A Perfectly Mediocre Wednesday Evening

Last week’s Men’s Night was everything we expected...remarkably average, refreshingly uneventful, and so middle-of-the-road it could’ve been sponsored by beige paint. No records were broken, no carts were flipped, and no one accidentally set anything on fire, which definitely counts as a win. The golf was passable, the beverages were cold, and the conversation hovered comfortably between weather chat and grumbling about back pain.                                                                                                                                    It was the kind of night that won’t make it into the history books but might get a polite nod if someone asks, “How was Men’s Night?” Wednesday was truly a masterclass in showing up, swinging, and going home. Not every week can be fancy or memorable. Not every Men’s Night needs fireworks or fanfare — most of us are just looking for a pleasant diversion, a few laughs, and some decent company. Uneventful can be exactly what we need. Let’s be honest...most of us aren’t out there expecting drama and excitement, we're just enjoying an evening and trying not to throw out our backs.

The golf was pretty good, tough, or passable—depending on your individual circumstances. Most balls made it off the tee... eventually. The greens were fast, slow, bumpy, or just right, depending on where you landed. To be fair, that can be the case at many courses at any time during the season.

Speaking of greens, I’m grateful for all the rain we’ve been getting this weekend. Our maintenance crew and golf club executive have been working hard to overcome some tough green conditions, impacted by the usual winter damage as well as the giant herd of deer that roamed the course for several months. I know that the work has been hampered by water issues—both mechanical and Mother Nature’s doing. Hopefully, the solid soaking over the last few days, combined with the forecasted warmer, sunny conditions this week, will help get the putting surfaces back on track. In the interim, let’s all remain patient and kind and resist the urge to complain about course conditions.

Highlights from Wednesday included Hayden Mackedesnki recording the low score of 37, Dawson Tanner winning the $116.26 deuce pot, and Jason Gorrell hitting the ball consistently straight—though, unfortunately, he was usually playing for a fade/slice. Dawson's win puts him way ahead in the season money list. However, we have only played 4 weeks so there is lots of golf and prize money in the future.

Darcy Kowalchuk added another birdie to the Ringer Board to go to -4. The only other person to enter scores is Ethan Hunter who currently sits at -2.

After several weeks of lots of skins being won, only two went this week. Stephen David won $20.63 on #4, while Ryden Lanouette and Wes Arnfinson claimed the same amount on #5. Closest to the pins were Chris Malchuk on #5 and Jason Neufeld on #9.

See you next week at the same time and place for more swing-and-miss entertainment.