Don't blame the greens

Forty three golfers enjoyed what is becoming somewhat routine...beautiful weather for mens' night. I write this on a sunny afternoon in which I am looking forward to nine and dine tonight.

Incredibly, there were some who complained about the conditions, saying it was either "too hot" or "too humid". A few even lamented the green speed on a day in which the course had a trial run with a green roller. Let's be realistic. The biggest variable causing variations in scoring and trouble with ball striking is the beer cart. When it comes around, we feel happier...but that joy usually fades after the deteriorating motor skills impact our play. Green speed has less effect than drinking speed...although if both are fast you might be really screwed.

Skins went on four holes on Wednesday. Winners included the father /son combination of Blake and Theoren Hunter ($64 on #2), Devin Allen and Pete Ostash ($64 on #7), Wes Arfinson and Devin Stewart ($64 on #8), and Dave Gill and Stephen David ($159 on #9). That last skin was the largest in recent memory.

Pete was low man of the week carding a 36. Closest to the pins were recorded by Mike Susinski on #5 and Blake Cramer on #9. Like the Hunters, the members of this trio are all related.

After 5 deuces last week, there were none on Wednesday. That will likely put our next deuce pot just under $200.

The British Open draft was popular this year with 20 entrants. Payouts will be $140 for first, $40 for second, and $20 for third. Teams are posted on the links section on the left side of this page. Final results will be available Sunday evening.

I hope to see you all next week, both at Mens' Night and the Horse Race.  Speaking of the horse race, we are no up to about 40 entrants with a cap of 72.  Contact Scott Maynes if you have yet to enter.  For those involved, you will get to try your game against the winner of this year's Grey Owl tournament in Clear Lake, Jay Thiessen.