2023 Playoffs - Final Round

We couldn’t have asked for better playing conditions as we headed into our final 18 holes of the season. It was nice to return to a more normal ending to another great golf year after the turmoil of the Covid years. Let’s hope next season brings us all the way back.

In the “A” Division, the Rolling Stones cruised to a six shot victory over the second place Southpaws. The Stones finished with a total of 379 while the Southpaws scored a 385. The Fat Shafts finished well back in third with a total of 399 while Grip It N Sip It unfortunately had to drop out of play due to previous commitments.

History has shown in the league that anything can happen and no lead is safe heading into the final 18 holes of playoffs. That proved true once again as the Dubbers overcame an eight stroke deficit and moved from third place to first to win the “B” Division. The Dubbers finished with a total of 396 which was eight strokes better than both the Latecomers and KGB who tied for second place with a total of 404. The Fivesome struggled and finished well off the pace in fourth.

The “C” Division ended up being a bit of a runaway. The Whizbangers had an eight shot lead before the final day and they increased that lead to win the division by 22 strokes with a total of 420. The Wedgers held on to second place with a 442 total while the CCCP grabbed third with a 460 total. Rounding out the division in fourth place were the Hackers who shot 493.

The closest to the pin winners on the final day were Josh Hogan on hole 2, Tim Donaldson on hole 9, Nick Vangemeren on hole 11 and Brady Schick on hole 18. Josh Hogan was the only player to record a hole-in-one this year and walked away with $136 for his ace.

As always our sincere thanks to Alida and Tom for all they do behind the scenes. I would not be able to update this blog each week without Alida’s help in texting me the score sheets. Tom and Andy gave us great playing conditions all year long. A huge thanks to Steve Powell who continues to be the driving force behind our league and keeps it organized. His efforts can easily be taken for granted but I know every member truly appreciates what he does, even if we drive him crazy at times. Thanks to all of you who take the time to visit this blog throughout the season. It’s nice to know you enjoy checking it out each week.

Steve plans to get me a rundown of the league finances soon and I’ll do my best to post them once I get them. Just so you are all aware, there is a possibility of a slight increase in league dues next year which will of course go right back into the league and the cash prizes. More on that once it’s confirmed.

Below I’ve posted the final results and some photos from the final night for you to look at. If you click on a photo it should enlarge the image.

Thanks again for a terrific year and for those who won’t be out on Wednesday nights this Autumn to play the weekly fun scrambles, have a safe and healthy winter and we’ll see you in the Spring.

 

 

Horner On Fire Tonight

With the local fire ban lifted, David Horner of the KGB wasted no time turning up the heat by shooting a 2 under par round of 25 tonight. This gives Horner the lead for the Individual Low Gross.

The team scores were equally impressive tonight with the KGB shooting 88, the Fat Shafts posted a 90 and the Southpaws a 92.

In the evenings matches the Dubbers, KGB, Fat Shafts, Latecomers and Southpaws all took six points. The Fivesome grabbed five points while the Wedgers took one point.

The closest to the pin winners were David Horner on hole 8 and Tom St. Denis on hole 17. The 50/50 winner was Laurie Brown.

We hit the halfway point of the season next week when we return to the blue tees.

Tough Night On The Links

After a week off due to the wet weather, a return to the blue tees proved to be a challenge for many once again. Despite the ideal conditions, low scores were hard to come by.

There were no changes to the Individual and Team Low Gross standings. The league standings saw a bit of a shuffle but the Southpaws and Rolling Stones remain perfect at the top after three weeks of play and by taking all six points in their respective matches tonight.

Also taking six points were the Fat Shafts, Dubbers and Fivesome. Grip It N Sip It took five points while one point was earned by the Hackers.

The closest to the pin winners were Steve Westlake on hole #3 and Kim Defosse on hole #12. The 50/50 winner was Don St.Denis.

Back to the white tees next week. See you then.

2022 Playoffs - Final Results

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:

1. Don Muldoon
2. Kevin Wadsworth
3. Tyler Donaldson
4. Symen Korver
5. Ross Prophet
6. Marsh Ferguson
7. Dave Walker
8. Al Wilkinson
9. Jim Conley
10. Kim Defosse
11. Tyler Rittwage
12. Colin McDonald
13. Mark Kennedy
14. Ron Eliens
15. Scott Reilly
16. Josh McDonald
17. Derek Leclair
18. Mark Kennedy

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

1. Fat Shafts - 100 + 90 + 92 = 282
2. Grip It N Sip It - 104 + 92 + 91 = 287
3. Southpaws - 98 + 94 + 100 = 292
4. Whizbangers- 107 + 105 + 114 = 334

“B” Flight

1. Rolling Stones - 100 + 100 + 102 = 302
2. Latecomers - 98 + 111 + 101 = 310
3. KGB - 106 + 103 + 101 = 310
4. Dubbers - 100 + 102 + 109 = 311

“C” Flight

1. CCCP - 109 + 110 + 106 = 325
2. Hackers - 120 + 103 + 107 = 330
3. Wedgers - 116 + 112 + 112 = 340
4. Fivesome- 118 + 110 + 113 = 341

 

Many Had The Blues

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.

Low Scoring Night For Many

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.

CCCP Are On The Board

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.

Final 2021 Playoff Results

With the final nine holes in the books, we're officially done league play for the season. Over the last nine holes leads were increased or shrunk but ultimately not much changed in the standings.

The regular season champs, the Fat Shafts, were able to stretch their lead over the second place K.G.B. to claim the "A" Flight Playoff title by a 13 stroke margin. The Fat Shafts posted a four round total of 386 while the K.G.B. shot a total of 399. The Southpaws gained some ground but settled for third place shooting 402 while the Dubbers finished with a total of 426.

In the end the "B" Flight was no contest as the Rolling Stones grabbed top spot by shooting a four round total of 398. The Whizbangers were in second heading to the final round but unfortunately scheduling conflicts meant the couldn't field a team for the last round. This allowed the Fivesome to slip past the Hackers by one stroke into second place shooting 440 and 441 respectively.

Over in the "C" Flight, the Latecomers stumbled on the last night and their lead shrunk by five strokes but they still took the title by nine strokes shooting a 431. The C.C.C.P. gained some ground but had to settle for second place while the Wedgers were a little further back in third.

The Closest to the Pin winners on the final night were:

Hole 8 - Don Muldoon

Hole 9 - Adam Farkas

Hole 17 - Kevin Wadsworth

Hole 18 - Kevin Wadsworth

Our thanks to Stephen Powell for once again doing so much work behind the scenes to keep us going during another difficult and uncertain season. Thanks also to Alida and Tom for their work to keep things safe and organized at the clubhouse and for the excellent playing conditions all season long.

The Powell family also want to express their sincere thanks to those members who generously donated to the Downie-Wenjack fund in memory of Jerry Powell. You helped to donate $400 out of a total of $900 raised for the fund.

Steve, Alida and Tom also wanted to thank all of you for your cooperation during these Covid times to make the league run smoothly once again. If you know anyone who is interested in playing next year, please let them know.

On a personal note, I know this has been another tough season and each week it was great to see so many familiar and new faces on the course. The social aspect has changed somewhat without the shotgun start but you made it work and enjoyable each and every week. Fingers crossed the final 18 holes and wrap-up party return next season. If all goes well, the league blog will return in 2022, either here or at another site but I'll let you know about that in time.This site has been proving quite finicky in recent weeks.

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.

Final 2021 Playoff Standings

"A" Flight

1. Fat Shafts - 289 + 97 = 386

2. K.G.B. - 295 + 104 = 399

3. Southpaws - 301 + 101 = 402

4. Dubbers - 314 + 112 = 426

"B" Flight 

1. Rolling Stones - 303 + 95 = 398

2. Fivesome - 336 + 104 = 440

3. Hackers - 331 + 110 = 441

4. Whizbangers - 321 + DNF = DNF

"C" Flight

1. Latecomers - 320 + 111 = 431

2. C.C.C.P. - 334 + 106 = 440

3. Wedgers - 340 + 108 = 448

Week Two Results & Schedule

Week two of the playoffs and the last round on the blues tightened things up for some and increased the lead for others with two weeks left to go.

In the "A" Flight the KGB gained ground on the Fat Shafts who now hold a slim one stroke lead. In the "B" Flight the Rolling Stones continued their impressive play and have increased their comfortable lead to 24 strokes over the now second place Whizbangers. In the "C" Flight the Latecomers have also stretched their lead to 14 strokes over both the Wedgers and CCCP. Denis Schick had the low round of the night shooting a 28.

The full standings and schedule for next week are below and we play from the White tees.

The 50/50 winner was Marsh Ferguson. The Closest to the Pin winners this week were:

Symon Korver - Hole #5

Don St. Denis - Hole #6

Paul Scobie - Hole #14

Stephen Westlake - Hole #15

Playoff Standings

"A" Flight

1. Fat Shafts - 198

2. K.G.B. - 199

3. Southpaws - 205

4. Dubbers - 211

"B" Flight

1. Rolling Stones - 192

2. Whizbangers - 216

3. Hackers - 225

4. Fivesome - 233

"C" Flight

1. Latecomers - 210

2. C.C.C.P. - 224

2. Wedgers - 224

Week Three Schedule (White Tees)

Hole #1

5:30 - Dubbers & K.G.B.

5:40 - Dubbers & K.G.B.

5:50 - Wedgers & Latecomers

6:00 - Southpaws & Fat Shafts

6:10 - Southpaws & Fat Shafts

Hole #10

5:30 - Rolling Stones & Fivesome

5:40 - Rolling Stones & Fivesome

5:50 - Wedgers & C.C.C.P.

6:00 - Latecomers & C.C.C.P.

6:10 - Whizbangers & Hackers

6:20 - Whizbangers & Hackers

See you Wednesday night!

Scobie Shoots Par

The blue tees proved to be a challenge for some again this week but for some it was a piece of cake. Paul Scobie had the low round of the night posting an even par 27.

Marsh Ferguson fires away at hole 7.

Al Wilkinson and Andy Koetstra both shot two over 29 for the evening.

In the nights matches, four teams swept their opponents as the KGB, Southpaws, Fat Shafts and Dubbers all took six points. The Rolling Stones and CCCP came close by earning five points each while the Whizbangers and Hackers each settled for single points. The standings continue to be close with no one team running away with it at this point of the season.

The Closest to the Pin winners tonight were Randy Conley on hole #8 and Kal Hietala on hole #17. The 50/50 winner was Tom St.Denis. See you next week. 

Whizbangers & Fivesome Win Playoffs

The final round of the 2020 Playoffs proved to be rather anticlimactic as both Divisions ended up as cake walks for the winning teams.

In the "A" Division, the Whizbangers made sure their lead would remain after the last nine holes and thanks to a final round score of 90, they cruised to the title with a total of 383 and a margin of 15 strokes over the second place Fat Shafts who posted a 398. The other four teams in the "A" flight were all close with only two strokes separating them but too far back to make a charge. Congratulations to the Whizbangers on a solid effort and on snapping the Fat Shafts winning streak.

The low rounds of the night were posted by Ross Prophet and Andy Koetstra who both shot 28. Denis Schick had a two over par 29. The Closest to the Pin winner on hole #4 was Sandy McLeod.

Over in the "B" Division it would have taken an incredible collapse by the Fivesome to squander their lead and they cruised to a 20 stroke victory over the second place Wedgers by shooting a four round total of 408. Eric Korver and Kim Defosse had the low rounds for the night with both shooting 32. Justin Timson earned the Closest to the Pin prize on hole #13.

This was certainly a very strange year for the league with the late start and all of the changes due to Covid19 and the entire league handled the tee times and social distancing extremely well. Thanks for making it work. I know we were disappointed there was no party this year but it's a different world we live in right now and it was obviously the right decision.

Our thanks to Steve Powell once again for ensuring the league ran smoothly all season long. It was and continues to be a fluid situation and Steve was on top of things and we would be lost without his efforts.

I know all of the members of the Wednesday Night Men's League want to thank Alida and Tom St. Denis for brainstorming and finding a way to make our league work this season. It looked as though the year could be completely lost but as the pandemic improved they were able to open things up and figure out a way to get us back out there.

The future is still uncertain but hopefully by the time Spring rolls around we'll see a more normal world emerge and next year we can get back to golf as we know it with a full 12 team schedule. Until that happens, stay safe and take care of yourselves.

Just a reminder for those who still want to golf on Wednesday nights, we will still be going out and playing best ball as long as the weather and daylight allows. 

Final Playoff Standings

"A" Division

1. Whizbangers - 383

2. Fat Shafts - 398

3. Southpaws - 401

3. Dubbers - 401

5. K.G.B. - 402

6. Rolling Stones - 403

 

"B" Division

1. Fivesome - 408

2. Wedgers - 428

3. Bogies - 435

4. Hackers - 439

2019 Playoffs - Final Round

That's all she wrote for another fun year of Men's League golf and despite a little rain shower, we managed to get all 18 holes in to wrap things up as planned.

The Fat Shafts needed to use all of their 14 stroke lead on the final day to hang on for a three shot victory over the KGB to win the "A" Flight. The Fat Shafts finished with a total of 394 while the KGB picked up 11 strokes and made it close with a total of 397. The Dubbers started the day tied with the Whizbangers 20 strokes out of first and picked up some ground to claim third spot with a total of 405. The Whizbangers also picked up a little ground but finished fourth with a score of 411.

We expected the "B" Flight to be a battle on the final day and it didn't disappoint. The Fivesome had a rough day and slipped from first place to third when the dust settled with a total of 416. The Southpaws came away as champs of the "B" Flight with a slim one stroke victory over the Rolling Stones. The Southpaws finished with a score of 400 with the Rolling Stones at 401. The Bogies rounded our the division in fourth place with a score of 426.

In the "C" Flight, the CCCP had a big lead heading into the day and despite picking up a little bit of ground, the Latecomers couldn't overcome the deficit. The CCCP claimed the "C" division with a final score of 426. The Latecomers totaled 440. The Hackers took third with a score of 450 while the Wedgers struggled on the final day and settled for fourth place with a total of 470.

No list of Closest to the Pin winners was available but as I'm sure everyone noticed, there were a lot of impressive shots to earn the honours.

Many thanks as always to everyone who helped to make the day a success behind the scenes. To Tom and Alida St.Denis for their hospitality and awesome golfing conditions all season. Stephen Powell earns our gratitude as always for keeping the league running smoothly all year and for his hard work in putting together an impressive wrap up party. Thanks also to the other helpers behind the scenes today, including Debbie Stewart, Julia Bosma and Rose Moran. We can't forget Stephen Westlake and Kim Defosse who year after year run the putting contest where half of the money raised goes to Terry Fox and the Cancer Society. Thanks to everyone who took part as well.

Just a reminder that even though league play is done, you are still invited to keep coming out Wednesday nights for some always fun best ball action. It's always a good time.

Thanks for checking out the blog each week. If all goes well, we'll keep it going again next season. Have a safe and enjoyable winter. Lets hope it's a warm and short one.

Final Standings

"A" Flight
1. Fat Shafts (394)
2. KGB (397)
3. Dubbers (405)
4. Whizbangers (411)

"B" Flight
1. Southpaws (400)
2. Rolling Stones (401)
3. Fivesome (416)
4. Bogies (426)

"C" Flight
1. CCCP (426)
2. Latecomers (440)
3. Hackers (450)
4. Wedgers (470)

Wilkinson Ties Low Gross

It was a chilly, overcast and judging by some of the scores, a difficult round as week two saw us play the longer blue tees for the first time this season.

Only one team posted a sub-100 round this evening as the Fat Shafts turned in a 99 and took six points in their match.

Glenn Lonergan just misses on hole #8.

Also taking all six were the Dubbers and CCCP. The KGB and Southpaws each earned five points while the Whizbangers grabbed four points. Taking two points was the Hackers while single points went to the Wedgers and Fivesome.

Al Wilkinson shot the low round of 29 to earn a share of the Individual Low Gross lead. The closest to the pin winners were Mark Adams on hole #2 and Tom St.Denis on hole #11. The 50/50 winner this week was Randy Conley.

KGB Clinch League

With only one week of regular season play remaining, the KGB assured themselves a league title with their outing tonight. With a ten point lead they're can't be caught.

The Rolling Stones and Southpaws will also be in the "A" Flight in the playoffs. Despite the Whizbangers being completely absent for their match this evening they still have a chance to tie the Fat Shaft for the fourth spot, however I'm unaware of what the tie-breaker would be.

The final positions for both the "B" and "C" flights are also still up for grabs for a few teams and the final week will decide where the Wedgers, Bogies, Latecomers and Fivesome will finish.

In this evenings matches, Rolling Stones, Dubbers and Wedgers took six points while five points went to the Fivesome. The Southpaws and KGB each earned four points while two points each went to Latecomers and Fat Shafts. A single point was all the Hackers could grab.

The lowest round of the night was turned in by Kyle Wilkinson with a one over par 28. The closest to the pin winners were Tom St.Denis on hole #6 and Jordan Mercer on hole #15. The 50/50 winner was Jim Lidster.

Congratulations goes out to two league members who won the Club Championship on the weekend. Tim Donaldson won the Men's Division while Stephen Westlake won the Senior Men's Division. Many other league members had impressive rounds on the weekend as well.

Swing & Sweat

With temperatures in the 30's and feeling like the 40's with the humidity, I think we can all cut ourselves a break if we didn't golf as well as usual. The sweltering heat and still air made playing a bit tougher and the scores for the night proved that.

The low round turned in by several golfers was 32 which is a tad higher than normal. I know by the end of my round, gripping the club was proving difficult at times but we made it. Hopefully by next week the temps drop a few degrees.

Four teams managed to sweep all their matches as the KGB, Hackers, Fat Shafts and Rolling Stones each took six points. The Dubbers and Southpaws earned four points each while the Bogies and Wedgers took two points each.

The closest to the pin winners were Don St.Denis on hole #9 and Kyle Wilkinson on hole #18. The 50/50 winner this week was Eric Korver.

Beautiful But Cancelled

Heading to the golf course tonight I wondered if I should have used a boat instead of my car as the torrential rain and lightning moved in as expected.

And also as expected it was gone as quickly as it came and by 6pm we were ready to golf on a beautiful evening.

The only problem was not enough league members showed up to play the round as the weather scared them off.

Those that did show up either went home or stuck around to play in a fun best ball scramble. The winning team at 4-under-par consisted of Denis Schick, Tom St.Denis, Mark Kennedy, Lyle Williams and Benny Brock.

See you next week.

KGB Finally Stumble

It took a while but the KGB finally faltered and the Whizbangers took full advantage to leapfrog them and move into first place in the league. The KGB hadn't lost a point going into tonight's round but the Fat Shafts changed that by taking four points in their match. The Whizbangers grabbed all six points and have now moved into first place by three points.

The heat actually didn't seem to bother too many as some lower rounds were posted. The Fat Shafts had the low team score of 93, one off the Team Low Gross lead. Three other teams also posted sub-100 rounds. The low individual score for the round was shot by Al Wilkinson with a 28. That was one shy of tying the Individual Low Gross score. Peter Hughes shot a score of 29.

The Dubbers were the only other team to take all six points. The Southpaws grabbed five points while the Fivesome and Rolling Stones each took four points. Two points each went to the KGB, Hackers and Bogies while a single point was earned by the Latecomers.

The closest to the pin winners were Eric Korver on hole #5 and Ryan Cuculuzzi on hole #14. The 50/50 winner was Tom St Denis.