As I mentioned in the previous post, the league is scheduled to begin on April 28th if all goes as planned.
The situation with Covid19 continues to be a fluid one and the vaccine's are rolling out which we hope will mean restrictions will begin to loosen once we get through the current "lockdown".
We have an official start date for our 2021 season.
The first night for golf will be on April 28th with tee times just like last season. I have the schedule and will try to post it this weekend when I have time.
In the meantime, there will be some other changes to how things will run this season and it is described below.
See you on the 28th!
League dues are $30 this year with 95% being paid out in prize money.
Last year’ s COVID19 rules still in effect. Only 4 players and tee times.
The first 11 weeks play every team once.
After that the top 6 points and bottom 6 points will split into 2 groups.
The next five weeks play each of those teams once with points cumulating from first round. Schedule to be determined.
For the playoffs we will split into 3 Flights. Schedule to be determined.
“A” Flight teams 1-4 by points from first two rounds.
“B” Flight teams 5-8 by points from first two rounds.
“C” Flight teams 9-12 by points from first two rounds.
Each Flight will play each other once with total gross to determine Flight winners as in previous years.
1st tie breaker will be points head on.
2nd tie breaker will be the lowest individual gross from each team.
Spring has sprung and unfortunately the Covid19 Pandemic is also still in bloom but even with the current lock down I'm pleased to report that Murray Hills Golf Course opened today for the season.
I'm still awaiting official word on a possible start date for our league to begin play but I've heard the that it will likely be at the beginning of May.
Once I have the "official" info from the powers that be, I'll be sure to share them here but I'm also sure the team captains will hear from Steve Powell once the schedule is set.
In the meantime, I'm sure many of our members will be getting out to shake the rust off. Just remember that you are still required to book tee times or at the very least call ahead.
The golf course has officially closed for the season and we now have to settle in for what will likely be one of the longest winters of our lives.
Despite the cold weather, snow and ice we have some hope that 2021 will bring some cheer in the form of a Covid19 vaccine. Perhaps a return to some type or normality by this time next year isn't just a Christmas wish.
In the meantime, to all of our members, your families and loved ones, stay safe and have a wonderful holiday season and a Happy New Year. If all goes well, we'll meet once again in the Spring.
We didn't get to have a normal 2020 golf season or playoff party due to the Covid19 pandemic so just to wrap things up for this crazy year, here are some photos taken of many of our league members over the years. Some have passed away while others look a few years younger. You can click on the photos to see them larger and to click through them easily.
Continue to stay safe, have a good winter and we hope to see you again in the Spring of 2021.
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.
