Grad Was Really Nice

I am assuming that there are 32 guys who are really wondering what the Shoal Lake grad was like, given that they chose to go golfing instead of attending.  Since I went, I thought I would give a brief recap of the convocation exercises for your benefit.  Supper was wonderful, with Old School Catering outdoing themselves with a traditional Ukrainian feast.  The grads looked wonderful, with the male grads dressed to the nines in their fine suits, and the female grads were resplendent in their evening gowns.  The pace of play was quick, with both focused award presenters and speeches.  There were some tears, lots of laughter, and significant applause and cheering.  It was almost the perfect evening.  The only thing missing were the 32 of you who chose to golf instead of attending.  I hope those students leaving Grade 12 remember the good parts of the evening...and not get hung up on the memory of those 32 empty seats.

For those of you upstanding citizens, who like myself, went to grad...here is a recap of the golf.  There were 32 golfers who played 9 holes and enjoyed a steak they cooked on their own.  The golfers looked like a rag tag bunch of golf-shirt wearing hobos, with the older players such as the Gill boys and Benton at least making an effort to colour-coordinate.  The pace of play was slow I assume, given the numerous scores over 50.  There were some tears, lots of belittling laughter, and little applause or cheering.  It was almost an okay evening.  The only thing missing was Chris Kimpinski.

It was like a trappers' festival, with skins being collected on 6 of 9 holes.  The winners were as follows: Keith Martin and Bob Mowbray ($32 on #1, $32 on #7), Ronnie Anderson and Benton ($10 on #2), Ken Wowryk and Clayton Bomack ($20 0n #3 and $32 on #8), and Robin K. and Beaker ($20 on #5).  Closest to the pin on #5 was Cubby while Neuf put one tight on #9.  Despite several 2's, no deuces were paid.  I assume Wes and Blake changed another rule in my absence. 

Low score of the night was Robin Kimspinski whose 35 was even-par given the modified tee box on #4.  Luke, Doug Koroscil, and Brad Benton followed with 39's.  Clayton Bomack vaulted to second on the season money list with another $26 in prize money.  Keith Martin also had a good night and joined the hunt for the Ringer Board Cup after adding a few scores that put him at -3.

Have a safe and relaxing long weekend.