For those of you who may be interested, here is a breakdown of the league finances for the season.
Things are a bit different than normal since the Hole in One pot, 50/50 and Closest to the Pin money are taken from league dues. Under normal circumstances we would pay that each week to enter ourselves into a chance to win those prizes and that money would be used to cover the final party. With any luck we can return to that next Spring.
Another excellent season of league play has come to an end and the final playoff results were competitive right up to the last nine holes.
In the “A” flight, the Fat Shafts were the winners once again this year, although Grip It N Sip It kept it close just five strokes back. The Fat Shafts posted a score of 92 for a three round total of 282. Grip It N Sip It finished second, shooting 91 tonight for a total of 287. The Southpaws placed third with a total score of 292 and the Whizbangers were fourth shooting 334.
In the “B” flight, the Dubbers sat two shots back before the round began but faltered and the Rolling Stones won the title by eight strokes with a total of 302. The Latecomers and KGB tied for second with scores of 310 while the Dubbers were one shot back in fourth with a total of 311.
Over in the “C” flight the CCCP held on to first all through the playoffs and took the title with a total score of 325. The Hackers were five strokes off the lead and shot a 330. The Wedgers grabbed third with a score of 340 while the Fivesome ended up fourth shooting 341. The full standings are below.
Congratulations to Andy Koetstra, who as a result of being the only one to get a hole in one this year, takes home the pot.
Rodney Keyes was the 50/50 winner and the closest to the pin winners on the 18 holes were:
Our thanks as always to Stephen Powell for all of his hard work and organization behind the scenes. Thanks also to Alida and Tom St.Denis for their work to keep things safe and running smoothly at the clubhouse and for the exemplary playing conditions all season long. If all goes well, I know we hope to return to our usual playoff format and party next year.
Just a reminder, for those who would still like to get out and play, we are still meeting each Wednesday night at 5:30pm to play for fun. It's usually a friendly round of best ball in teams so we hope to see you out. If not, have a safe and enjoyable Fall and Winter and we'll see you next season.
Playoff Final Standings
“A” Flight
“B” Flight
“C” Flight
I don’t think we could have asked for better conditions for week two of our playoffs. The course was in great shape, the temperature was ideal and the bugs…okay, two out of three isn’t bad.
The overall scoring for the round was also improved over last week and this allowed for some changes to the standings and some good scores.
Andy Koetstra had the low round of the night with an even par 27. This helped the Fat Shafts to shoot 90 and move into a slim lead in the “A” Flight. The Southpaws shot 94 and sit two shots back in second while Grip It N Sip It had a solid round of 92 and are only six shots back. The Whizbangers are 21 shots off the lead in fourth.
In the “B” Flight, the Latecomers struggled tonight and have dropped out of the lead. The Rolling Stones shot 100 again this week and have a two stroke advantage over the second place Dubbers who shot 102. The Latecomers shot 111 and sit in a tie with the KGB for third after they shot a 103.
In the “C” Flight, the CCCP who shot a 110, remain in first but their lead has shrunk to four shots over the Hackers who posted an impressive score of 103. The Wedgers and Fivesome are tied for third and are only 9 shots off the lead so anything could happen.
The full standings after week two are below. The 50/50 winner was Mike Leslie and the closest to the pin winners were as follows:
Andy Koetstra - Hole #2
Jamie Sandercock - Hole #5
Pat Flynn - Hole #8
David Horner - Hole #11
Terry Letch - Hole #14
Terry Letch - Hole #17
Playoff Standings
“A” Flight
“B” Flight
“C” Flight
Don’t forget…we start our final nine holes at 5:30pm next Wednesday to make sure we have enough daylight to finish. Sorry no video or photos this week. I got stuck keeping score. See you next week.
After a season of dry weather on Wednesday nights, we were subjected to some damp conditions at times as we began the 2022 Playoffs.
Perhaps it was the rain or maybe playing from the blue tees but scoring overall was on the high side tonight. The end result was a close competition in all three divisions with two weeks remaining. The low rounds of the evening were turned in by Gerry Fox and Colin MacDonald who both shot 30.
The standings after week one are below. The 50/50 winner was Rob Campbell and the closest to the pin winners were as follows:
Steve Guindon - Hole #1
Ross Prophet - Hole # 4
Jimmy Rogers - Hole #7
Gerry Fox - Hole #10
Andy Koetstra - Hole #13
Gerry Fox - Hole #16
Playoff Standings
“A” Flight
“B” Flight
“C” Flight
See you next week.
Final Regular Season Standings for 2022
1. Fat Shafts - 98 pts
2. Whizbangers - 80 pts
3. Southpaws - 78 pts
4. Grip It N Sip It - 67 pts
5. Rolling Stones - 67 pts
6. Dubbers - 59 pts
7. Krazy Golf Buddies - 55 pts
8. Latecomers - 45 pts
9. Fivesome - 39 pts
10. CCC Players - 36 pts
11. Wedgers - 15 pts
12. Hackers - 9 pts
With the completion of tonight’s round, another regular season has come to an end and our focus turns to the playoffs.
Before we break that down, here’s how this evenings rounds went. The CCCP, Southpaws and Whizbangers all took six points. Grip It N Sip It and Fat Shafts earned five points each. The KGB grabbed four points while single points went to the Dubbers and Fivesome.
The closest to the pin winners were Peter Hughes on hole #9 while Jamie Sandercock was tight on hole #18. The 50/50 winner was Mike Leslie.
The playoffs start on the blue tees next week at 6pm and you’ll get your starting holes that night.
Two teams, Grip It N Sip It and Rolling Stones, finished tied for fourth spot but I believe since Grip It N Sip It beat the Stones 7-5 in head to head play, they will get the last spot in the “A” flight. If anything changes on that or I’ve made an error I’ll make a correction.
Here are the playoff groupings as I understand it.
“A” Flight
“B” Flight
“C” Flight
See you next week.
Did anyone notice the bugs tonight? The thunderstorms passed us by but the swarms of flying critters were definitely annoying as we completed the second last round of regular play.
Some teams were able to make moves and secure their playoff positions this evening. The Whizbangers and Southpaws clinched spots in the “A” flight by taking six points each in their matches. The Rolling Stones also earned six points and hold a five point lead over Grip It N Sip It, who took four points, for fourth place.
The Dubbers and KGB will be in the “B” flight after both teams were blanked tonight. The Fivesome still have a chance to get into the “B” flight if they can sneak past the Latecomers but it will come down to next week.
In other action, the Fat Shafts and Hackers each took six points while the CCCP earned two points.
The closest to the pin winners were Dave Walker on hole #8 and Mark Kennedy on hole #17. Ron Eliens was the 50/50 winner this week.
Back to the white tees next week to finish off the regular season. We’ll see you there.
For the fourth consecutive season, the Fat Shafts have claimed the Regular Season title. With only two weeks of league play remaining prior to the playoffs, they can not be caught and have secured a spot in the “A” flight.
As far as the remainder of the standings go, there’s still time to make moves to lock down playoff spots and it will likely come down to the final night. The Hackers, Wedgers and CCCP will make up three of the four teams in the “C” Flight. The Fivesome can still challenge for a spot in the “B” flight if they can make a move.
Mathematically six other teams have a chance to make the “A” flight but it will all hinge on how the points are allocated in the last two weeks.
In tonight’s matches, the Fat Shafts and Dubbers took six points. The Rolling Stones, CCCP and Whizbangers earned five points each. Four points went to Grip It N Sip It and the Fivesome took two points. The Southpaws, Wedgers and KGB settled for one point each.
The closest to the pin winners were Steve Westlake on hole #7 and Sean Jarvis on hole #16. Dean Timson was the 50/50 winner this week.
Back to the blue tees next week. We’ll see you there.
It was another humid summer night for golf but unfortunately that, combined with very still air, didn’t translate into a trouble free round for many. The longer blue tees proved to be a challenge once again.
The standings are a bit more defined after tonight but it’s still anyones guess how the playoff rankings will pan out. Next week could make things a bit clearer.
In tonight’s matches, the Dubbers, Latecomers and Rolling Stones were the only teams to take all six points. The Fat Shafts, Grip It N Sip It and KGB earned four points while the CCCP, Southpaws and Hackers all took two points.
The closest to the pin winners were Tom St Denis on hole #6 and Rodney Keyes on hole #15. The 50/50 winner was Steve Guindon.
See you next week on the white tees.
Andy All Smiles After His Hole-in-One
With only four weeks left in the regular season there is still plenty to be decided in the standings and how the playoff picture will unfold.
Only the Fat Shafts have assured themselves of a spot in the “A” flight at this point. Mathematically six other teams are still in the hunt for the top division. The Hackers have ensured their spot in the “C” flight. All other spots are still up for grabs and it could come down to the last week to see what happens when the dust settles.
There were some impressive rounds tonight. Andy Koetstra of the Fat Shafts had our leagues first hole-in-one of the year. Andy aced the 16th hole using a 56 degree wedge. The best rounds of the night went to Murdoch Garrett and Paul Scobie who each shot even par 27’s.
In the nights matches, the Fivesome, Whizbangers, Rolling Stones, Fat Shafts and Wedgers all took six points. Grip It N Sip It took five points and the K.G.B earned one point.
The closest to the pin winners were Josh McDonald on hole #5 and Al Wilkinson on hole #14. The 50/50 winner was Tyler Rittwage.
See you next week on the blue tees.
The sweltering heat and humidity combined with the constant buzzing of bugs made playing from the blue tees extra challenging tonight.
I couldn’t even find time to take any photos or videos tonight as I was either trying to dry off, swing or defend myself.
In the evenings matches, the Dubbers moved up two places into fourth spot after taking four points and leapfrogging the KGB and Grip It N Sip It. The CCCP took two points.
Elsewhere the Fivesome, Whizbangers and Fat Shafts all took six points. In a very tight match the Southpaws earned five points while the Latecomers took one point. The Rolling Stones took four points while Grip It N Sip It finished with two points.
The closest to the pin winners were Jordan Mercer on hole #4 and Gerry Fox on hole #13. The 50/50 winner was Kim Defosse.
We’re back to the white tees next week and hopefully more comfortable temperatures. See you then.
We couldn’t have timed the completion of tonight’s round much better as the rain waited until we finished before the soaking began.
After a quick check of the scoresheet it was clear to see the scores for many were very impressive. Although nobody matched the individual low gross leading score, at least five golfers shot scores under 30. The lowest score was turned in by Tim Donaldson who shot an even par 27. Tim was also the 50/50 winner.
In the nights matches, the Fivesome, Whizbangers, Grip It N Sip It, Southpaws and Fat Shafts all took six points. The Dubbers earned four points while two points went to the KGB.
The closest to the pin winners were Tom St.Denis on hole #3 and Don Muldoon on hole #12.
We’re back to the blue tees next week. See you then.
With just seven weeks of regular season play left before the playoffs, things remain tight and ever changing.
From one week to the next the teams from 3rd to 8th place continue to flip flop spots. With just a nine point spread, these teams continue to battle for playoff positioning.
In tonight’s action, the Fat Shafts, Whizbangers, KGB, CCCP and Rolling Stones all took six points. The Southpaws earned five while the Fivesome tied the Net for a single point.
Nick VanGemeren was both good and lucky tonight grabbing the closest to the pin on hole #11 and the 50/50. Kim Defosse was closest on hole #2.
As we start the home stretch to the end of the season and the push for playoff spots, some teams made good moves tonight.
The first place Fat Shafts stumbled and gave up six points to the second place Southpaws who moved within six points of top spot.
The Dubbers grabbed six points to move them into fourth place just one point ahead of Grip It N Sip It who managed just two points tonight. The Whizbangers earned four points in that match and are hanging on to third place.
Also taking six points tonight were the Latecomers and KGB. The Rolling Stones took five points while the CCCP grabbed a single point.
The Closest to the Pin winners were Tyler Rittwage on hole #1 and Rick Dean on hole #10. The 50/50 winner was Tyler Donaldson.
Have a safe and Happy Canada Day long weekend. See you next week.
That was hotter than a Leafs fan after another game seven collapse out there tonight.
Summer arrived in full force as the temperature was above 30 degrees when we teed off for tonight’s round. A return to the blue tees also saw some impressive scores overall. Stephen Westlake had the low round of the night shooting a 29.
In the evenings matches the Southpaws and Grip It N Sip It had a close game as they tied and split the gross but the Southpaws grabbed the net by one. So the Southpaws took four points and Grip It N Sip It earned two points.
In the other matches, the Fat Shafts, Latecomers, Dubbers and K.G.B. all swept six points. Meanwhile, the Fivesome took four points and the Wedgers got two points.
The Fat Shafts increased their lead in first to 12 points ahead of the Southpaws.
The closest to the pin winners were Tyler Donaldson on hole #9 and David Horner on hole #18. The 50/50 winner was Neil Nelson.
We should be back to the white tees next week. See you there.
Photo courtesy of Andy Koetstra
The recent severe storms and high winds on Thursday and Friday caused some minor tree damage at the golf course. Luckily most of it was minor but unfortunately there was one significant loss.
The tall pine tree, that made hitting from the blue tees a little narrow on hole 18, broke in half on Friday. I'm sure some of you will be glad to see it go but it certainly helped to make the hole just a bit more challenging to play. I have no doubt we'll still find plenty of trouble hitting from back there.
It’s not officially summer yet but things were definitely heating up on the course tonight with some great scores and the weather.
We have a new leader for the Individual Low Gross after Nick Vangemeren posted a one under par round of 26. His score combined with a pair of 30’s by Paul Scobie and Tim Donaldson improved the Southpaws Team Low Gross with an 86.
The Fat Shafts finally faltered and lost their first point of the season as they took five from the Whizbangers who earned a single point by splitting the net in their match.
The Southpaws, KGB, Dubbers and Rolling Stones all took six points. Grip It N Sip It grabbed four points and the Latecomers took two.
The closest to the pin winners were Thom Christmann on hole #8 and John Keuning on hole #17. The 50/50 winner was David Schwartz.
The schedule for next week shows we will be playing the white tees again but I was informed that it’s likely that we will be playing the blue tees instead. See you then.
It was another beautiful night for golf as we once again tackled the blue tees. Despite the calm conditions, just two teams were able to shoot rounds in the 90’s tonight. Stephen Westlake had the low round of the evening posting a 29.
After seven weeks of play, the Fat Shafts have yet to surrender a single point and hold an eight point lead over the Whizbangers. The Southpaws moved up in the standings to sit alone in third place.
All of the matches tonight were sweeps as all six points went to the Southpaws, Whizbangers, Fat Shafts, K.G.B, C.C.C.P and Dubbers.
The closest to the pin winners were Tim Donaldson on hole #7 and Josh Hogan on hole #16. The 50/50 winner was Mark Adams.
A service will be held at a later date but I know we all send our sincerest condolences to Glenn's family and friends.
Glenn was a member of the Wedgers for many years and his laughter and friendship both on the course and at the clubhouse will be missed.
After a stormy day, the skies cleared and the sun came out to provide excellent golf conditions for our round.
Many teams took advantage and posted some impressive scores. Five teams shot scores in the 90’s and the Southpaws went even lower by posting an 88 to set the new Team Low Gross score.
Steve Guindon shot a 28 to move into a tie with Tim Donaldson for the Individual Low Gross. Tim also matched his low of 28 again tonight.
In the evenings matches, the Fat Shafts, Southpaws, Grip It N Sip It and Latecomers all took six points. The Whizbangers earned five points while K.G.B took four points. The Rolling Stones grabbed two points and a single point went to the Fivesome.
The closest to the pin winners were Kim Defosse who was inches away from an ace on hole #6 and Turner Wallace was best on hole #15. The 50/50 winner was Matt Knell.
Sorry no video this week. I was too busy looking for my ball. See you next week on the blue tees.
I hope you had your bug spray handy when you took to the links tonight. The annoying biters were out in full force on this overcast but comfortable evening for golf.
The blue tees once again proved to be an overall challenge as scoring was a bit higher this round. Both the Rolling Stones and Fat Shafts shot a team score of 97 to be the only teams in double digits.
Taking all six points in their matches were Grip It N Sip It, Fat Shafts and CCCP who scored their first points of the season. The Whizbangers took five points while the Latecomers and Rolling Stones both grabbed four points. The Dubbers and Southpaws earned two points each while a single point went to K.G.B.
The Closest to the Pin winners were Tom St. Denis on hole #5 and Mark Kennedy on hole #14. The 50/50 winner was Jim Rogers.
We were sorry to see Lyle Williams caught the “Blue Tees Flu” but hope he’s feeling better and back next week when we play the white tees. See you then.
Although not as chilly as our first round of the season, tonight was still on the cool side. On the plus side, at least the bugs were staying in to keep warm.
Tim Donaldson had the low round of the evening shooting a 28. That gives him sole possession of the individual low gross lead.
In the evening’s matches, Grip It N Sip It, Southpaws, Rolling Stones, Fat Shafts and Latecomers all took six points. The Whizbangers earned four points while the Dubbers managed two points.
The Closest to the Pin winners were Mike Brummel on Hole #4 and Andy Koetstra on Hole #13. The 50/50 winner was Don Muldoon.
Despite a few black flies and mosquitoes we had a beautiful night for a round of golf. It was time to play the blue tees again and they proved to be a little difficult for some.
Andy Koetstra had the low round of the night shooting a 30 while Denis Schick posted a 31 and Mark Kennedy had a 32. The Fat Shafts had the low team score with a 95 and moved into sole possession of 1st place. The Southpaws moved up to second while the Whizbangers and Fivesome share third.
It was nearly a clean sweep for all the matches as the Fat Shafts, Wedgers, Southpaws, Fivesome and K.G.B. all took six points. The Rolling Stones took four points while the Latecomers earned two points.
Andy Koetstra had the Closest to the Pin on hole #3 while Tim Donaldson had the best shot on hole #12. Dave Powell was the 50/50 winner this week.
Back to the white tees next week.
What a difference a week makes. After last weeks frosty round it was nice to feel some warmth and see the sun during our round tonight.
It looks like everyone is settling in nicely and the scores are pretty good for the most part. The low rounds of the night were turned in by Andy Koetstra and Sandy McLeod who both shot 29. Sandy adds his name to the Individual Low Gross leaderboard.
The Fat Shafts shaved 10 strokes off their score last week by shooting a score of 90 to set the new mark for Team Low Gross.
In the evenings matches, the Fat Shafts, Fivesome, Dubbers and Whizbangers all took six points. Grip It N Sip It took five points while the Latecomers earned four points. The Southpaws grabbed two points and the Rolling Stones took a single point.
Jim Turner won his second Closest to the Pin in as many weeks sticking his shot tight on Hole #2 while Colin MacDonald took the honours on Hole #11. The 50/50 winner was Rodney Keyes.
We’re back to the blue tees next week. See you there.
I'm sure many of us thought this opening round of league play might not happen and the weather certainly did its best to stop us but despite the near freezing temperatures, another season of league play is off and running.
To the new golfers joining us, welcome to the league and to the familiar faces, it's great to see you back for another go. Let's just hope it starts warming up soon.
On the opening night, despite the sub-par conditions (see what I did there?) it looks like we saw some decent scores. The Individual Low Gross leaders are Andy Koetstra and Nick Vangemeren who both shot 29. The Team Low Gross is held by the Fat Shafts who turned in a 100.
The Fat Shafts, Rolling Stones, Whizbangers and newcomers Grip it N Sip it all took six points. The Southpaws earned five points and the Dubbers took four points. The K.G.B. grabbed two points and a single point went to the Hackers.
The Closest to the Pin winners were Dave Schwartz on hole #1 and Jim Turner on hole #10. The 50/50 winner this week was Al Wilkinson.
Everyone do your best to stay safe and we'll see you next Wednesday night.
We will just skip the first week on the schedule and start with week two and hope Mother Nature has sunnier plans for us.
Don't forget it's a 6pm shotgun start this season. See you there.
We also have a full 12 team schedule with the addition of a new team. We welcome the members of "Grip It N Sip It" to our league and look forward to getting to know them and any other new golfers joining the fun.
The league dues are $30 as usual and this is payable on your first night of play. This fee enters you in the weekly 50/50 draw, closest to the pin and the hole in one pot. This pot will be split among those lucky enough to record an ace during league play at the end of the season.
Unfortunately, there will no party again for obvious reasons. Also, keep in mind that while masks are not mandatory inside the clubhouse, they are greatly appreciated. Let's minimize any potential risks and help protect the staff and our fellow golfers.
Schedules will be made available inside the clubhouse for those wishing to have one. I also have a link to an online version posted in the right panel.
Welcome back and we'll see you out on the course.
No official dates have been released at this point of course, but we're starting to make plans for the upcoming summer of fun on the links. Much like the last two years, we're hoping for the best with regards to Covid19 but will adapt as needed. Once I have an outline for the season and a schedule, I'll try to get it posted here ASAP.
If your team will be in need of players this season, please don't hesitate to get in touch with Steve Powell or touch base with Tom at the golf course and I'm sure they'll help figure things out. Also, if you know someone looking to play in the league, have them reach out and I know they'll do their best to fill out teams and find a spot for them.
In the meantime, polish up your clubs and clean your balls in preparation for the good times ahead.
