Sweeps-A-Plenty

Colin McDonald fires at Hole #8.

On another night when the blue tees proved to be a challenge to most of us, Colin McDonald was able to shoot the low score of the night with a 30 on the front nine. Denis Shick also played well on the front to shoot a 31.

The evenings matches were all six point sweeps for Grip It N Sip It, Whizbangers, Latecomers, KGB, Fat Shafts and Southpaws.

The closest to the pin winner on hole #5 was Mike Leslie while Rick Dean was tight on hole #14. The 50/50 winner was Don Muldoon.

We return to the white tees next week and hopefully some warmer weather. See you then.

Teams Making Moves

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.

Hot and Humid Round

The summer hasn't officially arrived yet but you'd never know that based on the conditions we faced on night two of league play and the first round playing from the blue tees.

The added distance of the blues always provides an extra challenge and judging by the scores for most of us that was the case.

The low round of the night was 30, shot by both Dave Horner and Tim Donaldson. A new Team Low Gross was turned in by the KGB with a 97.

In the evenings matches, the Wedgers, Southpaws, KGB, Whizbangers and Fat Shafts all took six points. The Fivesome grabbed four points while the Rolling Stones took two points.

The Closest to the Pin winners were Derick LeClair on hole #2 and Brent Donnan on hole #11. The 50/50 winner was Rick Dean.

We're back to the white tees next week. See you then.

 

Crowded Low Gross

The score of 29 was a popular one tonight as four golfers posted this low score.

Al Wilkinson on hole #8.

Paul Scobie, Denis Schick, Andy Koetstra and Rick Dean now hold a share of the Individual Low Gross lead with Tim Donaldson and Al Wilkinson.

The KGB who already held the Team Low Gross lead matched their low total of 92 again this evening but the Whizbangers also shot 92 and share that mark as well.

The Whizbangers took six points to move into second place behind the Fat Shafts who also earned six points to remain on top. The KGB grabbed five points while the Rolling Stones and Wedgers each took four. The CCCP and Fivesome halved their match for three points each. The Latecomers and Hackers both snagged two points while the Bogies left with a single point.

The Closest to the Pin winners were Mark Kennedy on hole #4 and Derek LeClair on hole #13. The 50/50 winner was Jimmy Rogers.

And We're Off

Welcome back golfers! I don't want to my jinx anything but unlike last year when we weren't able to start play until May 2nd, this year after a long winter, we were able to get the league started on time.

Tony Schick tees off at the 14th hole.

I don't think we could have asked for a nicer evening for mid-April.

Two teams began the year by taking all the points in their matches as the KGB and Fat Shafts each earned six points. The Rolling Stones came close by taking five while the Fivesome, Latecomers and Bogies each grabbed four points. Two points went to the Dubbers, Wedgers and Whizbangers while a single point was nabbed by the CCCP.

Tim Donaldson set the early mark to beat for Individual Low Gross by posting a round of 29 while the KGB shot a combined score of 92 to grab the Team Low Gross lead.

The closest to the pin winners were Jerry Powell on hole #1 and Glenn Lonergan on hole #10. The 50/50 winner was Rick Dean.

Dean Ends Season Hot

Marty McDonald tees off on the ninth hole.

It was the last night of regular season and the last opportunity to grab the individual low gross prize for the season and Rick Dean did just that with a bang. He broke the three-way tie at even par 27 by shooting an impressive two-under par 25 to earn the honour by himself. His score along with a 30 by Kevin Wadsworth and a 33 by Jim Turner improved on the KGB's Team Low Gross crown with an 88.

The KGB, Wedgers and Southpaws all took six points tonight. Five points each went to the Latecomers and Fivesome. The Fat Shafts took four points from the Dubbers who settled for two points. Single points went to the Rolling Stones and CCCP.

The playoff pools are now all set. The "A" Flight was already decided with the KGB, Southpaws, Rolling Stones and Fat Shafts battling each other. The "B" Flight saw the teams solidify their positions with the Whizbangers, Dubbers, Latecomers and Wedgers set to meet. The "C" Flight will see the Fivesome, Bogies, Hackers and CCCP fight it out.

The playoffs will take place the next two Wednesdays from the White Tees and then the final 18 holes from the Blue Tees on Saturday September 8th beginning at 2:00 p.m.

The closest to the pin winners this evening were Kyle Wilkinson on hole #7 and Tim Donaldson on hole 16. The 50/50 winner was Carl Snutch.

The End Is Nearing

With only three weeks of regular season play remaining, the time left to set up your playoff position is quickly vanishing.

The KGB have a nine point lead on the Southpaws which seems insurmountable considering how consistent they've played this season but anything can happen. The Whizbangers gained a little ground on the fourth place Fat Shafts and there is a possibility they could slip into that final spot in the "A" flight should the Shafts continue to falter. There is also much to be decided further down in "B" and "C" Flights with several teams are in the mix.

On this night there were just three perfect teams as the Rolling Stones, Southpaws and Whizbangers all took six points. The CCCP, Fat Shafts and KGB took four points each while two points went to the Latecomers, Bogies and Wedgers.

The low round of the evening was shot by Andy Koetstra with a two-over 29. The closest to the pin winners were Rick Dean on hole #4 and Stephen Westlake on hole #13. Tony Schick was the 50/50 winner this week.

Southpaws Tie Low Gross

The Fat Shafts have some company at the Team Low Gross lead after the Southpaws shot 91 against them for six points and also moved past the free-falling Shafts to sit in second place behind the KGB. The Rolling Stones were handed six easy points when the CCCP failed to field a team and now sit tied for third place.

The Whizbangers and KGB also took six points tonight while the Wedgers and Dubbers each grabbed four points. Two points each went to the Latecomers and Fivesome.

Benny Brock's luck continues as he was once again picked as the 50/50 winner. The low rounds of the evening were shot by Tim Donaldson and Andy Koetstra with scores of 28.

The closest to the pin winners were Denis Schick on hole #3 and Eric Korver on hole #12. Special thanks to Rick Dean who bought a round for everyone after his ace last week.

Dean Sinks Hole-in-One

The hole-in-one pot will be starting fresh next week after Rick Dean's tee shot on hole #2 this evening found the bottom of the cup.

Rick Dean is all smiles after sinking a hole-in-one tonight.

His choice of holes couldn't have been better as it also turned out to be the closest to the pin hole on the front nine this evening. Kyle Wilkinson was closest on the back nine with his tee shot going just a bit long on hole #11.

On what was the coolest evening we've had in some time we might have expected the scores to be pretty good overall but that wasn't the case as the majority of the rounds tonight were a tad high. Kyle Wilkinson shot a 28 for the lowest round of the night but not one team was able to score under 100.

Four teams swept their matches as the Dubbers, Rolling Stones, Whizbangers and Southpaws all took six points. The KGB grabbed five points while the Wedgers moved out of last place by taking four points. The Fivesome earned two points and a single point went to the CCCP. Dave Reid was this weeks 50/50 winner.