Hughes Leads Dubbers To Low Gross

The scores overall this season have been relatively high compared to past years but it was only a matter of time before teams and players started hitting their stride.

A handful of teams shot scores that beat the previous Team Low Gross but the Dubbers posted the lowest score by shooting a 90 to take over that lead. They were led by Peter Hughes who also set the new Individual Low Gross mark by shooting an even par round of 27. In total five players shot below 30.

In the nightly matches it was all sweeps as the Dubbers, Fat Shafts, Hackers, Southpaws, Rolling Stones and Fivesome all earned six points. The Southpaws have moved back into first place but only by two points.

The Closest to the Pin winners tonight were Peter Hughes on hole #5 and Mark Kennedy on hole #14. The 50/50 winner for the second time in three weeks was Matt Knell.

Tight At The Top

As we settle into the season, so far it is clear that no one team is going to run away with things. Just seven points separate first from seventh place at this point.

The KGB have slipped past the Southpaws to hold a slim one point lead in the standings. The Hackers have been playing solid and currently hold down third place, just three points off the lead.

In tonight's matches the Fivesome, Rolling Stones, Hackers and KGB all earned six points. The Dubbers and Whizbangers took four points while the Fat Shafts and Southpaws each earned two points.

The Closest to the Pin winners were Dean Timson on hole #4 and Kevin Wadsworth on hole #13. The 50/50 winner was Marsh Ferguson.

See you next Wednesday!

Southpaws Alone In First

With summer less than a week away from its official arrival the conditions, although a bit breezy, couldn't have been much better for tonight's round of golf.

The Southpaws had the low team round of the evening with a 99 and grabbed six points from the Latecomers to move into first place all alone. The Fat Shafts and KGB went into the evening tied for first but now both sit in a tie for second place after an even split earning three points each.

Also earning all six points tonight were the Hackers, Rolling Stones and Dubbers. The  Whizbangers took five points which allowed the Wedgers to earn a single point.

Tim Donaldson tied the Individual Low Gross score by shooting a 28. Andy Koetstra and Rick Dean each shot rounds of 30.

The Closest to the Pin winners tonight were Paul Scobie on hole #3 and Randy Grills on hole #12. The 50/50 winner was Matt Knell.

Sorry no video or photos this week but I was too busy counting my score. See you next Wednesday night.

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.

 

Let The Games Begin

Much like the start of last season, we didn't know when or how we'd get the season started but it finally happened tonight and hopefully the rest of the year will go smoothly.

To the new golfers joining us this season we are happy to have you join us and we hope you have a lot of fun.

The weather couldn't have been better as 11 teams hit the links for our friendly competition. Unfortunately the Bogies will not be taking part this year which means each week one team will get an automatic six points and can come out at their scheduled time for a round just for fun if they wish. Tonight, it was the Fat Shafts who received the six points and played for fun.

In actual matches there were four teams that took all six points up for grabs. The Hackers, Dubbers, Southpaws and KGB all swept their games. The Latecomers took four points and the CCCP earned two points in their return to play after missing last season. Happy to have them back.

Scott Reilly shot his best round ever, a 28, to earn the early lead for Individual Low Gross. The Southpaws set the mark to beat for Team Low Gross shooting a 99. The Closest to the Pin winners were Coady MacGillivary on Hole #1 and Stephen Westlake on Hole #10. The first 50/50 winner this year was Thom Christmann.

REMINDER: Please make sure you know your tee times and be sure to arrive at the course ONLY 10 MINUTES prior to your tee time. We can not have people hanging out in the parking lot before or after the rounds. Also remember if you haven't paid your league dues, please make sure you give Steve Powell your $30 next week. See you then.

Official Start Date & Schedule

Alright! We have an official NEW start date for the league and a schedule as well. We also have a revised outline of how things will work, dues and so forth that are explained below.

We start on Wednesday June 2, 2021 and there will be tee times and protocols the same as last season. That means you are to show up 10 minutes prior to your tee time and you're not allowed to linger in the the parking lot after the round. If that changes at any point, I'll let you know.

Here is the NEW SCHEDULE and I will also link it on the side panel to the right.

League Outline

·      League dues are $30 this year with 95% being paid out in prize money

·      Last year’s COVID rules still in effect. Only 4 players and tee times

·      The first 11 weeks play every team once

·      For the playoffs we will split into 3 Flights. Schedule to be advised

·      To be played Aug 18^th and 25^th and Sept 1^st and 8th

·      “A” Flight teams 1-4 by points

·      “B” Flight teams 5-8 by points

·      “C” Flight teams 9-12 by points

·      Each Flight Winner will be determined by total gross as previous

·      For flights tie breakers as follows

·      1^st tie breaker will be points head on

·      2^nd tie breaker will be the lowest individual gross from each team

 See you next Wednesday!

We Might Just Get Going Soon

Here's an update on league play for 2021.

I've been in touch with Steve and Tom this past week and now that golf is back on the menu for this second summer with the pandemic, it looks like we could be playing soon.

It's my understanding that we're looking at Wednesday June 2nd for the first night of league play. At this point I don't have an updated schedule to share.

Steve Powell was contacting team captains to confirm the returnees and will let me know the schedule once it is available and as always I'll try to post it here as soon as I can.

If I get any more information I'll pass it on.

For quicker updates, I try to post to the league Twitter account which can be located under the name @mhwnml if you're on Twitter.