2017 Playoffs - Final Round

After two straight years of rain shortened final rounds, we were treated to an absolutely perfect day for golf to complete the final 18 holes of playoffs and enjoy our wrap-up party.

In the "A" Flight it was a surprising, yet decisive victory for the Fat Shafts who went from third place and five shots back to finishing in first place by ten strokes. They were also the only team to finish below 400 total strokes overall. The Southpaws finished in second spot with the KGB three strokes back in third and the Dubbers rounded out the division finishing 23 strokes off the pace..

The Rolling Stones started the day with a 19 stroke cushion in the "B" Flight and held on for the win despite a charge by the Whizbangers who managed to pull within eight strokes for second place.

The Fivesome and CCCP struggled and fell further behind finishing in third and fourth respectively.

Over in the battle for "C" Flight it was close all day long but in the end the Hackers managed to hang on to their lead to take the victory and finished just three strokes ahead of the Wedgers. The Latecomers came in third spot while the Bogies were in fourth at the end of the day.

At this time I know all of you will join me giving thanks to some folks who made this day and our entire season a big success. Steve Powell is the driving force behind the running of the league and his endless efforts behind the scenes are greatly appreciated throughout the summer and culminating with a terrific finaly day. We also thank Tom and Alida St.Denis for providing us with a wonderful golf experience and excellent course conditions all season.

Thanks also to Debbie Stewart and Julia Bosma for assisting with the setup today and in tallying the final scores. And of course thanks once again to Steve Westlake and Kim Defosse for organizing and running our annual putting contests after our round again this year.

On a personal note, I want to thank everyone who approached me today and throughout the season to let me know how much they look forward to checking and reading the blog each week. It's nice to know the effort that I put into it is enjoyed by so many of you. I hope to continue the blog again next summer although I should mention that a change in the website and address may be coming before next season. Don't worry, I will post the details here if it happens so you can find the new site.

Don't forget that although the season has ended, everyone is invited to continue coming out on Wednesday nights as we switch to an informal best ball format for those not ready to put the clubs away just yet. If we don't see you out until the Spring, have a safe Winter and we'll see you in 2018.

2017 Playoff- Final Standings

"A" Flight
1. Fat Shafts - 95-102-96-97 = 390
2. Southpaws - 99-93-106-102 = 400
3. KGB - 95-99-103-106 = 403
4. Dubbers - 102-103-111-97 = 413

"B" Flight
1. Rolling Stones - 103-95-106-108 = 412
2. Whizbangers - 110-108-101-101 = 420
3. Fivesome - 114-103-116-112 = 445
4. CCCP - 108-112-117-116 = 453

"C" Flight
1. Hackers - 108-100-114-108 = 430
2. Wedgers - 107-105-108-113 = 433
3. Latecomers - 100-115-119-113 = 447
4. Bogies - 115-108-119-109 = 451

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Stones Grab Low Gross

It was another muggy night for golf but this time the scores were much better all around than the previous week.

The Rolling Stones broke a three way tie for the Team Low Gross by turning in a low round of 84 to set the new mark to be reached.

There were several under 30 rounds posted with Andy Koetstra scoring lowest with a round of 25 which left him one shy of matching Kyle Wilkinson's league leading Individual low round of 24.

Four teams, the Rolling Stones, Southpaws, Fat Shafts and Whizbangers, took all six points up for grabs in their rounds. The Fivesome and Dubbers each took four points while the Hackers and CCCP left with a pair of points.

The Closest to the Pin prizes were won by Kevin Wadsworth on hole #4 while Len Bosma put his tee shot close on hole #13. This weeks 50/50 winner was Neil Nelson.

Heading for Home

Now that we're officially into the second half of the season, now is the time for teams to start making moves in preparation for the playoffs. Things are still relatively tight at this point so by mid-August the standings could look completely different.

Andy Koetstra tees off on hole 3.

On this night there were no team scores close to challenging for Team Low Gross however Andy Koetstra did take a run at the Individual Low Gross but came up two shots shy after shooting a 26.

In the evenings matches, all but one saw all the points taken by one team. The Whizbangers, Southpaws, Dubbers, KGB and Rolling Stones all took six points. The Wedgers grabbed four points while the Latecomers earned two.

The Closest to the Pin winners on the night were Benny Brock on hole #9 and Randy Conley stuck it close on hole #18.

Steve tees off on hole #3 while Andy and Nick look on.

The 50/50 winner tonight was Len Bosma.

You will also notice I decided to try adding video from the night to the updates from time to time. Below you'll see some impressive shots on hole #5 by Nick VanGemeren and Steve Powell.

See you next Wednesday night.

Whizbangers Have Strong Night

Was this week two or week four. I'm confused after the late start and the rain out last week. Either way, tonight was a cool but clear and comfortable night for golf after the rain washed out last weeks round.

The Whizbangers obviously enjoyed the conditions as they turned in a strong effort and posted the new Team Low Gross with an 88.

Andy Koetstra sinks his putt on hole 13.

They also took the six points up for grabs in their match. Other teams taking all six points in their matches were the Hackers, Dubbers, Southpaws and Bogies who upset the Rolling Stones. The Fat Shafts took four points from the KGB who earned two.

Len Bosma had a strong individual effort tonight as he set the new low for Individual Low Gross by shooting a 27.

The Closest to the Pin winners were Coady MacGillvary on hole #2 while Brian Moelker saved his best shot for the last hole to grab closest on hole #11. The 50/50 winner was Jim Rogers.

Barry Defosse gets out of trouble on hole 17.

That Was Cutting It Close

We knew the rain was coming, it was only a matter of whether we'd get the round in before the skies opened up or not. We did...but only by a whisker, and that's all that mattered. In a scene reminiscent of last season the threat of rain didn't keep us from getting out. Plus, it was actually quite muggy at times as we finally had a normal temperature.

For the second time in only two weeks, Lyle Williams of the Fat Shafts was the weeks 50/50 winner. The Closest to the Pin winner on the front nine was Len Bosma on Hole #4 while Jim Conley stuck it close on Hole #13.

Five teams swept all the points in their matches as the Southpaws, Rolling Stones, Fat Shafts, KGB and Hackers all took six points. The Bogies came close earning five while the Dubbers squeaked out a split on the net to earn a single point.

Those who stuck around after were treated to a sighting of the resident fox as it scampered around the eighth and ninth holes.

Regular Season Ends

It flew by once again and another season of golf is over. OK, it's not really over but the regular season has been completed and now it's on to the playoffs and the all important wrap-up part on September 13th. For some of us that's all we've had our sights on all season.

For those ready to get down and dirty and battle it out for playoff supremacy, it begins next Wednesday night.

On this night however, the Bogies, Rolling Stones and KGB were the only teams to take all six points.

The Closest to the Pin winners were Jerry Powell on hole #1 and Steve Westlake on hole #10. The 50/50 winner was Len Bosma.

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.