Harvest was in full swing in Shoal Lake...and no where was it more evident than on the golf course on Mens' Night. It was certainly a time when there were more combines rolling than golf carts. We had only 16 guys which represented our lowest total for the season. That it being said, it was a beautiful evening for golf and everyone who came out seemed to enjoy themselves.
Only three skins went this week - Stephen and Cody (#1), Brad and Hubey (#2) and Joel and Ron A. (#7). The skin for Benton was his first of the season. Les Grills was dialed in on the par 3's as he was closest on both #5 and #9. Thanks to the Royal Bank who donated a golf package for one of his prizes. For the first time all year, no one carded a two...so the deuce pot carries over for a week.
Speaking of Cody Cornwall, seven was both his lucky and unlucky number for the evening. After playing seven practice holes at an outstanding +1, Cody carded five sevens in his mens' night round. His one par on the night won him his skin.
We are going to try one more week. Remember, tee off is now at 6:30 pm. There are some good skins available so come on out and have some fun.
Sunday, August 29, 2010
Monday, August 23, 2010
Better Late Than Never
Sorry for the delay in updating the blog...I sort of forgot until today.
Just prior to making this post, I read a bit about the Tiger and Elin's divorce which was finalized today. Remember guys, as much as we all love Wednesday evening it always needs to take a back seat to the relationships that we have with our significant others. So, this week, in honour of those women in our lives, let's only play nine extra holes before Mens' Night begins, let's maybe call them before we tee off on #7 just to let them know we are thinking about them, and let's only play one game of poker afterwards. Not only will they appreciate us and respect us more, we'll all get home by 1:00 am. Golf is great but don't put yourself in the same position that Tiger is in now. Sure, the idea of having twenty mistresses may appeal to some of you, but it isn't worth it. If you get upset splitting the deuce pot with Milt, imagine how you feel if you have to split everything you own after a court ordered settlement.
Now for the golf recap...last Wednesday there were 27 competitors comprised of mainly non-farmers. Skins went on five of nine holes including #1 (Wes and Scott), #2 (Joel and Blake), #6 (Dick and Mikey), #7 (Robin and Jason G.), and #8 (Ron A. and Tyler M.). Wes also scored the only deuce of the evening and pocketed $40.50 for his efforts. The closest to the pins belonged to Jason Hunter on #5 and Sport on #9.
The forecast for Wednesday is fairly promising with a projection of 21 C with sun. Don't forget that we are starting at 6:30 pm as we did last week.
Just prior to making this post, I read a bit about the Tiger and Elin's divorce which was finalized today. Remember guys, as much as we all love Wednesday evening it always needs to take a back seat to the relationships that we have with our significant others. So, this week, in honour of those women in our lives, let's only play nine extra holes before Mens' Night begins, let's maybe call them before we tee off on #7 just to let them know we are thinking about them, and let's only play one game of poker afterwards. Not only will they appreciate us and respect us more, we'll all get home by 1:00 am. Golf is great but don't put yourself in the same position that Tiger is in now. Sure, the idea of having twenty mistresses may appeal to some of you, but it isn't worth it. If you get upset splitting the deuce pot with Milt, imagine how you feel if you have to split everything you own after a court ordered settlement.
Now for the golf recap...last Wednesday there were 27 competitors comprised of mainly non-farmers. Skins went on five of nine holes including #1 (Wes and Scott), #2 (Joel and Blake), #6 (Dick and Mikey), #7 (Robin and Jason G.), and #8 (Ron A. and Tyler M.). Wes also scored the only deuce of the evening and pocketed $40.50 for his efforts. The closest to the pins belonged to Jason Hunter on #5 and Sport on #9.
The forecast for Wednesday is fairly promising with a projection of 21 C with sun. Don't forget that we are starting at 6:30 pm as we did last week.
Friday, August 13, 2010
Ringers, shanks and hair gel
Three weeks in a row with over 40 golfers...at this rate we might have to consider adding another cart girl.
Skins tonight were won by Chris & Aaron Short (#4), Neuf & Dale (#5), Matt Yanick (#7) and Jamie & Ron G. (#9). The deuce pot was split by Keith Martin and Kyle from Central S. Keith's two followed a closest to the pin shot on #5, which won him some hair care products from Trendsetters. While Keith was less than enthusiastic about this prize, Milt was heard exclaiming that hair care products were the best prize ever. Interestingly enough, Scott Maynes' closest to on 9 did not result in a share of the deuce pot.
The ringer board wrapped up tonight win Robin claiming first with a -5 score after a countback with Brad who also was five under. Milt, Ron, Chris, Luke, and Stephen were all at -4 but Chris finished in 3rd on a countback. After hearing complaints from the crowd such as "How can we ever beat a score like Milt's" and "Ringer boards are just for the handsome golfers who also play well", a quick decision was made to amend the prizes for next year. When we run it in 2011, we will pay prizes in a couple of flights to give the ugly and poor golfers a chance.
Speaking of plans for next year, it has also been suggested that we cap the scoring on any Mens' Night hole at 3 over par to speed up play. This will also help golfers avoid having to enter things like a 12 for hole #3 (as happened this past week for one unlucky Hydro employee). We are also open to any other suggestions that you may have to improve the quality of our Mens' Night. For example, Wes suggested that we only allow people 50 years old and under to play next year...and that suggestion is currently being considered by our Executive.
Personally, I would like to apologize to the golfers in my group who were almost struck by golf balls as the result of my numerous shanks on Wednesday. I actually almost hit Robin and Neuf twice on hole #7...the same hole that Brad Benton made famous at the Eagles' Tournament.
Don't forget that next week's shotgun start begins at 6:30 pm.
Skins tonight were won by Chris & Aaron Short (#4), Neuf & Dale (#5), Matt Yanick (#7) and Jamie & Ron G. (#9). The deuce pot was split by Keith Martin and Kyle from Central S. Keith's two followed a closest to the pin shot on #5, which won him some hair care products from Trendsetters. While Keith was less than enthusiastic about this prize, Milt was heard exclaiming that hair care products were the best prize ever. Interestingly enough, Scott Maynes' closest to on 9 did not result in a share of the deuce pot.
The ringer board wrapped up tonight win Robin claiming first with a -5 score after a countback with Brad who also was five under. Milt, Ron, Chris, Luke, and Stephen were all at -4 but Chris finished in 3rd on a countback. After hearing complaints from the crowd such as "How can we ever beat a score like Milt's" and "Ringer boards are just for the handsome golfers who also play well", a quick decision was made to amend the prizes for next year. When we run it in 2011, we will pay prizes in a couple of flights to give the ugly and poor golfers a chance.
Speaking of plans for next year, it has also been suggested that we cap the scoring on any Mens' Night hole at 3 over par to speed up play. This will also help golfers avoid having to enter things like a 12 for hole #3 (as happened this past week for one unlucky Hydro employee). We are also open to any other suggestions that you may have to improve the quality of our Mens' Night. For example, Wes suggested that we only allow people 50 years old and under to play next year...and that suggestion is currently being considered by our Executive.
Personally, I would like to apologize to the golfers in my group who were almost struck by golf balls as the result of my numerous shanks on Wednesday. I actually almost hit Robin and Neuf twice on hole #7...the same hole that Brad Benton made famous at the Eagles' Tournament.
Don't forget that next week's shotgun start begins at 6:30 pm.
Friday, August 6, 2010
FORE!
We seem to be on a bit of a roll with Mens' Night as we cracked 40 golfers for the second consecutive week. Thanks to all the regulars for their continued support and welcome to this week's newcomers (Clayton B., Dan Deonarine, Riley Woychyshyn, Willem Venter, Andrew Gerrard, Travis C. and Dallas Kominko).
The low round of the night went to 50 year old Brad Benton who shot a fantastic one-under 35. Brad is a testimony to how clean living, a healthy diet and exercise can enable seniors to function at the same level as the rest of us. You are an inspiration to us all...but mainly to the other old guys such as yourself, Charlie McNabb and Ron Susinksi.
Seven of the nine skins went this week. Winners included Scott and Wes on #1, Aaron Short and Dan D. on #2, Jason Gorrell and Dave on #5, Charlie and Dallas Malchuk on #7, Ron S. and Doug on #8, and finally Senor Beaker and Stu on #9. The deuce pot was split by Scott, Jason and Stu. Closest to the pin honours went to Gorrell on #5 and Commander Bob Moffatt on #9. Thanks to Murray Farm Supplies and Kimp Services / Susinski Farms for supplying the prizes for these two holes.
Speaking of Jason Gorrell, his shot on #5 landed 8 inches from the hole, nearly claiming the hole-in-one prize. If you have not seen Jason golf, he intentionally plays the largest slice imaginable. On Wednedsay, his tee shot on #5 was struck with a 3 wood. While the hole only played 180 yards, Jason's shot probably travelled 380 yards... 180 to the pin after a trip of 100 yards out and back over the farmland to the right. When Jason tees off number 4, the Baydak's dogs start barking and running for cover. When he hits from #7 he aims for the house...not Agnes Kokke's like the rest of us but at Murray Clarke's place to the south. That being said, Jason has been playing well recently and getting cash on a regular basis. He is also willing to teach his technique to anyone that is interested for a small fee. Jason's motto is "a great slice is a thing of awesome power and beauty".
By overwhelming consensus, the hole-in-prize has been capped at $1616. with additional revenue going toward the building of a second pot. The hole-in-one prize operates in similar fashion to the deuce pot. If there are multiple winners on a given night they split the prize. Also, don't forget if you score an ace there is an expectation that you buy a round for everyone. That is, unless Milt wins...because Robin will likely rip up his cheque. The tradition of buying everyone a drink after a hole-in-one not traces back to Scotland. Here is what one historian says about it: "Scotland is historically a very shrewd country. No matter the happy occasion the Scots have always held that any benefactor has to buy drinks for all. Even in small villages areas where there used to be no telephones the whole population would find out and cash in on their free drink. You announce an engagement - free drinks - and then you are forced into bankruptcy the same day. When a Scot plays a round of golf and gets a hole in one, they don't even stop at the 19th hole, they go straight to a bankruptcy trustee. But even then, they will always go back to celebrate!"
Next week is the final night for the ringer board. There are now five guys in the lead at -5 including Brad, Milt, Robin, Ron and Stephen. Chris locked in a final score of -4 and is hoping for some poor conditions or poor play by the group ahead of him. If you have yet to complete your scorecard you will have to do so August 11th. Most of us are a hole or two away from finishing....although Jason Neufeld needs to enter nine scores. If he shoots a course record 30 this coming Wednesday he may have a chance of winning the ringer board. Good luck Neuf.
We will also decide next week how much longer we will run mens' night. We will go at least until the third week of August in case you need to plan your holidays around it.
Here is one final piece of golf etiquette for your consideration. You may respect the game by fixing your divots, reparing your ball marks, and waiting until after a partner's shot to heckle them. However, all of this means little if you place the group ahead of you in harms way by hitting golf balls at them. The first time is easy to deal with by simply apologizing and remarking how you never hit it that far. The second or third time is not so funny...especially if you fly a green from 200 yards away into the middle of five guys who are putting. Please exercise caution because you don't want to Benton someone in the head with a golf ball. Plus, Neuf is a smoker and his heart probably can't handle another episode of waving his arms and cursing at people who try to plunk him.
The low round of the night went to 50 year old Brad Benton who shot a fantastic one-under 35. Brad is a testimony to how clean living, a healthy diet and exercise can enable seniors to function at the same level as the rest of us. You are an inspiration to us all...but mainly to the other old guys such as yourself, Charlie McNabb and Ron Susinksi.
Seven of the nine skins went this week. Winners included Scott and Wes on #1, Aaron Short and Dan D. on #2, Jason Gorrell and Dave on #5, Charlie and Dallas Malchuk on #7, Ron S. and Doug on #8, and finally Senor Beaker and Stu on #9. The deuce pot was split by Scott, Jason and Stu. Closest to the pin honours went to Gorrell on #5 and Commander Bob Moffatt on #9. Thanks to Murray Farm Supplies and Kimp Services / Susinski Farms for supplying the prizes for these two holes.
Speaking of Jason Gorrell, his shot on #5 landed 8 inches from the hole, nearly claiming the hole-in-one prize. If you have not seen Jason golf, he intentionally plays the largest slice imaginable. On Wednedsay, his tee shot on #5 was struck with a 3 wood. While the hole only played 180 yards, Jason's shot probably travelled 380 yards... 180 to the pin after a trip of 100 yards out and back over the farmland to the right. When Jason tees off number 4, the Baydak's dogs start barking and running for cover. When he hits from #7 he aims for the house...not Agnes Kokke's like the rest of us but at Murray Clarke's place to the south. That being said, Jason has been playing well recently and getting cash on a regular basis. He is also willing to teach his technique to anyone that is interested for a small fee. Jason's motto is "a great slice is a thing of awesome power and beauty".
By overwhelming consensus, the hole-in-prize has been capped at $1616. with additional revenue going toward the building of a second pot. The hole-in-one prize operates in similar fashion to the deuce pot. If there are multiple winners on a given night they split the prize. Also, don't forget if you score an ace there is an expectation that you buy a round for everyone. That is, unless Milt wins...because Robin will likely rip up his cheque. The tradition of buying everyone a drink after a hole-in-one not traces back to Scotland. Here is what one historian says about it: "Scotland is historically a very shrewd country. No matter the happy occasion the Scots have always held that any benefactor has to buy drinks for all. Even in small villages areas where there used to be no telephones the whole population would find out and cash in on their free drink. You announce an engagement - free drinks - and then you are forced into bankruptcy the same day. When a Scot plays a round of golf and gets a hole in one, they don't even stop at the 19th hole, they go straight to a bankruptcy trustee. But even then, they will always go back to celebrate!"
Next week is the final night for the ringer board. There are now five guys in the lead at -5 including Brad, Milt, Robin, Ron and Stephen. Chris locked in a final score of -4 and is hoping for some poor conditions or poor play by the group ahead of him. If you have yet to complete your scorecard you will have to do so August 11th. Most of us are a hole or two away from finishing....although Jason Neufeld needs to enter nine scores. If he shoots a course record 30 this coming Wednesday he may have a chance of winning the ringer board. Good luck Neuf.
We will also decide next week how much longer we will run mens' night. We will go at least until the third week of August in case you need to plan your holidays around it.
Here is one final piece of golf etiquette for your consideration. You may respect the game by fixing your divots, reparing your ball marks, and waiting until after a partner's shot to heckle them. However, all of this means little if you place the group ahead of you in harms way by hitting golf balls at them. The first time is easy to deal with by simply apologizing and remarking how you never hit it that far. The second or third time is not so funny...especially if you fly a green from 200 yards away into the middle of five guys who are putting. Please exercise caution because you don't want to Benton someone in the head with a golf ball. Plus, Neuf is a smoker and his heart probably can't handle another episode of waving his arms and cursing at people who try to plunk him.
Sunday, August 1, 2010
Respecting the Traditions of Golf
Some say it was the beautiful weather. Others said it was the positive buzz from previous weeks. A few even suggested it was because word was out that Keith Martin was returning. In any case, the golfers came out in full force as we hit our high for the season with 45 players this past Wednesday. Thanks to everyone who joined us...and special thanks to all the new guys including Paul Wilson, Bob and Bobby Kostesky, Mark Swereda, Aaron Kachan, Brian Allen, Lyle Wilson, Will Moncrief, Tim Rogasky and Justin Mowbray (from Calgary).
One of the challenges with more golfers is obviously an increase in the chance that holes will be tied. After paying out 7 skins the previous week, only four went this time. Milt and Charlie won #1, Bobby Kostesky and Mike Pryzner cashed in on #2, Jamie McCutchins and Mark Yanick grabbed the prize for #6 and Lone Wolf Luke Funk won another solo skin on #9. Speaking of Jamie, he shot a 37 with a new driver and hybrid in play. He was one of eight golfers to post sub 40 rounds on the evening. While scoring conditions seemed ideal, there were some who struggled including one golfer who scored a 62. The closest to the pins were Jason Hunter on #5 and Mark Yanick on #9. Mark made his birdie to split the deuce pot with Milt, who chipped in for 2 on the first hole.
The low round of the night was the previously mentioned Jason Hunter who also had a 37 but won on a countback. Jason was also the first participant in the ringer board to submit scores for all nine holes. Don't forget that you must complete your ringer board in the next two weeks. Only full rounds will be eligible for prizes. The current leaders are Robin, Ron and Stephen who all sit at -5.
Finally, congratulations to Hubey who failed to make it past the ladies tee on #4. Mr. Huberdeau showed his respect for the traditions of golf by dropping his trousers to commemorate his weak drive.
One of the challenges with more golfers is obviously an increase in the chance that holes will be tied. After paying out 7 skins the previous week, only four went this time. Milt and Charlie won #1, Bobby Kostesky and Mike Pryzner cashed in on #2, Jamie McCutchins and Mark Yanick grabbed the prize for #6 and Lone Wolf Luke Funk won another solo skin on #9. Speaking of Jamie, he shot a 37 with a new driver and hybrid in play. He was one of eight golfers to post sub 40 rounds on the evening. While scoring conditions seemed ideal, there were some who struggled including one golfer who scored a 62. The closest to the pins were Jason Hunter on #5 and Mark Yanick on #9. Mark made his birdie to split the deuce pot with Milt, who chipped in for 2 on the first hole.
The low round of the night was the previously mentioned Jason Hunter who also had a 37 but won on a countback. Jason was also the first participant in the ringer board to submit scores for all nine holes. Don't forget that you must complete your ringer board in the next two weeks. Only full rounds will be eligible for prizes. The current leaders are Robin, Ron and Stephen who all sit at -5.
Finally, congratulations to Hubey who failed to make it past the ladies tee on #4. Mr. Huberdeau showed his respect for the traditions of golf by dropping his trousers to commemorate his weak drive.
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