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.