No mosquitoes, no black flies, no strong winds and best of all...no rain. The conditions were so ideal for our round of golf tonight I had to double check to make sure it was actually Wednesday.
Everyone seemed to have a good time as we played just nine holes from the blue tees as we made up a lost round from earlier in the season.
OK, maybe not everyone had a good time. Dan Jess of the Fat Shafts might have be been grumbling a bit after he sent his tee shot on hole 10 into the parking lot. Luckily nobody was injured and no vehicles were damaged this time according to Dan who had his playing partners in stitches. Not real stitches...just lots of laughing. Good thing Dan can take a ribbing because he got a lot of it after the round.
The KGB, Dubbers, Rolling Stones and Wedgers all took 6 points while the Fivesome earned 5, the Whizbangers 4, Southpaws 2 and a single point went to the CCCP.
Jerry Powell was Closest to the Pin on hole #2 while Marty MacDonald stuck it close on hole #11. John VanValls took home the 50/50 prize.
Have a great Canada Day long weekend guys and we'll see you next Wednesday.
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Vangemeren Ties Low Gross
On a night like so many others this season where the rain was falling yet again, there were actually some impressive scores turned in tonight. In fact our scheduled round of 18 was shortened to only nine holes as a lack of daylight would have been a factor.
Nick Vangemeren shot the best round of the evening, a 26, which was good enough to move him into a tie with Paul Scobie for the Individual Low Gross.
Among the teams taking all six points in their matches were the Fat Shafts, KGB, Dubbers and Southpaws. The Whizbangers and CCCP each took four while the Hackers and Latecomers earned two points each.
Andy Koetstra saved his best shot of the night for his final hole which happened to be Hole #1 and earned the Closest to the Pin prize. Paul Scobie stuck his close on Hole #10. The 50/50 winner this week was Jim Rogers.
It is my understanding that instead of playing the team scramble next week, we will use the night to make up 18 holes lost to the weather.
Nick Vangemeren shot the best round of the evening, a 26, which was good enough to move him into a tie with Paul Scobie for the Individual Low Gross.
Among the teams taking all six points in their matches were the Fat Shafts, KGB, Dubbers and Southpaws. The Whizbangers and CCCP each took four while the Hackers and Latecomers earned two points each.
Andy Koetstra saved his best shot of the night for his final hole which happened to be Hole #1 and earned the Closest to the Pin prize. Paul Scobie stuck his close on Hole #10. The 50/50 winner this week was Jim Rogers.
It is my understanding that instead of playing the team scramble next week, we will use the night to make up 18 holes lost to the weather.
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Wasn't That A Nice Night
Hard to believe a week ago we found ourselves dodging falling trees and dodging lightning bolts after a beautiful evening like we had tonight. If only they could all be so nice the rest of the season.
It's late so I'll make this quick. We actually managed to play the full 18 holes tonight and although a couple of teams might have needed flashlights to finish, everyone managed to get the round in.
I'll refrain from mentioning the team point totals for this week except to mention that the CCCP earned their first six points of the season as they split their match with the front-running Rolling Stones. Good job guys.
The 50/50 winner was Kyle Wilkinson. The Closest to the Pin winners were Nick Defosse on hole #9 while Andrew Donovan stuck it close on hole #18.
Don't forget we have another 18 holes next week.
It's late so I'll make this quick. We actually managed to play the full 18 holes tonight and although a couple of teams might have needed flashlights to finish, everyone managed to get the round in.
I'll refrain from mentioning the team point totals for this week except to mention that the CCCP earned their first six points of the season as they split their match with the front-running Rolling Stones. Good job guys.
The 50/50 winner was Kyle Wilkinson. The Closest to the Pin winners were Nick Defosse on hole #9 while Andrew Donovan stuck it close on hole #18.
Don't forget we have another 18 holes next week.
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Stormy Night and a Hole In One
Well guys, we didn't quite get our first 18 hole round of the season in tonight but we did get nine holes in before all hell broke loose.
The sky turned black in a hurry and blocked out the sun and we knew it was going to get bad just before the horn sounded to call us off the course.
I know our group was teeing off on hole #4 as the horn blasted. Lyle Williams and myself decided we had time to drive up to the green to retrieve the golf balls. Not the smartest move. As I reached down to grab the first ball the wind came through the trees like nothing I'd seen before. Tree limbs, leaves and branches began falling around us.
As we made our way across the bridge at hole #17 we stopped as we heard a crack. We looked up and watched as the top half of a pine tree snapped off in the wind and fell on the green next to the hole. Tom and Andy will have some repairs to do I'm guessing.
I'm usually pretty calm but I will admit I had some nerves working as we made it back to the shop to park the cart. It was certainly an experience and luckily everyone made it to the clubhouse safely. That's the most important thing.
Lost among the excitement of the storm was the fact that Michael Walker of the Fat Shafts jarred his second ever ace on hole #2 to claim the hole in one winnings which he generously used to purchase a round of drinks for those who stuck around. Thanks Mike and Congratulations.
As far as the scores go, not all score cards were turned in so once they are tracked down and the totals for the first nine are calculated, I will update the online standings. If you took a scorecard home with you, please return it to the clubhouse as soon as possible.
The Closest to the Pin prizes were yet to be ruled upon and I'm unaware who won the 50/50.
Don't forget we'll try for another 18 holes next week.
The sky turned black in a hurry and blocked out the sun and we knew it was going to get bad just before the horn sounded to call us off the course.
I know our group was teeing off on hole #4 as the horn blasted. Lyle Williams and myself decided we had time to drive up to the green to retrieve the golf balls. Not the smartest move. As I reached down to grab the first ball the wind came through the trees like nothing I'd seen before. Tree limbs, leaves and branches began falling around us.
As we made our way across the bridge at hole #17 we stopped as we heard a crack. We looked up and watched as the top half of a pine tree snapped off in the wind and fell on the green next to the hole. Tom and Andy will have some repairs to do I'm guessing.
I'm usually pretty calm but I will admit I had some nerves working as we made it back to the shop to park the cart. It was certainly an experience and luckily everyone made it to the clubhouse safely. That's the most important thing.
Lost among the excitement of the storm was the fact that Michael Walker of the Fat Shafts jarred his second ever ace on hole #2 to claim the hole in one winnings which he generously used to purchase a round of drinks for those who stuck around. Thanks Mike and Congratulations.
As far as the scores go, not all score cards were turned in so once they are tracked down and the totals for the first nine are calculated, I will update the online standings. If you took a scorecard home with you, please return it to the clubhouse as soon as possible.
The Closest to the Pin prizes were yet to be ruled upon and I'm unaware who won the 50/50.
Don't forget we'll try for another 18 holes next week.
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
June Brings A Better Night
The month of May is behind us and with any luck, so is the wet, cool and miserable weather. Tonight was by far the nicest night for golf yet...despite the breezy conditions. Actually, the wind likely helped to keep the bugs down and that's always a good thing.
Four teams took all six points up for grabs in their matches this evening. The Rolling Stones, Southpaws, Latecomers and Whizbangers swept their matches. The KGB took five, the Wedgers four, the Dubbers two and a single point went to the Fivesome.
Andy Koetstra earned the Closest to the Pin prize on hole #7 while Steve Westlake was closest on hole #16. Kevin Wadsworth won the 50/50.
Reminder: We play 18 holes next week.
Four teams took all six points up for grabs in their matches this evening. The Rolling Stones, Southpaws, Latecomers and Whizbangers swept their matches. The KGB took five, the Wedgers four, the Dubbers two and a single point went to the Fivesome.
Andy Koetstra earned the Closest to the Pin prize on hole #7 while Steve Westlake was closest on hole #16. Kevin Wadsworth won the 50/50.
Reminder: We play 18 holes next week.
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