We haven’t quite arrived at Labour Day but it already felt quite autumn like as we began the playoffs tonight
In the “A” Division, the Rolling Stones got off to a solid start led by Al Wilkinson who shot a 27. The Stones sit in first with a total of 91. Grip It N Sip It are in second place after nine holes, just one shot back at 92. The Southpaws are two shots off the lead after posting a 93 and the Fat Shafts stumbled out of the gate and posted a score of 104 to sit 13 strokes off the lead.
Over in the “B” Division the Latecomers have the early lead after shooting a score of 97. Josh Hogan shot a round of 30 to lead his team. The KGB are four strokes back in second place after posting a 101. The Dubbers are 7 shots out of first after shooting a 104 and sitting in fourth place is the Fivesome who shot a 116 on night one.
The “C” Division is a bit more wide open but there are still plenty of holes left to play. The Whizbangers have the early lead after scoring a 108. Six strokes back in second place are the Wedgers with a 114. The CCCP posted a 120 and the Hackers are 13 strokes off the lead after shooting a 121.
The Closest to the Pin winners were Paul Scobie on hole 1 and Peter Hughes on hole 10. The 50/50 winner was Denis Schick.
We play the white tees again next Wednesday night before moving to the blue tees for 18 holes on Saturday September 9th.
Playoff Standings
“A” Division
1. Rolling Stones - 91
2. Grip It N Sip It - 92
3. Southpaws - 93
4. Fat Shafts - 104
“B” Division
1. Latecomers - 97
2. KGB - 101
3. Dubbers - 104
4. Fivesome - 116
“C” Division
1. Whizbangers - 108
2. Wedgers - 114
3. CCCP - 120
4. Hackers - 121
Wednesday 30 August 2023
2023 Playoffs - Round 1
Saturday 26 August 2023
2023 Final Standings
2023 Final Regular Season Standings
Updated August 23, 2023
Wednesday 23 August 2023
Regular Season Complete
The Fivesome narrowly took six points from the KGB and slipped past the Whizbangers for eighth place. Also taking six points were the Southpaws, Dubbers, Rolling Stones and Fat Shafts. Grip It N Sip It grabbed five points while a single point went to the Latecomers.
The closest to the pin winners were Nick Vangemeren on hole 9 and Colin McDonald on hole 18. The 50/50 winner was Pat Convey.
As we head into the first nine holes of the playoffs next week, these will be the division groupings.
“A” Division
1. Fat Shafts
2. Southpaws
3. Rolling Stones
4. Grip It N Sip It
“B” Division
1. KGB
2. Dubbers
3. Latecomers
4. Fivesome
“C” Division
1. Whizbangers
2. CCCP
3. Wedgers
4. Hackers
Just a reminder that we will be returning to our pre-Covid playoff routine. The next two Wednesdays will be nine holes each from the white tees. On Saturday September 9th we will play 18 holes from the blue tees and all team members can play. The round will be followed by the wrap up meal and social.
If anything changes I’ll let you know. See you next week.
Wednesday 16 August 2023
Fat Shafts Five Time Champs
For the fifth consecutive season, the Fat Shafts have clinched the Regular Season title. After taking four points in their match this evening, they made it impossible to be caught by the Southpaws or the Rolling Stones. Those two teams will still have to determine second and third in the final week. Congrats to the team members, Mark Kennedy, Andy Koetstra, Lyle Williams, Stephen Westlake and Gerry Fox.
The last playoff spot in the “A” Division is still unknown although Grip It N Sip It holds a slim three point lead over the KGB.
The Dubbers and Latecomers are assured to be in the “B” Division while the battle for eighth place between the Whizbangers, Fivesome and CCCP will come down to next Wednesday night. Just four points separate the teams.
Tim Donaldson had the low round of the night shooting a 28. Andy Koetstra posted a 29 and Steve Westlake shot a round of 30.
In the other matches tonight, the Southpaws, KGB and CCCP all took six points. The Rolling Stones and Grip It N Sip It earned four points while two points each went to the Whizbangers, Fivesome and Dubbers.
The closest to the pin winners were the Rolling Stones on hole 8 and Ron Eilens on hole 17. The 50/50 winner was Kim Defosse.
A special reminder to the team captains to please let Steve Powell know by next week, how many players you will have out for the final 18 holes of playoffs and the party on September 9th. Steve needs and accurate head count.
Congratulations to Andy Koetstra who won the Club Championships last weekend. He and Nick Vangemeren needed a three hole playoff to decide things.
We’re back to the white tees for the final week of the regular season. See you then.
Wednesday 9 August 2023
Still Time For Moves
With just two weeks of regular season play remaining, there’s still plenty left to be decided.
Both the Southpaws and Rolling Stones have a chance to catch the first place Fat Shafts who hold a nine point lead.
The fourth spot in the top playoff division is also yet to be determined as Grip It N Sip It and KGB battle it out. The Dubbers are mathematically still in the mix.
The “B” Division is also anyone’s guess as several teams can solidify their spot or drop to the “C” Division. Next week could clear things up a bit more.
Taking all six points tonight were the Fat Shafts, Southpaws, Grip It N Sip It, Fivesome and the Latecomers. The Rolling Stones earned five points while the KGB took one point.
Tim Donaldson had the low round of the night shooting a 28 while Peter Hughes posted a 29.
The closest to the pin winners were Terry Letch on hole 7 and Ian Rogers on hole 16. The 50/50 winner was Al Wilkinson.
We’re back to the blue tees next week. See you then.
For those members taking part in the Club Championships this weekend, best of luck and think dry thoughts.
Wednesday 2 August 2023
Stones Tied For Second
Time is quickly slipping away to solidify team rankings heading into the playoffs. Just three weeks of regular season play remains. 
Steve Westlake tees off on hole 17.
The Rolling Stones were able to take six points from the Southpaws and slip into a second place tie with the lefties. The Stones have also guaranteed their place in the “A” division of the playoffs and they helped the Fat Shafts increase their first place lead to nine points after they took six points from the Hackers.
The Dubbers stumbled this week and allowed the KGB and Grip It N Sip It, who both took six points, to leap frog them and sit tied for fourth place.
The Wedgers and Hackers will be playing in the “C” Division of the playoffs as they mathematically can’t reach 8th place.
Also taking six points tonight were the Latecomers and CCCP.
The closest to the pin winners were Mark Lafee on hole 6 and Paul Scobie on hole 15. The 50/50 winner was Josh McDonald
We’re back to the white tees next week. See you then.