by Bruce Braun
“The mind messes up more shots than the body.” –Tommy Bolt
As I typically do, when I get up in the morning, I do a quick scan of the skyline and then focus my bleary eyes on the outdoor thermometer. +9°C. I don’t recall having those temperatures in quite some time. Are the dog days of summer behind us? Our house windows had a glaze of fog on them and the spiderwebs on the railing outside were outlined in dew. On my travels to the golf course, I drove through patches of fog as it lingered atop of hayfields or waterways. Six weeks and five days ago it was the summer solstice. It is now six weeks and five days to the fall equinox. Basically, it is the exact middle of summer and there is still plenty of golf left even if the day starts off with an extra layer of clothing!
It was another gorgeous day at Beauty Bay. 72 members and 7 guests attempted great things. There was a modicum of success. Two teams came in with excellent scramble scores of -4. A count back is used to declare one victorious team. Marvin, a.k.a. The Numbers Guy goes back to the most difficult holes as indicated by the handicap assigned to each hole. The lower the number the more difficult the hole. In this case, the victors had a birdie to the other team’s par on a hole number 17, the second most difficult hole on the back nine. Number 15 has been deemed by the WHS (World Handicap System) as the most difficult hole on the back nine. Both teams tied this hole with pars.
You will note that the name Dan Reynard appears multiple times in today’s awards section. I would like to point out at this time that no bribe has been offered me and that Mr. Reynard’s outstanding success today is legitimate. To find out who the other victors were, keep reading.
The season-long match play is moving along. Do your utmost to get your rounds in soon so that the finale won’t include snow drifts as hazards. For up-to-date standings just click the following link: https://challonge.com/6xys9iqv. Interest level is growing as players advance.
Mark your calendar for these upcoming events:
- Championship Rounds – September 3 and 10
- Season final Golf and Awards Windup dinner – September 17
The following information was provided to me by Dennis O’Sullivan regarding the upcoming OPP tournament, which is open to everyone.
OPP Const. Marv Forsythe Memorial Golf Tournament
Friday, August 16, 2024
Beauty Bay Golf Course, Kenora
A day of socializing and fun, mixed with a little competitiveness.
This year will be the 23rd annual tournament. All the proceeds from the event are donated equally between 2 charities. Lake of the Woods District Hospital Chemotherapy Department and Kenora Handi Transit.
Over the past 13 years we have donated $47,000 to these charities.
Only the first 30 teams registered by August 12th will be accepted. This tournament is open to everyone. The format is a 4-person team best ball.
$120. Per person includes golf, cart and a steak dinner.
Contact Dennis O’Sullivan, for further information
[email protected]. 807-548-1383
Results for the league on August 6 are as follows:
Back nine scramble winners were Jack Sinninghe, Richard Cone, Murray Johnston, and Dan Reynard with a -4 score of 31. This thriller was won on a count back against one other team. Congratulations!
Other achievements:
Closest to the cup on number 2: Ed “Nice Shot” Spendlow.
Closest to the cup, second shot, on number 4: Dan “You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet” Reynard.
Longest putt on number 6: Dan “Told Ya” Reynard.
Closest to the cup on number 7: Gregg “Did You Make the Putt?” Agnew.
Closest to the cup, second shot, on number 9: Leo “Going Low” Feeleus.
Flight winners:
Flight 1: John Zilinski, 37.
Flight 2: Randy Baird, 41.
Flight 3: Grant Erickson, 43. Won on a countback.
Flight 4: Dan Reynard, 43.
Flight 5: Eric Bergman, 47.
Apologies begged. There was an omission last week. Competition hole number 14 was won by Nelson Rozon. Nelson, you are entitled to the usual winnings, plus interest.
See you next week!
PSA: For those of you who are interested I will have honey for sale again next Tuesday.
Bruce Braun
807-444-6844