I will start by apologizing for the delay in getting the blog updated. I was away for a bit and just got the mens' night box from Wes. I will then apologize for not having any news about last week, given that I was absent. But like I said in the title, no news can be good news, especially if you are one of the guys regularly featured in the column. What follows is one part factual, as I recount the winners and scores, and one part speculation, as I imagine what happened in my absence.
Where to start? Okay, there were 25 golfers who battled it out with skins eventually being won on six of nine holes. Like last week, the Hunter family stole the show, with each of the three of them cashing in somewhere. The winners included Blake Hunter and Robin ($20 on #1), Jason Gorrell and Ken Stewart ($20 on #2 and $29.50 on #5), Theoren Hunter and Wes Arnfinson ($20 on #3), Steven Shackel and Chris Hyrsak ($51 on #6), and Scott Maynes and Austin Hunter ($20 on #7). Three golfers split the $36 deuce pot including Mike Pryzner, Scott Maynes, and John Derhak. Closest to the pins were Jason Gorell on #5 and Scott Maynes on #9. Noteworthy rounds of the evening included 39's by Scott and Robin.
Now for the speculation. Let me see, Milt likely talked to himself while Robin and Brad berated him while occasionally inisting that he bought another round. Blake probably felt both pride and jealousy as his two sons played well again. The guys from Oak Lake would have had fun and guys from Shoal Lake would have promised to go down to their next mens' night. Given that the middle score was a 48, I also assume people complained about how bad their luck was...despite shooting essentially the same as they do every week. Later guys played poker, during which Milt would have talked to himself and Wes maybe took 3-4 minutes pretending to play hands which he eventually folded. All the card players felt they had a chance to win, given that I wasn't there. At the end of the evening, I imagine there was hugs and heartfelt good wishes, as the late nighters went home to wake their wives to tell them about Mens' Night.
Here's hoping we get another 25 or so tomorrow night. See you at 6:30 pm if you can make it.
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Saturday, August 20, 2011
Night of the Hunter
You have already heard about the trials and tribulations of Blake Hunter...a man who had been previously schooled by his eldest son Austin. This past Wednesday, it was middle son Theoren's chance to show up his old man. Theoren shot a blistering 41, including a shot to a couple of feet on #5 which resulted in the only deuce of the evening.
Skins went on four holes. The winners were Ron Susinski and Doug Brown ($20 on #1), Sport and Jason Hunter ($20 on #2), Les Grills and Blake ($20 on #3), and Brad Benton and Dyson Solomon ($20 on #7). Theoren's previously mentioned shot on #5 was closest on that hole. The other closest to the pin for the evening was Dale Watson on #9.
That's essentially all that I had reported to me for this week. While I was absent I did hear that the 36 golfers in attendance enjoyed reasonable conditions. There were some new guys, including one unfortunate gentleman who did not know about the maximum triple bogey rule. His score of 63 was achieved honestly, through his own hard work and effort.
Mens' Night will continue until it is no longer reasonable to do so. Our rules state that it only requires 12 golfers to run the evening. Generally, when we get close to that number we shut it down for the season. Since our attendance is still good, we hope to continue on into September.
Have fun this week. My Board meetings resume so I will be otherwise committed.
Skins went on four holes. The winners were Ron Susinski and Doug Brown ($20 on #1), Sport and Jason Hunter ($20 on #2), Les Grills and Blake ($20 on #3), and Brad Benton and Dyson Solomon ($20 on #7). Theoren's previously mentioned shot on #5 was closest on that hole. The other closest to the pin for the evening was Dale Watson on #9.
That's essentially all that I had reported to me for this week. While I was absent I did hear that the 36 golfers in attendance enjoyed reasonable conditions. There were some new guys, including one unfortunate gentleman who did not know about the maximum triple bogey rule. His score of 63 was achieved honestly, through his own hard work and effort.
Mens' Night will continue until it is no longer reasonable to do so. Our rules state that it only requires 12 golfers to run the evening. Generally, when we get close to that number we shut it down for the season. Since our attendance is still good, we hope to continue on into September.
Have fun this week. My Board meetings resume so I will be otherwise committed.
Friday, August 19, 2011
Horse Race tournament
The first annual horse race tournament was held on August 13th. Twenty two golfers played an 18 hole qualifying event before being split into two flights for the horse race. During the second portion of the event, eleven guys teed off on the first hole, with the highest score being eliminated each hole until one man remained.
After the horse race portion was completed, the top three finshers in each pool were awarded prizes. Robin Kimpinski won the first flight, with Darcy Kowalchuk as runner-up, and Phil Ostash in third. Escape artist Wes Arnfinson claimed top spot in the second flight, with Doug Koroscil placing second, and Tim from Winnipeg coming in third.
It is worth noting that we held a calcutta in conjunction with the horse race. Those in attendance bid on the golfers that they thought would be most successful. When the final tally was completed, the total bids surpassed $1300. Interestingly, the prizes for the top 3 calcutta picks in each pool exceeded the prize money for the actual winners.
Thanks to Scott Maynes for his great work in planning and organizing this event. Like many others, I can't wait for the second installment next year.
After the horse race portion was completed, the top three finshers in each pool were awarded prizes. Robin Kimpinski won the first flight, with Darcy Kowalchuk as runner-up, and Phil Ostash in third. Escape artist Wes Arnfinson claimed top spot in the second flight, with Doug Koroscil placing second, and Tim from Winnipeg coming in third.
It is worth noting that we held a calcutta in conjunction with the horse race. Those in attendance bid on the golfers that they thought would be most successful. When the final tally was completed, the total bids surpassed $1300. Interestingly, the prizes for the top 3 calcutta picks in each pool exceeded the prize money for the actual winners.
Thanks to Scott Maynes for his great work in planning and organizing this event. Like many others, I can't wait for the second installment next year.
Friday, August 12, 2011
Greatest skin ever!
Let's cut to the chase. After almost two months without a winner, the skin on the ninth hole finally went. The combined score of 5 by Keith Booth and Charlie McNabb was good enough to capture the elusive prize which grew to a nice $210.50. The Booth / McNabb connection also grabbed the skin for #3, adding another $43 to their winnings. With his two on #9, Mr. Booth also split a deuce pot worth $64.50 with Robin Kimpinski, who scored his two on the fifth hole.
Other skins for the evening went to Ron Susinski and Lawrence Daniel ($21.50 on #1 and $21.50 on #7), Cody Cornwall and Randy Tully ($43 on #2), Robin and Keith Martin ($21.50 on #5), and Scott Maynes and Milt ($43 on #8). Closest to the pin winners were Joel Ostash on #5 and Mike McLennan on #9.
For the second consecutive week, we had the unusual combination of great conditions and high scores. The sound of golf balls hitting trees echoed from all directions...with Milt contributing greatly to this symphony of thermoplastic on wood. He hit so many trees that Charlie McNabb's group playing behind was held up on almost every hole. Charlie took it well however...his frustration likely tempered by the $125 in winnings in his pocket.
The Ringer Board also wrapped up this week. Robin Kimpinski won the first flight with a -9, followed by Scott Maynes' -6 and Brad Benton's -5. I placed first in the second flight, followed by Keith Martin in second place. Scores for the second flight were unavailable at press time.
Mens' Nite will continue through August and perhaps into September depending on the availability of our friends in the agricultural business. Thanks in advance to the previously mentioned Brad Benton, who has agreed to run the show next week. Don't forget the 6:30 pm start time for the rest of the year.
I have reflected a lot recently about how certain people (such as Milt) are mentioned more often than others in the blog. The simply fact is that the people I note are often those with whom I golf...and Milt is a regular partner. Other than Mike Susinski suggesting things to write about Wes, I rarely get any other field reports. Given that I will be away the next two weeks, make sure to give your blog ideas to Mr. Benton.
I suggested that we move to Thursday nights in 2012...mainly for personal reasons given my frequent conflicts on Wednesdays. I would like to stay involved in running Mens' Nite and writing the blog...but it will be tough if I miss eight Wednesdays as I did this year. Give it some thought and we can discuss it further before the end of the year.
Other skins for the evening went to Ron Susinski and Lawrence Daniel ($21.50 on #1 and $21.50 on #7), Cody Cornwall and Randy Tully ($43 on #2), Robin and Keith Martin ($21.50 on #5), and Scott Maynes and Milt ($43 on #8). Closest to the pin winners were Joel Ostash on #5 and Mike McLennan on #9.
For the second consecutive week, we had the unusual combination of great conditions and high scores. The sound of golf balls hitting trees echoed from all directions...with Milt contributing greatly to this symphony of thermoplastic on wood. He hit so many trees that Charlie McNabb's group playing behind was held up on almost every hole. Charlie took it well however...his frustration likely tempered by the $125 in winnings in his pocket.
The Ringer Board also wrapped up this week. Robin Kimpinski won the first flight with a -9, followed by Scott Maynes' -6 and Brad Benton's -5. I placed first in the second flight, followed by Keith Martin in second place. Scores for the second flight were unavailable at press time.
Mens' Nite will continue through August and perhaps into September depending on the availability of our friends in the agricultural business. Thanks in advance to the previously mentioned Brad Benton, who has agreed to run the show next week. Don't forget the 6:30 pm start time for the rest of the year.
I have reflected a lot recently about how certain people (such as Milt) are mentioned more often than others in the blog. The simply fact is that the people I note are often those with whom I golf...and Milt is a regular partner. Other than Mike Susinski suggesting things to write about Wes, I rarely get any other field reports. Given that I will be away the next two weeks, make sure to give your blog ideas to Mr. Benton.
I suggested that we move to Thursday nights in 2012...mainly for personal reasons given my frequent conflicts on Wednesdays. I would like to stay involved in running Mens' Nite and writing the blog...but it will be tough if I miss eight Wednesdays as I did this year. Give it some thought and we can discuss it further before the end of the year.
Saturday, August 6, 2011
Karma can be funny...and somewhat cruel
Forty-four golfers enjoyed beautiful weather and an evening of karmic occurrences. Despite seemingly perfect conditions, high scores abounded, with many golfers venturing into the unfamiliar scoring territory of high 40's and low 50's. Most of those whose scores were elevated have been mean to Milt in the past...so you see what I mean by the karma thing. Strangely enough, Brad and Robin did not score in the 60's...given their history of abuse toward Mr. Ostash.
One of the nicest guys in the Shoal Lake area, Mr. John Gill, shot his lowest score since 1978, and shared the deuce pot with Cody Cornwall. This is the way karma works...with good things happening to good people.
Another renowned nice guy, Chris Kimpinski, had a funny experience with karma...which you will have to ask him about privately. He will likely relate how quickly karma can come back at you.
The closest to the pin awards could not have worked out better...or more karmic. The previously mentioned John Gill, who lives closest to #9, claimed the prize there. And Robin Kimpinski, who is one of the few male golfers who regularly dyes his hair, won the Trendsetters prize for closest on #5.
So the message here is obviously two-fold. Firstly, remember what goes around comes around, and, secondly, don't be mean to Milt. He is a nice guy and he has great hair and his talking to himself can be somewhat charming under the right conditions. It would be great if someone told Terri I wrote this because this karma thing has me spooked...and I don't want to shoot another 48 next week.
In other, non-karmic news, skins went on five holes. The winners included Jason Hunter and Cody Cornwall ($21.50 on #1), Brad Benton and Nick Gill ($41 on #4), Joel Ostash and Austin Hunter ($99 on #5), Rob Eastcott and Wes Arnfinson ($175 on #6), and Robin Kimpinski and Mike Susinski ($77 on #7). There were some murmurs that sandbagging may be occurring. While making his regular weekly review of the scorecards, our in-house auditor noticed several guys in the high pot followed birdies with a string of maximums. It is even being suggested that Wes Arnfinson will be investigated. After several well-scored holes, he lost five balls off the tee on holes #1 through #3. This is a glaring discrepancy given Wes' straight ball flight and high percentage of fairways in regulation. We will await the word from Chris Kimpinski to see where this all ends up.
What else do we have? Austin Hunter self-reported that he went over the trees on #7 with his tee shot. Austin also told me that his dad Blake was seven off the tee on #3. A word of advice to Blake would be not to try and swing harder when you play with longer hitters. It can mess up your tempo. Blake was nice enough to bring a guest from Roblin. He spent the evening golfing with him, let him join us for some cards, and then let the guy go swimming off his boat at 2:00 am.
Scott Maynes proved himself not only a fine golfer but an able-bodied Mens' Night organizer and presenter. Thanks to Scott for your help this week as well as next week, when my two colleagues are away.
With the shortening days, we will be rolling back the tee time to 6:30 pm starting next week. For those of you enticed by the possibility of cash prizes, the skin for #9 will be well over $200. And there is always that nice little hole-in-one prize.
One of the nicest guys in the Shoal Lake area, Mr. John Gill, shot his lowest score since 1978, and shared the deuce pot with Cody Cornwall. This is the way karma works...with good things happening to good people.
Another renowned nice guy, Chris Kimpinski, had a funny experience with karma...which you will have to ask him about privately. He will likely relate how quickly karma can come back at you.
The closest to the pin awards could not have worked out better...or more karmic. The previously mentioned John Gill, who lives closest to #9, claimed the prize there. And Robin Kimpinski, who is one of the few male golfers who regularly dyes his hair, won the Trendsetters prize for closest on #5.
So the message here is obviously two-fold. Firstly, remember what goes around comes around, and, secondly, don't be mean to Milt. He is a nice guy and he has great hair and his talking to himself can be somewhat charming under the right conditions. It would be great if someone told Terri I wrote this because this karma thing has me spooked...and I don't want to shoot another 48 next week.
In other, non-karmic news, skins went on five holes. The winners included Jason Hunter and Cody Cornwall ($21.50 on #1), Brad Benton and Nick Gill ($41 on #4), Joel Ostash and Austin Hunter ($99 on #5), Rob Eastcott and Wes Arnfinson ($175 on #6), and Robin Kimpinski and Mike Susinski ($77 on #7). There were some murmurs that sandbagging may be occurring. While making his regular weekly review of the scorecards, our in-house auditor noticed several guys in the high pot followed birdies with a string of maximums. It is even being suggested that Wes Arnfinson will be investigated. After several well-scored holes, he lost five balls off the tee on holes #1 through #3. This is a glaring discrepancy given Wes' straight ball flight and high percentage of fairways in regulation. We will await the word from Chris Kimpinski to see where this all ends up.
What else do we have? Austin Hunter self-reported that he went over the trees on #7 with his tee shot. Austin also told me that his dad Blake was seven off the tee on #3. A word of advice to Blake would be not to try and swing harder when you play with longer hitters. It can mess up your tempo. Blake was nice enough to bring a guest from Roblin. He spent the evening golfing with him, let him join us for some cards, and then let the guy go swimming off his boat at 2:00 am.
Scott Maynes proved himself not only a fine golfer but an able-bodied Mens' Night organizer and presenter. Thanks to Scott for your help this week as well as next week, when my two colleagues are away.
With the shortening days, we will be rolling back the tee time to 6:30 pm starting next week. For those of you enticed by the possibility of cash prizes, the skin for #9 will be well over $200. And there is always that nice little hole-in-one prize.
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