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.
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
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.
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Maybe June Will Be Nicer
It's starting to get a little old isn't it? Once again tonight we found ourselves golfing under cloudy skies and although we didn't get soaked, it did rain just enough to remind us it must be Wednesday night. At least the bugs weren't too bad.
The Dubbers managed to take all six points from the Bogies who had yet to give up a single point this season. Also taking six points were the Hackers, Southpaws and KGB. The Fat Shafts earned five points, Rolling Stones 4, Whizbangers 2 and the Fivesome one.
Rick Dean had the low round of the night shooting even par which was good enough to move him into a tie with Norm Toyne for the Individual Low Gross.
Dean also grabbed the Closest to the Pin honours on hole #6 while Tim Donaldson was closest on hole #15. Bob Donaldson was the 50/50 winner.
The Dubbers managed to take all six points from the Bogies who had yet to give up a single point this season. Also taking six points were the Hackers, Southpaws and KGB. The Fat Shafts earned five points, Rolling Stones 4, Whizbangers 2 and the Fivesome one.
Rick Dean had the low round of the night shooting even par which was good enough to move him into a tie with Norm Toyne for the Individual Low Gross.
Dean also grabbed the Closest to the Pin honours on hole #6 while Tim Donaldson was closest on hole #15. Bob Donaldson was the 50/50 winner.
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Rain Rain Go Away
I'm starting to sound like a broken record but if my math is correct, and there's a good chance it isn't, we've had rain on five of the first six weeks of league play. Tonight being the fifth.
Although it appeared the dark clouds might hold off on drenching us for most of the round, the skies finally opened and left us soaking wet yet again.
Despite the inclement weather, the Bogies continued their impressive start to the season by taking another six points. Also sweeping their matches were the Whizbangers, Southpaws, Rolling Stones and Hackers. Wedgers took five and the Fat Shafts one.
Paul Reid was the Closest to the Pin winner on Hole #5 while Andy Koetstra's shot on #14 held on for the honour. Jim Turner was this week's 50/50 winner.
Although it appeared the dark clouds might hold off on drenching us for most of the round, the skies finally opened and left us soaking wet yet again.
Despite the inclement weather, the Bogies continued their impressive start to the season by taking another six points. Also sweeping their matches were the Whizbangers, Southpaws, Rolling Stones and Hackers. Wedgers took five and the Fat Shafts one.
Paul Reid was the Closest to the Pin winner on Hole #5 while Andy Koetstra's shot on #14 held on for the honour. Jim Turner was this week's 50/50 winner.
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
That's More Like It
For those of you who didn't recognize it, that bright yellow thing in the sky was the sun. I know, I was shocked to see it as well as it finally arrived on a Wednesday night. 
Some of you may have also seen the black flies and the fox on the course as well.
Four teams swept their matches tonight as the Hackers, Wedgers, Dubbers and Bogies took all six points. The Rolling Stones earned five, the Whizbangers 4, KGB two and the Southpaws grabbed a single point.
Norm Toyne shot par to grab sole possession of the Individual Low Gross at 27. Norm also earned the Closest to the Pin nod on hole #4 while Rick Dean took the honours on hole #13. Barry Defosse was this weeks 50/50 winner.
Some of you may have also seen the black flies and the fox on the course as well.Four teams swept their matches tonight as the Hackers, Wedgers, Dubbers and Bogies took all six points. The Rolling Stones earned five, the Whizbangers 4, KGB two and the Southpaws grabbed a single point.
Norm Toyne shot par to grab sole possession of the Individual Low Gross at 27. Norm also earned the Closest to the Pin nod on hole #4 while Rick Dean took the honours on hole #13. Barry Defosse was this weeks 50/50 winner.
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Finally, No Rain!
It wasn't the nicest night of golf we've ever had but it was by far the best night we've had so far this season. It looked like it might rain but it held off which is a first so far as we managed to get our second official round of matches in.
Teams grabbing all six points included Fat Shafts, Fivesome, Bogies, KGB and Rolling Stones. The Dubbers took four while the Whizbangers earned two points.
Two more golfers moved into a tie for Individual Low Gross as Nick Defosse and Tom St.Denis both shot a 29. The KGB posted the new Team Low Gross with a total of 91.
The Closest to the Pin winners were Steve Guindon on hole #3 while Nick Vangemeren took it on hole #12. The 50/50 winner was Ian Rogers.
Teams grabbing all six points included Fat Shafts, Fivesome, Bogies, KGB and Rolling Stones. The Dubbers took four while the Whizbangers earned two points.
Two more golfers moved into a tie for Individual Low Gross as Nick Defosse and Tom St.Denis both shot a 29. The KGB posted the new Team Low Gross with a total of 91.
The Closest to the Pin winners were Steve Guindon on hole #3 while Nick Vangemeren took it on hole #12. The 50/50 winner was Ian Rogers.
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Week Two Washout
Sadly the weather has continued to be less than impressive recently and as a result, the matches for tonight have been cancelled.
With all of the rain we had today, the cold temperatures and potential for flurries this evening it was decided that we'd be better off skipping this weeks rounds.
Hopefully the weather improves for next week.
With all of the rain we had today, the cold temperatures and potential for flurries this evening it was decided that we'd be better off skipping this weeks rounds.
Hopefully the weather improves for next week.
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Wet Start To Season
The weather was wet on Wednesday night but at least it wasn't white as well as we kicked off the league for another year.
The dampness kept some away but they missed out on what was actually an enjoyable night for golf as the rain was mostly light and had little effect on the play.
Five teams got off to a strong start taking six points each.
The low scorers for the night were Dennis Schick and Rick Dean, each shooting a 29.
Kyle Wilkinson had an impressive shot on hole #1 to earn the Closest to the Pin honours while Dave Walker zeroed in on hole #10. Mark Kennedy was the first 50/50 winner of the season.
The dampness kept some away but they missed out on what was actually an enjoyable night for golf as the rain was mostly light and had little effect on the play.
Five teams got off to a strong start taking six points each.
The low scorers for the night were Dennis Schick and Rick Dean, each shooting a 29.
Kyle Wilkinson had an impressive shot on hole #1 to earn the Closest to the Pin honours while Dave Walker zeroed in on hole #10. Mark Kennedy was the first 50/50 winner of the season.
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Ready, Set, Go
I hope you have your clubs ready to go because the league is set to begin on Wednesday April 13th. As usual we tee off at 6pm.
Don't forget to pay your league dues that night as well so Steve doesn't have to go chasing after anybody down the road.
The forecast is looking good so far so we'll see you there. If you're like me you'll probably need to have a bag full of balls. That first round is always the toughest.
Don't forget to pay your league dues that night as well so Steve doesn't have to go chasing after anybody down the road.
The forecast is looking good so far so we'll see you there. If you're like me you'll probably need to have a bag full of balls. That first round is always the toughest.
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