Turner Strikes Again

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.

Wintery First Round

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.

Tight Race for Fifth

Was that hot and muggy enough for you guys? It was easily one of the hottest and stickiest rounds of the year but that didn’t stop teams from making moves in the standings.

With only five regular season weeks left to play, several teams are making moves to solidify their playoff positions. Currently the “A” flight looks pretty solid.

This little guy played thru on the 8th green

The Fat Shafts have a 16 point lead over the KGB but the Dubbers sit just one point back in third spot. The Whizbangers are further back in fourth but hold a 13 point cushion over the fifth place teams.

The biggest battle right now is for that fifth place and the top spot in “B” flight. The Fivesome, CCCP and Southpaws are all tied for fifth with the Rolling Stones one point back of them. Even the Bogies and Latecomers could challenge for a spot in the “B” flight if they play well and get some help.

Taking all six points tonight were the Fat Shafts, Rolling Stones and Whizbangers. The Dubbers and Southpaws took five points while the Bogies earned four points. Two points went to the Wedgers while the Hackers and KGB grabbed one point each.

The Closest to the Pin winners were Kim Defosse on hole #3 and Taylor Rivando on hole #12. The 50/50 winner was Jim Turner.

Blue Tees Were Trouble

Playing the blue tees for the second time this season proved to be tough for many as scoring was high overall tonight.

Al Wilkinson and Tyler Donaldson posted the low scores for the round with each of them shooting 31.

Jim Turner sets his sights on hole #12.

The lowest team total of the night went to the Rolling Stones with a combined total of 102.

The Fat Shafts increased their lead slightly by taking six points from the KGB. Also sweeping all the points in their matches were the Dubbers, Whizbangers, Latecomers and Rolling Stones. The Fivesome grabbed four points while the Hackers took two.

The Closest to the Pin winners were Coady MacGillivary on hole #3 and Tim Donaldson on hole #12. The 50/50 winner was Peter Hughes.

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.

KGB Still Perfect

I don't want to jinx us but after the wet start to the season we've been fortunate the last three weeks to have ideal golfing conditions. Overall the scores were slightly better tonight but teams continue to struggle despite the amazing conditions of the course to start the year. 

The KGB remain the only team that hasn't given up a single point after week three as they swept their match against the Wedgers to earn another six points.

Glenn Lonergan tees off on hole #4.

The Whizbangers, Rolling Stones and Southpaws also took six points. The Fat Shafts and CCCP each earned four points while the Bogies and Latecomers settled for two points. 

The low round of the night was posted by Kyle Wilkinson with a 31. The closest to the pin winners were Jim Turner on hole #3 and Kyle Wilkinson on hole #12. The 50/50 winner was Eric Mofina.

Have a safe and enjoyable Victoria Day long weekend.