Slim Lead for Fat Shafts

With only one week remaining in the regular season some of the final positions for the playoffs have yet to be decided and first overall will come down to the last week.

The Hackers still have a shot at slipping into the A division if they can pass the KGB next week. The Latecomers can tie the Whizbangers for the final spot in the B division which would result in a tie breaker based on their head to head play this season.

The Fat Shafts took six points this week while the Southpaws earned five points which allowed the Fat Shafts to take a one point lead for first overall and puts their fate in their own hands heading into the final week next Wednesday night.

Also taking six points this week were the Rolling Stones, KGB, Hackers and Bogies. The Wedgers earned a single point. Andy Koetstra shot the low round of the week with an even par 27.

The Closest to the Pin winners were Kyle Wilkinson on hole #9 and Barry Defosse on hole #18. The 50/50 winner was Mark Adams.

How About Those Mosquitoes?

I don't think anyone is surprised, after the long snowy Winter and the wet Spring, by the over abundance of mosquitoes and black flies we're seeing this year. Some say this will be one of the worst years ever. Hopefully you guys had your bug spray tonight as they were plentiful.

One thing that wasn't plentiful was sub-30 rounds of golf. Nobody was able to break into the 20's as Tom St.Denis and David Schwartz both shot 30 to share the low scores of the evening.

Schwartz was also lucky enough to have his name drawn to win the 50/50 prize.

Andy Koetstra tees off on the ninth hole.

The Closest to the Pin winners tonight were Peter Hughes on hole #4 while Mark Adams took the honours on the back nine on hole #13.

In the team play, sixes were wild once again as five teams swept their matches. The CCCP, Dubbers, Hackers, Southpaws and Wedgers all grabbed six points. The Latecomers took four while the Fivesome earned two points.

Just a reminder that to be eligible to take part in the year end playoff day and party you have to play at least one round in each half of the season. See you guys next week.

Koetstra On Fire Tonight

It's early in the season but Andy Koetstra of the Fat Shafts was in mid-season form as he turned in an impressive round tonight.

His round of one under par 26 led all golfers and moved him into sole possession of the Individual Low Gross. Andy's first shot of the night on hole #12 also held up and garnered him the Closest to the Pin prize for the back nine.

Mark Adams tees off on hole three.

The front nine winner was Barry Defosse on hole #3. The 50/50 winner this week was Marsh Ferguson.

Five of the six matches for the evening were swept as the Fat Shafts, CCCP, Southpaws, Bogies and Wedgers all took six points. The Rolling Stones came close with five points while a single point went to the Latecomers.

I also want to say welcome to all of the new league members we have this year as I see several new faces have joined us. We all hope you enjoy your time in the league this season.

Sorry for the delay updating guys. Work and errands take priority sadly.

Scott Reilly finds trouble on hole four.

Warning: Bug Spray Needed

The mosquitoes were thick and plentiful on a damp and humid night of golf this Wednesday night. Many golfers found themselves swinging and swatting simultaneously.

Heading into tonight, there were just three weeks left before the playoffs and the time to make a move was quickly coming to an end for teams looking to improve in the standings or perhaps drop to a different flight.

The Dubbers took four points and remain in the last position (4th) in the "A" flight but remain only seven points ahead of the Fat Shafts and Whizbangers who are tied for top spot in the "B" flight. The Fat Shafts took six points tonight while the Whizbangers managed only two.

Further down the standings the Bogies hold a one point lead over the Fivesome for the last spot in the "B" flight (8th). A lot could change in the final two weeks of the regular season depending on what transpires on the course.

The Closest to the Pin winners this week were Mark Adams on hole #9 while Sandy McLeod took the honours on hole #18. Don St.Denis was the 50/50 winner this week.

It was also great to have Jim Conley back out playing again following his surgery and recovery. There's no excuses now Jim.

18 Holes - Week Three

It was a hot and humid evening as we played our last 18 hole match of the season. The temperature was pushing 30 degrees when we teed off but cooled off a bit as the sun set and the mosquitoes came out.

It was business as usual as teams continued to jockey for positions. The Dubbers and Wedgers were the only teams to take all 12 points in their matches for the night.

Nick Vangemeren had the low nine hole score of the night with a 27 which was good enough to move him into a three-way tie for the Low Individual Gross.

Mark Adams put one tight on hole #2 to take the Closest to the Pin prize on the front nine while Paul Dicrescenzo had the best shot on hole #11 for the honour. The 50/50 prize went to Sean Jarvis.

Just a reminder that next Wednesday night (July 1st) is the 18 hole team scramble. The cost is $10 per team and is the only chance you'll have to play a whole round with your team this season.

Adams Aces Eighteen

Congratulations to Mark Adams of the Hackers who recorded his second career hole-in-one.

Adams used a seven iron on the 18th hole from the white tees. The hole was hidden from view on the tee and after searching for his ball he finally looked in the cup and was thrilled to find it nestled in the bottom of the cup.

Also golfing in the group and witnessing the ace were Don St.Denis, Lyle Williams and Mark Kennedy.

As a bonus, the 18th hole was also one of the Closest to the Pin holes for the night.