Actually the day that most of us were waiting for was the first day of Mens' Night....which occurred this past Wednesday. Last year I predicted an April 20th start. It was 20 Celsius last week but we were not ready at the Club House.
April golf can be interesting for both the rusty players as well as the unpredictable weather. For example, Scott Martin showed up in shorts. When asked about it, he replied that if it was too cold for shorts it was too cold to golf. Approximately 90 minutes later he was wearing a wind suit and a toque.
Twenty-two golfers opened the season with skins going on three holes. Winners included Ian Paterson / Jamie McCutchin ($20 on #5), Mike Susinski / Scott Maynes ($29.50 on #8), and Ron Susinski / Stephen David ($20 on #9).
Closest to the pins were recorded by Ian Paterson on #5 and nobody on #9. That's right...for the first time that I can remember not a single person hit a green on a par 3 in Mens' Night. I guess we can blame it on the fact that most people were playing for the first time this year. Also, it was really windy.
Ian split the $33 deuce pot with Ron Susinski who chipped in on #9.
Thanks to our closest to the hole sponsors...Kimp Services / Susinski Farms who have looked after #9 for as long as I can recall and the new sponsor of #5 Sandy Lake Locker Plant (Jamie McCutchin).
There are already 10 people signed up for the Ringer Board. Dan Stokes and Robin Kimpinski both posted birdies on #6 while Ian Paterson recorded a birdie on #5. The Ringer Board will run until August 25th so you have the whole spring and summer to lock in scores.
Welcome to our new staff which includes Manager Frances Myhill and wait staff Samantha Ledoux, Hannah Street, and Colten Bell. We passed a cup and asked people to drop some coins in to tip our new server. Hubey reached in and likely donated $10-15 in coins. I think he had them in his pocket during the round to prevent the wind from lifting him off the ground.
For anyone who is looking for some volunteer work and companionship, we are cleaning up the campground Sunday morning at 10:00 am. We want to get it ready for season opening. All you need to bring is gloves and a positive attitude...or gloves, a negative attitude, and a cooler of beer.
If anyone is interested in learning more about the golf club or possibly joining the board, the Annual General Meeting is this Monday at 6:30 pm. Rumour is that Joe Shwaluk will be in attendance.
Let's have a great turnout next Wednesday when the forecast is for 20 Celsius. The steak supper option begins then as well.
