #9 to take the front nine Closest to the Pin prize. Kyle Wilkinson was closest on hole #18. This weeks 50/50 winner was Mark Lafee.

We have one more week of regular season play before we start the playoffs on September 1st. Don't forget the final 18 holes and party will take place on Saturday September 11th.

Donaldson Does It Again

It would seem that Tim Donaldson didn't enjoy sharing the Individual Low Gross with Steve Westlake at -2 (25) so tonight he turned in another very impressive round of -3 (24) to take sole possession of the honour. Congratulations on the great round Tim.

Four teams swept all six points from their opponents tonight. They included the Southpaws, Fat Shafts, Wedgers and Dubbers. The Bogies and KGB took five points each. With their six points tonight, the Southpaws became the first team to break 100 points on the season with 103.

The Closest to the Pin winners were Andy Koetstra on hole #8 and Ron MacDonald on #17. Matt Couperus was this weeks 50/50 winner.

Humid Enough For Ya?

I don't like to complain about the heat especially when i despise winter so much but enough is enough already! It was another hot, humid and sweltering evening on the course with it feeling like 40 degrees when we started and it only got hotter after the light rain stopped and the sun came out.

The good news for some of us was that we came in a lot lighter and wetter than when we started.

Teams taking all six points tonight included the Bogies, Whizbangers, Southpaws and Fat Shafts. The Latecomers and Wedgers each took four points.

The 50/50 winner tonight was Steve Powell. Zeroing in on the Closest to the Pin holes were Mark Kennedy on hole #7 and Tim Donaldson on hole #16.

Storms Miss But Rain Hits

The storms moved out in time but at least one torrential ten minutes of rain managed to soak the golfers tonight. On the bright side it cooled us down for about five minutes before the humidity kicked in again.

Sorry guys but I had to leave before everyone had made it off the course so no update this week to the standings yet. Hopefully I'll get it done before next week...but don't count on it. I do know that Jim Conley won the 50/50 this week.

Have a good weekend and see you next Wednesday.

Blue Tees Play Tough

The play from the blue tees proved to be a challenge tonight for many. The distance combined with some stiff breezes made for some challenging holes and in some cases some higher scores than normal.

The Rolling Stones, Latecomers, Wedgers, Hackers and KGB all took six points while the Dubbers grabbed four from the CCCP.

The Closest to the Pin prizes were won by Kim Defosse (#5) and Nick Vangemeren (#14). Andy Koetstra grabbed the 50/50 prize.

Yup, It's Summer Golf

While the heat wasn't quite at the level it was last week there's no doubt the sauna was still open for business as we hit the links tonight.

The humidity might be getting to some but for most we're enjoying the sun, warmth and golf game while we can. We know all too well what awaits us in four months or so.

With only one player in attendance, the Wedgers were forced to forfeit their match, thus handing all six points to the Bogies. The KGB, Fivesome and Fat Shafts also swept their matches.

Dave Powell zeroed in on hole #4 and lipped out just missing his ace but held on to win the Closest the the Pin. Scott Reilly also put his close on #13. The 50/50 was won by Michael Walker.

Like Golfing in a Sauna

If anyone ever wanted to know what it would be like to golf in a sauna, wonder no more. With no breeze and the humidity making it feel like 41C (that's 105F for the non-metric folks) we were thankful that it was only 9 holes tonight and not 18. If the heat wasn't enough to make you a little grumpy, the deer flies certainly helped.

The Whizbangers, Wedgers, Rolling Stones, Southpaws and CCCP all took six points while the Fat Shafts managed to grab five from the Bogies.

The Closest to the Pin winners were Alec McQuarrie on #3 and Nick Vangemeren on #12. This weeks 50/50 winner was Larry Tomchick.

Wedgers Go Low

Steve Westlake shot a 25 to move into a tie for Individual Low Gross while at the same time helping his team to post what is likely a new record Low Team Gross for our league. The Wedgers combined their scores to shoot a 79.

Three teams swept all 12 points up for grabs as the Wedgers, KGB and Fat Shafts had a good night. The Southpaws lead shrunk just a bit as they managed 10 points versus the CCCP.

Jimmy Rogers had a good night winning the 50/50 and he also grabbed the cash for Closest to the Pin on hole #11. Kevin Wadsworth's nice shot held for closest on #2.

Next week we return to 9 holes and I believe we'll be playing the blue tees for the first time in a while.

Have a Happy Canada Day guys!

No Rain and No Update

Sorry guys but I couldn't wait around for the last groups to get in and tally their totals tonight.

The stormy weather and rain thankfully didn't show up and we were able to get in our second 18 hole round of the year. Our final 18 holes will be played next Wednesday night.

If I don't get the standings updated in the next few days, I'll try and get it updated next week.

See you on Wednesday night.

Note: Standings have now been updated.

Light Rain and Low Scores

The rain stopped prior to tee off and only made a brief appearance during the 18 hole round on Wednesday night.

The Southpaws had a good night taking all 12 points in their match while also setting the new Low Team Gross shooting an 84. The Rolling Stones and Whizbangers also took 12 points each. Randy Conley for the Stones had his first ever hole-in-one as he deposited his tee shot into the cup on hole 16 using a wedge.

Tim Donaldson shot lights out for nine setting the new Individual Low Gross bar even lower with a 25. Andy Koetstra also shot 25 and an 18-hole total of 52 but didn't count as it was his night to sit out.

Dan Jess won the 50/50 while the Closest to the Pin prizes went to Al Wilkinson on hole #9 and Steve Powell on #18.

April Showers in June

For the second week in a row Mother Nature decided the Murray Hills Golf Course needed some watering. Unlike last week however, the rain combined with winds and cooler temperatures resulted in a cancellation of our first 18 hole night of the season.

The rain sent most home or to the clubhouse but a few groups decided to play nine holes just for the fun of it. I was not one of them as I decided to enjoy a beverage with my teammates instead.

Having some spare time I was able to get the results from last week and have updated the standings. I can also report that the Closest to the Pin winners were Steve Westlake on #8 and Art Cross on #17. Mark Kennedy was last weeks 50/50 winner.

See you next week as we try for another 18 holes.

Oh No...Rain!

Sorry guys but there's no update this week.

I'm afraid I was unable to make it out and before you jump to conclusions, the decision was made earlier in the day before there was any hint of foul weather. I just got lucky that I missed a rainy night.

This of course means the standings won't be updated until I get a chance to see them again which likely won't take place until next Wednesday night.

Walker Wins Again

For the second week in a row, Dave Walker earned the Closest to the Pin honours on one of the appointed holes. Walker stuck it close on #16 to take home the prize. Dan Jess rebounded from a lofty score the week prior to turn in a much improved round and also get the Closest to the Pin prize for the front nine on hole #7.

This weeks 50/50 winner was Al Wilkinson.

On what turned out to be the hottest day of the year so far our members turned in some impressive scores but only three teams swept all the points in their matches. The Wedgers, Southpaws and Latecomers all took six points.

The Southpaws continue to hold a seven point lead over the second place Wedgers in the standings.

Sixes Are Wild

The amazing Spring weather continued to provide ideal golf conditions tonight as the sun and heat was just a perfect mix. If the bugs had stayed away it would have been perfect.

The night was perfect for six teams as the Dubbers, Fivesome, KGB, Southpaws, Wedgers and Fat Shafts swept their opponents and added all six points to their team totals.

While there were some impressive scores for the round, nobody was able to challenge the individual or team low scores.

The Walker men had the hot sticks as they zeroed in to take both Closest to the Pin prizes. Dave Walker grabbed it on hole #6 while Michael Walker was in the last group to shoot at hole #15 and just missed a hole-in-one. The 50/50 was won by Doug Stewart.

Stones and Paws Play Well

It was a cool night but the Rolling Stones and Southpaws were red hot as both teams posted 88's to take over the Team Low Gross lead.

The Latecomers, who had yet to earn any points, had a good night by taking all six points in their match.

The Closest to the Pin winners were Don St.Denis on hole #5 while Len Bosma had a close shot on #14. The 50/50 winner this week was Glen Lonergan.

Oh Well, We Needed The Rain

The sky was threatening to open up and drench us practically from the time we hit our first shots of the evening and for some they finished early enough to stay mostly dry. A few others weren't quite as lucky but the worst of the wet weather held off long enough for us to get our rounds in.

Matt Couperus shot the low round of the night and his even par score of 27 moved him into a share of the lead for Individual Low Gross with Norm Toyne. Meanwhile the Hackers missed tying the Low Team Gross by one stroke after shooting a 94.

Kim Defosse won the Closest to the Pin cash on the front nine by sticking it close on hole #4 while Paul Scobie took the honours on #13. Carl Troke was this weeks 50/50 winner.

Unfortunately I missed writing down who got the points between the CCCP and Fivesome so I can't update the standings unless someone sends me an e-mail to let me know. I got all the others. If not, I'll try and get them before next week.

Cool Night but Hot Toyne

The late April evening was rather cool but clear and the winds were howling which made for some interesting club choices for the guys tonight.

But the conditions didn't seem to be a problem for Norm Toyne who's round of par golf (27) was good enough to take over the Individual Low Gross score lead. In my rush to get home to watch the hockey game I'm afraid I forgot to record the Closest to the Pin winners or the 50/50 winner.

It was an all or nothing night with the points as six teams took six points.

No Bugs and Lots of Birdies

I don't think anyone could complain about the conditions that greeted us for week number two of league play. Mainly clear skies, no bugs and some excellent scores.

Drew Donovan led the way by posting a 29 on his first night in the league which was also good enough to take over the Individual Low Gross lead. The KGB had a strong night as a team shooting 93 which allowed them to claim the low score for Team Low Gross.

Four teams swept all of the points in their respective matches as the CCCP, KGB, Fat Shafts and Wedgers took all six points up for grabs.

Tim Donaldson won the Closest to the Pin on hole #2 while Kevin Wadsworth took the back nine honours with a close shot on #11. Peter Hughes was this weeks 50/50 winner.

And......We're Off

Welcome back guys!

The Mens League has officially kicked off and tomorrow morning I'm sure many of you will be in a bit of pain as we worked a few muscles that have been resting peacefully for the last 6 months or so.

It was a beautiful April evening to start things off with little to no bugs and great course conditions.

Five teams started strong sweeping all six points (CCCP, Rolling Stones, Southpaws, Whizbangers & Wedgers) while the Fat Shafts earned four points and the Bogies took two.

The bar was set for the Team Low Gross as the Southpaws shot 95.

Meanwhile three players tied for the Individual Low Gross as Andy Koetstra, Bob Harvey and Norm Toyne shot 30's

The 50/50 was won by John VanValls and it is unknown who won the Closest To The Pin honours.

Time To Shake Off The Rust

The golf course has officially opened for the season and the Mens League will begin at 6pm on Wednesday April 14th.

I was out tonight with several other league members for a fun round of nine holes (OK...I only lasted seven holes) and although the pain will be unbearable tomorrow, it was nice to swing the clubs again.

There was still some snow on the fairway of number 5 and some thick ice on the cart path beside the number 6 tee box but other than that things look great.

You'll also notice if you look behind the 4th green that a Pileated Woodpecker has been busy renovating one of the trees.

Provided the weather remains favourable the course will continue to remain open and we'll be back in action on the 14th of April.

So start using those muscles again and prepare for the season which will be starting soon.

Spring Has Sprung, Golf To Follow Soon

Do you hear that sound? Listen carefully and you might be able to hear the last remnants of snow melting and the grass on the golf course coming back to life.

That's right, it won't be long now and the long winter break will be over and once again we'll find ourselves searching in the woods for our golf balls.

I haven't received any official notice on when the course will open or how soon after the Mens League will begin but I think it's a safe bet that if the weather remains sunny and warm, we'll be on the links sooner rather than later. I did hear that there was still plenty of the white stuff hanging on around on the more secluded holes but once that's gone we should be good to go.

So polish up your clubs, clean your balls, practice your excuses and you'll be ready to get swinging and use those rested muscles once we get the go ahead.