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May 30, 2014
Golf
10th Anniversary Season
GREY-BRUCE
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Vol. 10, No. 2
Home
on the
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Stone Tree’s Austin
Ryan extremely
dedicated
to improving
his game
Photo: Steve Harron
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New role for Taylor Schmidt
Grad assistant coach for University of Oklahoma’s women’s golf team
How hard is it being on the sidelines
after competing for so many years?
By STEVE HARRON
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F
or the third consecutive year
Kincardine native Taylor Schmidt has
made it to the NCAA Division I
Women’s Golf Championships. But this
time it was in a new role as grad assistant
coach for the University of Oklahoma
women’s golf team.
The previous two times she competed
on the Sooner teams that finished sixth in
2012 and ninth in 2013.
Taylor finished tied for 21st in 2012 and
tied for 32nd in 2013 - the final year of her
highly-successful NCAA playing career.
To get to the finals this year, the
Sooners won the Big 12 Championship
with a record-breaking team total of -3 in
Austin, Texas (previous record +8) and
then finished 4th in the 24-team NCAA
West Regionals in Cle Elum, Wash.
Grey-Bruce Golf caught up with Schmidt
just before the championships, which were
held May 20-23 in Tulsa, Oklahoma (results
not available at press time).
“It is hard to sit on the sidelines
because I am so competitive and want
to play so badly and help the team. It
was an adjustment for me but I have
channelled my energy into being the
best coach I can be.”
What are your plans for the summer?
“I am working the Sooner Golf Camp
with the men's golf team, which is a
good two and a half weeks straight. This
will give me more contacts and more
teaching experience. I will be staying in
Oklahoma and helping the coaches prepare practice plans and workouts for the
upcoming season starting in August.”
Taylor Schmidt
It sounds like you're setting your
sites on being a golf coach. Can you
tell us a little bit about that and what
certificates you have to obtain before
you can coach?
How are you enjoying your new role?
“My goal is to someday become a head women's golf coach in
the NCAA. I will graduate with my Masters in Intercollegiate
Athletic Administration at this time next year (May 2015). I hope
to slide into an assistant coaching position somewhere following
that. Having your PGA and LPGA teaching certifications are a
good thing to have on your resume and I will be looking to do
this in the near future. Having a Masters degree is almost a
requirement nowadays.”
“I love my role. I am learning so much this year that I wouldn't be
able to learn otherwise. I am a lot busier than I originally anticipated and I love that!”
Finally, are you still enjoying life in Oklahoma and do your
future plans involve staying in that area (or least in the
U.S.)?
Can you describe what kind of year it has been for the
team?
“I absolutely love the state of Oklahoma! It's called the ‘Sooner
State’ because of this university and it's an amazing atmosphere.
The people are amazing and so friendly. I have so much love for
Norman. I don't know where I'll end up but I am planning on
being in the U.S. for sure. My boyfriend is from Florida and also
in the golf industry so we will wait and see what place is the best
for us.”
What does your new position involve?
“My role involves preparing for tournaments for the entire team,
making sure the girls are fed and hydrated on course, driving a
golf cart between 5 players and coaches, paperwork at the
office, and maintenance of the whole facility.”
“This year has been full of record breaking and positive energy.
We have four seniors and we are full of experience. It's been fun
for me to watch and help as much as I can, especially when our
main goal is to win the National Championship.”
Steve Harron
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PHOTO FLASHBACK - CELEBRATING
10 YEARS OF PUBLISHING
Ten years ago scholarships were handed out at Scenic City Golf Course to members of the TNT/Clarica Junior Golf Tour. Recipients
from left are, Chanse Regier, Kyle Kirkland, Jenilee Clark, Mike Myatt, accepting on behalf of his son Andy, and Dane Buttenaar.
Junior tour kicks off July 9 at Whispering Hills
The Grey-Bruce Junior Golf tour kicks off June 29 with a
pre-qualifying event at Sauble Golf and Country Club.
The next event is a qualifier on July 9 at Whispering Hills Golf
Club near Hanover.
The tour then shifts to Scenic City on July 15, Saugeen Golf
Club on July 21 and Pike Lake Golf Centre on July 28.
The following month events are scheduled for Aug. 4 at
Meaford Golf Course, Aug. 11 at Ainsdale Golf Course, Aug. 19
at Legacy Ridge Golf Club and Aug. 27 at Stone Tree Golf and
Fitness Club where the end-of-year banquet will be held.
More information about the tour can be found at
www.juniorgolftour.ca
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Driving to be better
Austin Ryan is as dedicated as they come, spending countless hours working on his game
By STEVE HARRON
Grey-Bruce Golf
I
t’s hard to find a day when Austin Ryan isn’t at Stone Tree Golf
and Fitness Club. The 19-year-old Meaford resident works at
the Owen Sound-area club four or five days a week and plays
or practises every day. “Stone Tree is like my second home,” he
said during a recent interview.
He has been keeping that kind of schedule ever since late
April when he wrapped up his first year at Wilfrid Laurier
University in Waterloo where he’s studying business and economics.
It was a successful school year as he made the golf team, finished second in team scoring and was named team rookie of the
year. During the fall tournament season, he finished either first or
second on the team and turned in his best result at the
McMaster Invitational at Beverly Golf and Country Club in early
October when he was third overall.
Things didn’t go as well at the Ontario University Association
championship, with Ryan finishing in the middle-of-the pack after
shooting 75-80 and the team ending up tied for 7th, which was
not enough to qualify for the Canadian championship.
But despite that finish to the season, Ryan was satisfied with
his first year on the team. “I felt like I did OK. I was just trying to
cement my place on the team,” he said.
The prospects for next year are even better as the new head
coach, Wally Gabler, has promised to improve the golf program.
While keen to return to Wilfrid Laurier in the fall, Ryan is
focusing this summer on improving his game and playing in several amateur events. First on his radar is the Ontario Men’s
Amateur, a tournament that he played in last year, making the
cut and qualifying for the Canadian championship.
Last year he was unable to play in the Canadian championship
as he had already committed to playing in the Optimist
International championship in Florida, which was held at the
same time.
This year he hopes to earn his way to the Amateur at the
qualifier in Shelburne Golf and Country Club on May 28 (results
not available at press time) and then do well enough to qualify
again for the Canadian championship, which will be held in
Manitoba.
He also plans to play in the July 26th Stone Tree Amateur - a
36-hole event that he won last year - and the Pike Lake Open,
another highly-competitive amateur event on Aug. 16.
One other possibility is a June 23 qualifier for the PGA Tour’s
Canadian Open, which will be held at Whistle Bear Golf Club,
but Ryan will only attempt that if he’s playing really well.
Looking further into the future, Ryan’s not sure where his
game will take him. “I want to get better results first then look at
my options,” he said.
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Austin Ryan competing during the Ontario Men’s Amatuer
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Top-25 for local team
Phil Carleton and Steve Irving shoot even-par at Ontario Better Ball Championship
P
hil Carleton and Steve Irving once
again teamed up for the Ontario Men’s
Better Ball Championship and ended
up improving upon their 2013 result.
The Legacy Ridge Golf Club members
shot an even par 72 in on-and-off showers
at Oakdale Golf and Country Club to finish
tied for 24th.
It was the best result from local teams
who qualified and for Carleton and Irving it
was better than their tie for 27th at last
year’s championship.
They were only one shot out of a tie for
15th this year in the tightly-bunched field of
61 teams.
The next best local duo consisted of Tim
Vandolder of Georgian Bay Club and Cobble
Beach Golf Links and his partner Todd
Gouett from Georgian Bay Club. They shot
73 and finished tied for 33rd.
Finishing tied for 39th was the team of
Chris Frook of Legacy Ridge and Josiah
Dixon of Stone Tree who combined to shoot Phil Carleton (left) and Steve Irving teamed up for the second consecutive year to
74.
qualify for the Ontario Men’s Better Ball championship. They shot an even-par 72 and
The winners were Brad Newman from
Beacon Hall Golf Club and Jud Whiteside of finished as the top local team with a T-24th result.
Thornhill Golf & Country Club, who shot a
seven-under 65.
Country Club and Dave Bunker, of Brampton Golf Course, who
The win was the first GAO championship for either Newman
shot 66.
or Whiteside.
The Better Ball format involves taking the best score from one
They edged out the duo of Rob Cowan of Westmount Golf &
of the two players on each team on each hole.
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TOUGHEST HOLES IN GREY-BRUCE
The third hole at Legacy Ridge Golf Club plays 405 yards from the gold tees and requires an angled tee shot to a tree-lined fairway
that narrows and rises at about 200 yards. Hit it right and you’re in the trees or blocked from getting to the green on your second
shot. Hit it left and you’ll have a long shot into the green, which you may not be able to see because of the change in elevation. If
you’re a long hitter who can thread the needle and land your drive on the upper level of the fairway then you should be just fine. But
the average golfer is likely to end up down below looking at a really difficult second shot.
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Grey-Bruce Golf file photo
Brian Ellis of Mississauga and his partners recently agreed to purchase Talisman Resort and their plans for the Kimberley faciity
include refurbishing the picturesque 9-hole golf course. The resort has been shut down since 2011 and was taken over by the
municipality of Grey Highlands after the owner failed to pay municipal taxes for several years. The new owners say they plan to
restore Talisman to a four-season resort and add a large spa. No time frame has been announced for the project.
Tie on top of GFG Tour
Sabourin, Penney share points lead
After three events on the Golf for Greens Amateur Tour Jimmy
Sabourin and Reg Penney are tied for the points lead with 990
each. In third place is Steve Hoffman with 670 points.
The three events completed prior to press time were Cobble
Beach on April 27, Saugeen Golf Club on May 4 and Meaford
Golf Course on May 11. The next event is scheduled for May 25
at BlackHorse Golf and Country Resort.
The tour is open to all amateur golfers and features a flighted
one-day Callaway system that gives every golfer a chance to win
gift certificates which will be redeemable at the host club.
The cost to participate is $20 per event but by signing up golfers are entitled to a discounted green fee.
For more information go to www.dsmp.ca or call tour coordinator Fred Clendenning at 519-387-7678.
Strong finish for Cooper
Best result in final tournament
Kincardine’s Brianna Cooper turned in her best result of the
year during the season-ending Missouri Valley Championship.
The red-shirted junior fired a final round 71 (-1) to finish tied for
7th at the championship, which wrapped up April 22.
Her strong finish helped her Illinois State Redbirds to a third
place finish in the 10-team event, which was held at Panther
Creek Country Club in Springfield, Illinois. She shot rounds of 76
on the first two days of the championship and ended up tied for
top spot on the Redbirds team with Rachel Powers, who shot
rounds of 73-77-73. This was a comeback season for Cooper
who returned to play last fall after undergoing surgery to relieve
pain from damaged verterbrae in her neck.
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Celebrating 1
The Links at Piper’s Glen
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g 10 years
A
lot has happened at The Links at Piper’s Glen since the
club opened as an 18-hole course in 2004 and there’s
more activity on the horizon as the Port Elgin-area club
moves ahead with plans to develop a golf community with
more than 200 homes.
The story of Piper’s begins with a decision by dairy and
cash crop farmers Don and Inez Fenton to transform the
farm into a links golf course.
They hired Collingwood-area golf course architect Jason
Miller and he went to work on creating an authentic inland
links course with lots of berms, fescue, a pot bunker and
even a severely-sloped and rare French biarritz green that
has, since then, elicited many smiles (and curses) from golfers.
The work got under way in August 2011 and nine holes
opened in September 2003. The full 18 holes opened in
June, 2014, giving golfers a distinctly different course that
you would normally have to travel to Scotland, England or
Ireland to find.
The uniqueness of the course has attracted a lot of interest over the years and in 2007 the Golf Association of
Ontario (GAO) brought the provincial championship for bantam, junior and juvenile girls to Piper’s.
Cont’d next page
QUICK FACTS
Location: One kilometre east of downtown Port Elgin
Yardage from back tees: 6,345 yards (5,985 from white tees)
History: Construction began in 2001, 9 holes opened in September 2003, 18
holes opened in June 2004
Original owners: Don and Inez Fenton, who had a cash crop and dairy farm
there and lived in the farmhouse on the property until recently.
New owners: Course purchased in the fall of 2008 by the Redhawk Group, a
subsidiary of Brampton-based Rice Development.
Course characteristics: A rare French Biarritz green on the 16th hole, sodwall pot bunker, berms, fescue.
Course Design: Jason Miller.
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Owners investing in Piper’s
Cont’d from previous page
The course was a big hit with the girls, sparking lots of positive comments and earning its place as a course suitable for a
provincial championship.
One year later the course would undergo a change in ownership with Rod Rice of Rice Development taking over Sept. 28,
2008 and promising to make improvements.
True to his word, the Brampton-based developer began to
invest in the club during the following season. Two gazebos
and a lean-to shelter were added to the course, providing
shade and shelter on the almost treeless links course and new
bunkers were constructed on the first and 18th holes.
The work moved indoors in the winter of 2010 with the clubhouse, bar and pro shop getting makeovers. Dining room
changes included new furniture, lighting, three high-definition
TVs, a daily and fine dining menu, tablecloths for formal dining
and French doors leading to the patio area. This has made the
room not only more comfortable for golfers but also suitable for
banquets and other functions.
The adjoining pro shop and foyer underwent renovations at
the same time with new leather chairs and an updated countertop.
In 2010 the club also covered the clubhouse entrance and
installed interlocking stone in the entranceway. The main
entrance from Bruce County Road 17 to the parking lot also got
a makeover, with new decorative wooden signs and lighting.
Work continued in 2011 with the paving of the driveway,
about half the parking lot and the power cart staging area. The
most recent upgrade was a major renovation to the women’s
washroom.
All the improvements were done not only to follow through
on commitments made by Rice, but also to prepare the facility
for future development as a golf community.
That plan moved one step closer to reality this year when
Rice submitted a proposal to the municipality of Saugeen
Shores calling for construction of more than 200 homes on land
around the course.
The project, as it stands right now, involves 65 single family
homes, 65 bungalow townhomes and 82 condos. Rice has indicated that the development will have “the flavour of a 55+ adult
lifestyle community” but be open to anyone.
The plans are currently being reviewed by the municipality
and the Bruce County planning department but Rice is hoping
to have them approved this year with marketing starting in 2015
and construction in 2016.
With a major project like this in the works it pretty much
guarantees that the activity and improvements we’ve seen
during the first 10 years at Piper’s Glen will continue well in the
future.
Sparlings would like to
congratulate The Links at
Pipers’ Glen Golf Club on
its 10th anniversary.
The view across the water to the picturesque and challenging
15th hole.
The club’s front entrance received an upgrade in 2010. The club
is celebrating its 10th anniversary by offering golf for $10 on
the 10th of every month this season.
Congratulations!
Visit us at www.sparlings.com
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CHARITY GOLF CALENDAR
May 29 - Ladies Hope Night at Legacy Ridge
Golf Club, breast cancer fundraiser.
June 4 - Ladies Scramble Golf Tournament at
Stone Tree. Register through the Stone Tree
Pro Shop or at www.stonetree.on.ca
June 5 - Crime Stoppers of Grey-Bruce’s 22nd
annual event, Chippewa Golf Club, scramble
format, 11 a.m. shotgun start, $150 includes
golf, meals, celebs, prizes and more.
Celebrities to play include former NHL players
Peter Mahovlich, Pat Hickey and Paul
MacDermid & current NHLer Kevin Czuczman.
June 6 - Owen Sound Hospital Foundation
tournament at Legacy Ridge Golf Club.
June 11 - Residential Hospice of Grey Bruce
fundraiser at Cobble Beach Golf Links.
Contact Head Golf Professional Warren
Thomas at Cobble Beach for more details.
519-370-2173 x-104.
June 13 - Owen Sound Rotary Club’s Bill
Georgas Memorial tournament at Legacy
Ridge Golf Club.
June 18 - Zonta Club of Owen Sound’s 17th
Annual Ladies Golf Classic at Stone Tree Golf
and Fitness Club, $115/golfer, Best Ball format, 18 holes, shotgun start at 1 p.m., 9 holes
of golf, tee off at 3:30 p.m. for $85/golfer, dinner only: $35. Proceeds support local breast
cancer initiatives. Contact Karen Garvie at
519-371-9179 or zonta.owensound@gmail.
com. You can also register by calling the Stone
Tree pro shop or by going to www.stonetree.
on.ca Please RSVP by June 1, 2014.
June 21 - In its 19th year, the Goldie Gray/
Fred Alton Memorial Golf Tournament is presented by the Rotary Club of Markdale as a
fundraiser in memory of two of the club’s longtime members and avid golfers, Dr. Goldie
Gray and Fred Alton. Shotgun start 1 p.m.,
Markdale Golf & Country Club. All golfers welcome. Prizes, dinner, power cart, $80 per golfer (includes cart, dinner and $32 tax receipt).
Non-golfer dinner is $25. Limited to 72 golfers.
Contact Ruthanne Risk at 519-986-2648 or
[email protected] to register.
June 24 - Ladies Hope Night at Legacy Ridge
Golf Club, breast cancer fundraiser.
July 12 - Knights of Columbus “Golf for
Charity,” Northern Dunes Golf Club, 18 holes,
Power Cart, Dinner, Contests for Hole in One,
Longest Drive/Closest to the Pin, Trophies,
Prize Table, 50-50 Draw, Silent Auction. Cost:
$100 per golfer, 1 p.m. shotgun start.
Proceeds to Owen Sound Knights of
Former NHL player Paul MacDermid will be among the sports celebrities on
Columbus Charities. To register & for more
hand for the 22nd annual Crime Stoppers of Grey-Bruce charity golf tournament
information phone Roland @ 519-372-0394,
on June 5 at Chippewa Golf Club.
Bill at 519-376-2606 or Jim at 519-371-9878.
July 29 - Ladies Hope Night at Legacy Ridge
Aug. 26 - Ladies Hope Night at Legacy Ridge Golf Club,
Golf Club, breast cancer fundraiser.
breast cancer fundraiser.
July 31 - Wounded Warriors Golf Classic, Stone Tree Golf and
Aug. 28 - Chippewas of Nawash Golf Tournament at Cobble
Fitness Club, proceeds to help soldiers dealing with Post
Beach Golf Links. Starts at 10:30 a.m. For more info, contact
Traumatic Stress Disorder and other issues related to military
Head Golf Professional Warren Thomas at Cobble Beach.
service. 5-person scramble, $150, receipt for $50 provided.
519-370-2173 x-104.
Register by contacting the golf shop at Stone Tree.
Sept. 9 - Ladies Hope Night at Legacy Ridge Golf Club, breast
Aug. 23 - Charity Golf Classic at The Links at Piper’s Glen,
cancer fundraiser.
If you have a Charity Golf event for the Calendar please
scramble format, men, women’s and mixed divisions, money
send the details to [email protected] .
raised goes to Saugeen Memorial Hospital Foundation.
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Your Guide to Grey-Bruce courses
1. Ainsdale Golf Course
(18) 519-395-5555
ainsdalegolf.on.ca
22. Sauble Golf & Country Club
(18) 519-422-1052 saublegolf.com
23. Saugeen Golf Club
(27) 519-389-4031 saugeengolf.com
2. BlackHorse Golf & Country Resort
(18) 519-395-0009
blackhorsegolf.ca
24. Scenic City Golf Course
(18) 519-376-4649
sceniccitygc.com
3. Buck’s Crossing
(9) 519-364-3673
buckscrossinggolf.com
25. Somerhill Golf Club
(9) 519-396-8450
somerhillgolf.ca
4. Chesley Lake Camp
(18) 519-934-2071
chesleylakecamp.ca
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26. South-Port Golf Course
(9) 519-832-5650 southportgolf.ca
5. Chippewa Golf Club
(18) 519-797-3684
chippewagolf.com
27. Stone Tree Golf & Fitness Club
(18) 519-376-7899
stonetree.on.ca
6. Cobble Beach Golf Links
(18) 519-370-2173
cobblebeach.com
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28. Ferns Golf Resort
(18) 519-986-3500 fernsgolf.ca
7. Cornerstone Golf Club
(9) 519-596-2332
cornerstonegolf.ca
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8. Dunadel Golf
(9) 519-923-9616
9. The Georgian Bay Club
Private, (18) 519-599-9949
georgianbayclub.com
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10. Highland Glen Golf Club
(18) 519-924-GOLF (4653)
10
21
4
6
11. Holiday Golf Club
(18 - Par 3 course + Pitch & Putt)
519-389-4118
10
4
12. Homestead Resort
(18) 519-369-3771
homesteadresort.ca
13. Kincardine Golf & Country Club
(9) 519-396-2112
kincardinegolfclub.com
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14. Legacy Ridge Golf Club
(18) 519-376-1961
legacyridgegolf.ca
15. Markdale Golf & Curling Club
(9) 519-986-2690
markdalegolfandcurlingclub.ca
16. Meaford Golf Course
(18) 519-538-1400
meafordgolf.com
17. Monterra Golf
(18) (877) 445-0231
bluemountain.ca/golf
18. Mount Forest Golf Club
(9) 519-334-3322
mountforestgolfclub.com
19. Northern Dunes Golf Club
(18) 519-935-3000
www.northerndunes.com
Georgian Bay
29. The Golf Club at Lora Bay
(18) 519-599-7500 lorabaygolf.com
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30. The Links at Piper’s Glen
(18) 519-832-4653 pipersglen.ca
31. Townsend Lake Golf Club
(18) 519-986-4889
32. Walkerton Golf & Curling Club (9)
519-881-0709 walkertongolfandcurlingclub.com
33. Whispering Hills Golf Club
(18) 519-364-2738
whisperinghillsgolfclub.com
34. Wiarton Golf Club
(10) 519-534-0005
wiartongolfclub.com
Note: Courses in red have advertisements in this publication.
20. Pike Lake Golf Centre
(27) 800-265-2551 pikelake.com
21. Pinewoods Golf at Sauble Beach
(9) 519-422-1546 pinewoodsgolf.ca
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S
uper
Senior
TOM MYHILL
T
om has been playing golf since age 11 and last year
shot 70 (-2) at age 72 at the challenging Cobble
Beach Golf Links where he has been a member since
2007. The Colpoys Bay resident has scored 6 hole-in-ones,
two albatrosses (2 on a par 5), and won club championships at all six clubs where he has held memberships Cutten Club, Victoria Park East, Victoria Park West, Guelph
Country Club, Owen Sound Golf and Country Club and
Cobble Beach. One of his truly remarkable accomplishments was shooting 68 (-4) at age 68 at Cobble Beach,
where below-par scores are rare. He plays five or six times
a week at Cobble and another 15 to 20 rounds in Florida.
Before retiring at age 56, he worked as general manager of
Imperial Tobacco in Guelph.
AROUND THE CLUBS
Ainsdale
The Ainsdale Senior Men's league got under way on May 7. The
league is open to all seniors aged 50 years or older. The format
is a 4 person scramble every Wednesday with a 9 a.m. shotgun
start. 1st Place in a Puttoff: Dave Hodgson, Bob Bull & Steve
MacEachern at -2. Closest to the Pin: Nobody hit the green on
#3, and Ron Lawless on #8.
Chippewa
The Opening Tournament for the Chippewa Men was held on
May 10, and as in the past, the format was a Texas Scramble.
Teams of three or four men were organized by John Schmidt,
Chippewa’s golf professional, and depending on the size of your
team, each player was required to contribute at least 3 drives
during the round. Four drives during the eighteen holes were
required for 3-man teams. The winds were strong and cool on
Saturday, and this made birdies hard to come by. But at the end
of the day, one team managed to get through the round with five
birdies and no bogies. That winning team consisted of Gerry
Call, Bruce MacGregor and Bill Hatt. In second place, with a
score of three under par 69 was the team captained by Freeman
Coblenz with Phil Hunt and Bill Streeter. In third spot was the
team captained by Louis Bezaire with Ron Caudle and Jim
Norwood, with a one under par 71. Closest to the Hole awards
were won by Charlie Schmalz on #3, Gerry Call on #5, Louis
Bezaire on #9 and Hugh Morrison on #18. The 13th hole was
designated as a “Hit or Miss the Green” competition. Those who
hit the green with their tee shot placed a ticket into a drum, and
those who missed the green put their ticket into another drum. A
draw was made from each drum to award the prizes. It was quite
easy to determine the winner on the Hit the Green part of the
competition – Steve Santin was the only person to hit the green.
As mentioned, previously, the wind was so strong on this 155yard par 3 that it was playing at least 3 clubs tougher, and hitting
the green seemed impossible for all the other players. Paul Holk
won the Miss the Green contest.
Skins were won by Team Coblenz with birdies on #7 and #8, by
Team Andrew Cote with team members Mike Cleary, Lorne
Lazenby and Paul Holk with birdies on #10 and #16, and by
Team Call with a birdie on #2.
Senior Men’s Opening Tournament
The Chippewa Senior Men held their opening tournament on
May 13, a Scramble format similar to that used on the Men’s
Opening. The team captained by Louis Bezaire with Bill
Thomson and Bob Speight was first overall with a three under
par 69. Two teams were tied for second place with scores of one
under par 71. Second and third prizes were shared between the
team captained by Larry Curtis with Peter Welford, Don White
and Bert Tripp, and the team captained by Jim Norwood with
Barry Robson and Gord Moore. Jim Norwood won the Closest to
the Pin competition on the fifth hole, while Mike Cleary claimed
the same prize on #13. Larry Curtis made the Longest Putt on
#9, and Louis Bezaire did the same on the eighteenth hole.
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On May 14 Legacy Ridge Golf Club held its men’s league draft with captains Mike Garvey (captain of the 2013 Championship team),
Rob Matheson, Michael Rea, Bill Lewis, Phil Carleton and Roger Amyot picking their players. The night included a 2-round elimination shootout that saw Bob Nichols finish 1st, Garrett Potter 2nd and Ron Smith 3rd. Leading the proceedings, at left, is Sam
McEvenue, Legacy’s Golf Operations Manager.
AROUND THE CLUBS
Continued from previous page
The Men’s and Senior Men’s groups held regular golf weeks in
advance of the main tournaments. In the Men’s golf action on
May 8, Hugh Morrison shot 39, a pretty good score so early in
the year, and won First Low Gross in the A-flight, while Lou
Bezaire took First Low Net with a net 36. In the B-flight, Bruce
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Bill Hatt won First Low Net with a net 35. Phil Hunt was closest
to the hole on the fifth hole and Jim Norwood sank the Longest
Putt on #2. In Senior Men’s Golf Action, Lou Bezaire and Mike
Pitzen shot 86 and shared First Low Gross honours. Peter
Welford won First Low Net with a net 82 followed by Larry Curtis
with a net 83. Curtis also sank the Longest Putt on the ninth
hole. In Ladies golf action, Barb Thomson won Low Net and
Roma Rolfe made the Longest Putt on #9.
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AROUND THE CLUBS
Cont’d from previous page
Cobble Beach
The results from the club’s annual ThreePerson Spring Scramble were as follows:
Flight A Top 3 Gross:
Team 1 Score of 64: Chase Amyot, Roger
Amyot, Bill Lewis.
Team 2 Score of 65: Mark Chrysler, Matt
Sim, Kevin Backus.
Team 3 Score of 65: Brandon Shipley,
Kris Coburn, Don Coburn.
Flight B Top Gross:
Team 1 Score of 66: Dean Weber, Steve
Carson, Dale Schooch
Flight B Top 3 Net:
Team 1 Score of 61: Brad Shipley, Gary
Shipley, Rob Flood.
Team 2 Score of 63: Phil Kelly, Mike
Becker, Ed Hanzel.
Team 3 Score of 63: John G, Mike
Rothfield, Ollie Hanratty.
Meaford
Senior Men’s League
On May 20 twenty-eight golfers played an
18-hole Best 1-2-3 Balls Net game. On
the par 5s only the one best net score of
each four-golfer team was counted; on
the par 4s the two best nets were counted; on the par 3s three team members’
net scores were added to the final tally.
Ray Eagles, Michael Anderson, Mike
Seagram, and John Van Heusden beat
the six other 4-man teams by shooting a
blisteringly low combined net of 102.
Mike Dougall, John Dick, John Hargest,
and Allan R. Smith posted 108 for 2nd.
Ross Johnson, Jack Peckitt, Doug
Thompson, and Les Wainwright came
third at 114. No prize for individual scoring was handed out, but had there been
one, Jack Peckitt would have scooped it
up for his personal best on the Meaford
course, a gross 79. Jack was especially
strong on his second 9, scoring 8 pars on
the Millennium Run. Ten Super Seniors
played a 9-hole net game. Grant
Scheifele carded the low gross and his
net 31 was the best score by far. Rollie
Horn shot a net 37 to bring home second
place. Don MacKay, at net 38, was third
and Jim O’Brien was fourth at net 37.
Super Senior Floyd McDermid’s ball
came to a stop leaning against the rope
on Millennium #3. Ralph Rice, newly-re-
turned to the league after an absence of
Steve Craig, Derry Ironside, Gene Latour,
several years, paid his $30 dues before
and new member Bill Goldsmith shot net
the round and after the round got part of
42 for second place. Ray Eagles, Dave
it back for his shot tight to the pin on
Allin, Mike Dougall, and Ken Fukumoto
Millennium #9. John Turner picked up the
were one stroke back. John Dick was
closest to the hole prize for Randle #9.
closer to the Randle #9 hole than any
On May 13 twenty-nine league members
other golfer but failed to stay around for
teed off to compete in 18-hole stroke play
his prize, so the second-last named golfusing the modified Stableford System 36
er on the card, Ray Eagles, scooped up
format. An erroneous soggy forecast
the money. The Senior Men’s Club is still
resulted in a few timid golfers phoning in
welcoming new members who would like
their regrets but as it was a glorious early
to participate in weekly competition on
Tuesday mornings as well as five dates
season golf day resulted for those who
at other clubs in the area. (The Senior
did not possess unquestioning belief in
Men will be travelling to Blue Mountain
the weather people. John McGee shot a
on June 6.) If you would like to join call
terrific game - a gross 80 (ten strokes
President Glenn Donley at 226-665lower than any other golfer) that convert0123.
ed to a low net 72 and first place. Ernie
Leonetti shot net 73 for second place. Bill
Goldsmith, Leo Girard, and Glenn
Donley carded the same net 73 for
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Peter Zahradnik, and Mike Seagram
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Six Super Seniors played the
Millennium nine holes. John Helston
easily took the top spot with a net 37
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score. John Hobson, Grant Scheifele,
and Adam Meesters followed John
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Bill Goldsmith bested all other golfers
Par quite attainable
by finding a spot fairly close to the hole
on this once-dreaded
on the tricky Millennium #9 green.
hole
Peter Zahradnik shot his ball tight to
the pin on Randle #9. Straight-shooter
John McGee hit his ball closest to the
rope on Randle #2. The league started
on May 6 - a day when wet conditions
restricted them to the Randle nine
holes and no power carts were
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team competition John McGee, Mike
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Hole-in-One Club
The modified Crown and Anchor wheel was spinning again this
year at golf shows in Toronto and London and crowds lined up
for free rounds of golf in Grey-Bruce. About 2,500 rounds of
golf were handed out between the two shows. The Great Golf
Giveaway has proven to be an effective way of drawing golfers
to the Grey-Bruce area. Working the booth at the London show
are JD Moffat (left) of Bayshore Broadcasting and Steve Harron,
marketing coordinator for Grey-Bruce Golf.
AROUND THE CLUBS
Somerhill
Ladies Night
Quota Winners
May 1 - Shannon Coutts +3, Debbie Wright +2, Cheryl Cottrill +1
May 8 - Lori Harding +8, Shannon Coutts +5, Jayne McGibney
+3
Weekly Low Putts
May 1 - Antoinetta, Beth Arbuckle, Patti Alexander (18)
May 8 - Kim Catto (16)
Weekly Games Played
May 1 - CTP #2: A Flight - no one, B - Louis Pollock, C - Dawn
Zettel
May 8 - CTP #9: A - no-one again B - Lori Harding, C - Shannon
Coutts
THE LIGHTER SIDE OF GOLF
A
couple of elderly gentlemen were golfing when one mentioned that he was going to go to Dr. Smith for a new set of
dentures in the morning. His buddy remarked that he; too,
had gone to the very same dentist two years before. “Is that so?”
asked the first old guy. “Did he do a good job?” The second oldster replied, “Well, I was on the golf course yesterday when a
...guy on the next fairway hooked a shot. The ball must have
been going at least 200 mph when it smacked me right in the
testicles.” The first old guy was confused and asked, “What the
hell does that have to do with your dentures?” “It was the first
time in two years my teeth didn’t hurt.....”
May 13 - Tim Smith of Oshawa with a 9 iron from the white
tees on #8 at Cobble Beach Golf Links. It was his first hole in
one. He was playing with Dennis Doyle, Chuck Kitchen & Jim
Fettes. Smith is the son-in-law of Kitchen, who aced the same
hole on April 28.
May 8 - Dr. Vijay Chaddah with a 4-iron from 127 yards on #17
at Cobble Beach Golf Links. It was witnessed by playing partners Ron Todd, Dennis Hill & Tom Myhill.
May 8 - Donna Rossel on #4 at Sauble Golf and Country Club.
It was the first ace at Sauble this season.
May 6 - Evan Dyer with a sand wedge on #12 at Ainsdale Golf
Course. It was witnessed by Mike Harper.
April 28 - Chuck Kitchen with a 6 iron at the 8th hole at Cobble
Beach Golf Links.
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