2023 League Financial Report

Below you will find a copy of the 2023 season end league finances.

You can see where all of the money went and how it was allocated throughout the season. Please feel free to take a look. To see it more clearly and larger, just click on it.

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.

 

 

2023 Playoffs - Round 2

What a difference a week makes as the summer heat returned with a vengeance tonight. The sweltering conditions made things a bit uncomfortable for the second nine playoff holes and last from the white tees this year.

In the “A” Division things remain very tight heading into the final Saturday. The Rolling Stones now share the lead with Grip It N Sip It after shooting a 96. The Grips posted a 95 to tie things up. The Southpaws shot 97 tonight and sit three shots off the lead. The Fat Shafts shot 95 but still have a big hill to climb after a bad first nine and they sit 12 shots back.

Over in the “B” Division the Latecomers continue to lead thanks in part to Josh Hogan who shot an even par 27 which included a hole-in-one on hole 6. The Latecomers increased their lead to eight strokes over the KGB who posted a team score of 103. The Dubbers are 11 shots back with a 207 total while the Fivesome are well back in fourth.

The “C” Division saw the Whizbangers increase their lead slightly heading into Saturday as they shot 110 for a total of 218. The Wedgers are eight shots off the lead with a 226 total. Rounding out the division the CCCP sit in third  and the Hackers are fourth.

The closest to the pin winners tonight were Jim Conley on hole 8 and Red Eliens on hole 17. Gerry Fox was the 50/50 winner.

Just a reminder that the final 18 holes from the blue tees goes this Saturday afternoon beginning at 2:30 p.m. The party will follow. As always, just a reminder to please do not drink and drive. Make sure you have a designated driver to pick you up if you plan to enjoy some evening beverages. If all goes well, I expect the putting contest to make a return again this year. See you Saturday.


Playoff Standings

“A” Division
1. Rolling Stones - 91 + 96 = 187
2. Grip It N Sip It - 92 + 95 = 187
3. Southpaws - 93 + 97 = 190
4. Fat Shafts - 104 + 95 = 199

“B” Division
1. Latecomers - 97 + 99  = 196
2. KGB - 101 + 103 = 204
3. Dubbers - 104 + 103 = 207
4. Fivesome - 116 + 116 = 232

“C” Division
1. Whizbangers - 108 + 110 = 218
2. Wedgers - 114 + 112 = 226
3. CCCP - 120 + 115 = 235
4. Hackers - 121 + 123  = 244

2023 Playoffs - Round 1

We haven’t quite arrived at Labour Day but it already felt quite autumn like as we began the playoffs tonight

In the “A” Division, the Rolling Stones got off to a solid start led by Al Wilkinson who shot a 27. The Stones sit in first with a total of 91. Grip It N Sip It are in second place after nine holes, just one shot back at 92. The Southpaws are two shots off the lead after posting a 93 and the Fat Shafts stumbled out of the gate and posted a score of 104 to sit 13 strokes off the lead.

Over in the “B” Division the Latecomers have the early lead after shooting a score of 97. Josh Hogan shot a round of 30 to lead his team. The KGB are four strokes back in second place after posting a 101. The Dubbers are 7 shots out of first after shooting a 104 and sitting in fourth place is the Fivesome who shot a 116 on night one.

The “C” Division is a bit more wide open but there are still plenty of holes left to play. The Whizbangers have the early lead after scoring a 108. Six strokes back in second place are the Wedgers with a 114. The CCCP posted a 120 and the Hackers are 13 strokes off the lead after shooting a 121.

The Closest to the Pin winners were Paul Scobie on hole 1 and Peter Hughes on hole 10. The 50/50 winner was Denis Schick.

We play the white tees again next Wednesday night before moving to the blue tees for 18 holes on Saturday September 9th.

Playoff Standings

“A” Division
1. Rolling Stones - 91
2. Grip It N Sip It - 92
3. Southpaws - 93
4. Fat Shafts - 104

“B” Division
1. Latecomers - 97
2. KGB - 101
3. Dubbers - 104
4. Fivesome - 116

“C” Division
1. Whizbangers - 108
2. Wedgers - 114
3. CCCP - 120
4. Hackers - 121

2023 Final Standings

2023 Final Regular Season Standings

Updated August 23, 2023

1. Fat Shafts - 97 pts

2. Southpaws - 90 pts

3. Rolling Stones - 87 pts

4. Grip It N Sip It - 67 pts

5. KGB - 59 pts

6. Dubbers - 55 pts

7. Latecomers - 47 pts

8. Fivesome - 45 pts

9. Whizbangers - 41 pts

10. CCCP - 37 pts

11. Wedgers - 20 pts

12. Hackers - 3 pt

 

Individual & Team Leaders

 

Individual Low Gross

David Horner - 25

 

Team Low Gross

Southpaws - 87

Regular Season Complete

The last night of the regular season has solidified the final standings and the participants in each of the playoff divisions. Before I share those groupings, we’ll take care of tonight’s matches.

The Fivesome narrowly took six points from the KGB and slipped past the Whizbangers for eighth place. Also taking six points were the Southpaws, Dubbers, Rolling Stones and Fat Shafts. Grip It N Sip It grabbed five points while a single point went to the Latecomers.

The closest to the pin winners were Nick Vangemeren on hole 9 and Colin McDonald on hole 18. The 50/50 winner was Pat Convey.

As we head into the first nine holes of the playoffs next week, these will be the division groupings.

“A” Division
1. Fat Shafts
2. Southpaws
3. Rolling Stones
4. Grip It N Sip It

“B” Division
1. KGB
2. Dubbers
3. Latecomers
4. Fivesome

“C” Division
1. Whizbangers
2. CCCP
3. Wedgers
4. Hackers

Just a reminder that we will be returning to our pre-Covid playoff routine. The next two Wednesdays will be nine holes each from the white tees. On Saturday September 9th we will play 18 holes from the blue tees and all team members can play. The round will be followed by the wrap up meal and social.

If anything changes I’ll let you know. See you next week.

Fat Shafts Five Time Champs

For the fifth consecutive season, the Fat Shafts have clinched the Regular Season title. After taking four points in their match this evening, they made it impossible to be caught by the Southpaws or the Rolling Stones. Those two teams will still have to determine second and third in the final week. Congrats to the team members, Mark Kennedy, Andy Koetstra, Lyle Williams, Stephen Westlake and Gerry Fox.

The last playoff spot in the “A” Division is still unknown although Grip It N Sip It holds a slim three point lead over the KGB.

The Dubbers and Latecomers are assured to be in the “B” Division while the battle for eighth place between the Whizbangers, Fivesome and CCCP will come down to next Wednesday night. Just four points separate the teams.

Tim Donaldson had the low round of the night shooting a 28. Andy Koetstra posted a 29 and Steve Westlake shot a round of 30.

In the other matches tonight, the Southpaws, KGB and CCCP all took six points. The Rolling Stones and Grip It N Sip It earned four points while two points each went to the Whizbangers, Fivesome and Dubbers.

The closest to the pin winners were the Rolling Stones on hole 8 and Ron Eilens on hole 17. The 50/50 winner was Kim Defosse.

A special reminder to the team captains to please let Steve Powell know by next week, how many players you will have out for the final 18 holes of playoffs and the party on September 9th. Steve needs and accurate head count.

Congratulations to Andy Koetstra  who won the Club Championships last weekend. He and Nick Vangemeren needed a three hole playoff to decide things.

We’re back to the white tees for the final week of the regular season. See you then.