On A Hot Summer Night

Boy oh boy did summer finally show up tonight. It was a hot, humid, sticky and buggy round for sure but it's nice to see more seasonal golfing conditions for a change.

The Fat Shafts took six points against the Wedgers to keep their slim one point league lead over the KGB who took all six points when the Rolling Stones failed to field a team. The Dubbers also took six points to move into fourth place.

Also taking six points tonight were the Whizbangers, Hackers and Bogies. Sandy McLeod had the low round of the night shooting a 2-over-par score of 29.

The Closest to the Pin winners were Eric Mofina for the second week in a row on hole #4 and Andy Koetstra on hole #13. Randy Grills was the 50/50 winner this week.

Two Weeks Left

The bad news was we didn't quite get the round in before it rained. The good news is we did finish the round before the severe thunderstorms and tornado watches rolled into the area.

With only two weeks of regular season golf remaining there isn't a lot left to be decided but there is a battle happening for that final two spots in the "A" Flight. With only nine points separating third and sixth the next two weeks will be crucial for teams hoping to get into or remain in the top division. For the teams sitting from 7th place to 12th, your fate is already decided.

Grabbing all six points in their matches were the Southpaws, Wedgers and Rolling Stones. The Whizbangers took five while the Latecomers and KGB earned four points. Earning two points each were the Fat Shafts and Dubbers while the CCCP took a single point.

Sandy McLeod shot the low round for the night with an even par 27. For the third time in a month Benny Brock had his name drawn for the 50/50. The Closest to the Pin winners were Dave Walker on hole #7 and Ryan Cuculuzzi on hole #16.

Holy Heatwave Batman!

The suns rays shine through the trees on the 17th green.

I'm going to hazard a guess that our round of golf tonight was one of, if not the hottest nights of golfing we've had in all my years of playing in the league. Perhaps someone older and wiser can recall a round that was more hot and humid without a breath of a breeze in the past but I can't imagine it being any worse. On the positive side, although we might have finished the round soaking wet, it wasn't due to any rain storms. Actually, some precipitation would have been welcome. And surprisingly the deer flies and mosquitoes were noticeably absent as well. They were probably drinking beer in the shade some place watching and laughing at us.

Lyle Williams grabs a seat in the shade on Tom St.Denis.

The hot weather seemed to work to some players advantage tonight while others struggled to keep their grips dry and hold on to the golf club. Okay, I'm talking about me. That's my excuse and I'm sticking to it.

Sandy McLeod shot the low round of the night posting a one over par 28. The Closest to the Pin winners were Matt Couperus on hole #13 and Jim Conley on hole #4. For the second time in two weeks Benny Brock won the 50/50 prize.

It was almost an all or nothing night for the matches as five teams swept all six points up for grabs. They included the Dubbers, CCCP, Whizbangers, Southpaws and Wedgers. The Rolling Stones earned 4 points and the Fat Shafts grabbed two points.

Lyle Williams and Mark Kennedy rest in a shady spot.

Finally The Clubs Come Out

After what seemed like the longest winter in recent memory, the clubs came out of storage and we found our way back to the golf course to begin another season of golf and another year of Men's League.

Despite a few patches of snow still evident back in the more sheltered holes, the course was in pretty good shape. But lets be honest, it didn't matter what shape the course was in, it was just nice to swing the clubs and break off some of that winter rust.

Some guys managed to turn in some impressive scores to start the year but the low score of the night went to Sandy McLeod with a 27. The early lead for Team Low Gross went to the Rolling Stones with an 88. Nick VanGemeren grabbed the Closest to the Pin on Hole #1 while Paul Reid was tightest on Hole #10. Bob Donaldson was the first 50/50 winner of the year.

Four teams managed to take all the points up for grabs with the Fat Shafts, Southpaws, CCCP and Dubbers sweeping all six points. The Rolling Stones and Latecomers each earned four points while the Whizbangers and KGB grabbed two points each.

2012 Playoffs - Round Two

I've never seen anything like what has been happening in our league down the final stretch of the season. 

Sandy McLeod aced hole #15

For the fifth time in only six weeks someone has shot a hole-in-one. This week it was Sandy McLeod as he aced the 126 yard 15th hole using a Wedge. Congratulations on your third career hole-in-one Sandy!

With only 18 holes remaining in the season and the playoffs, nothing is decided with all three divisions close enough that any team could still win.

In the "A" Division the Rolling Stones have a seven shot lead over the regular season champs the Southpaws. The KGB sit 14 shots back but anything can happen on the final day.

The Whizbangers hold a 7 stroke lead on the Dubbers in the "B" Division but with rain forecast for Saturday's final 18 holes, anything could happen.

The battle for "C" Division is also too close to call with the CCCP holding a five stroke advantage on the Bogies while the Latecomers are only 12 shots off the pace. It should be an interesting final 18 holes. Lets hope mother nature takes it easy on us. But you might want to bring some extra clothes to change into after the round just in case.

The final 18 holes will begin at 3:00pm on Saturday afternoon and that will be followed by the wrap-up party. As always, if you plan to drink, please make arrangements to have a sober ride home.

The standings after 18 playoff holes are as follows...

"A" Division

1. Rolling Stones - 86 (175)
2. Southpaws - 90 (182)
3. KGB - 94 (189)
4. Fat Shafts - 99 (201)

"B" Division

1. Whizbangers - 95 (182)
2. Dubbers - 97 (189)
3. Wedgers - 110 (199)
4. Fivesome - 107 (208)

"C" Division

1. CCCP - 103 (200)
2. Bogies - 102 (205)
3. Latecomers - 105 (212)
4. Hackers - 111 (221)

Points For Most Teams

Maybe I was the only one who struggled with the windy conditions tonight but I doubt it as the gusty winds made club selection a bit tricky. Judging by the majority of the scores though it looked as though most of you fought through it admirably.

The points were spread around a bit more this week with eight of the 12 teams managing to increase their totals. The Whizbangers, Southpaws, Wedgers and KGB all grabbed six points. The Rolling Stones and Dubbers each earned four while the Fat Shafts and Hackers took two points each.

The Closest to the Pin winners were Dave Reid on hole #6 and Ian Rogers on hole #15. Sandy McLeod was this weeks 50/50 winner.

Have a great Victoria Day long weekend guys!

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 One

Despite a recent sighting of a black bear on the golf course our members safely completed their first 18-hole round relatively unscathed.

Congratulations to Al Wilkinson who used a pitching wedge to ace the 143 yard ninth hole for the leagues first hole-in-one of the year. Nice shooting Al!

With a possible 12 points up for grabs and the standings being so close for some teams the 18 hole nights are an excellent chance to make a move. Seizing the opportunity tonight were the CCCP who blanked the Hackers and vaulted out of last place to move into eighth. The Fat Shafts were the only other team to take all 12 points at the expense of the Fivesome.

While the Wedgers continue to enjoy a comfortable lead, the battle for second is still anyone's race at this point with only three points separating second from fifth.

Sandy McLeod had a good nine hole round of even par 27 which moved him into a tie for the Individual Low Gross with Norm Toyne.

The closest to the pin winners for the night were Doug Stewart on hole #9 and Brian Moelker on hole #18. Dennis Schick took home the 50/50 winnings.