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Vol. 12, No. 4

August 2016

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he 61-year-old co-owner of Pike Lake Golf Centre near Mount Forest has won more than 50 amateur tournaments over the years. In his early teens, he finished 2nd at the Ontario Bantam Championships and at age 17 won the Kleinberg Invitational. His early success continued in later years with numerous invitational victories. He competed against the best senior golfers in Canada - and some from the U.S. - at the 2011 Canadian Senior Men’s Amateur and tied for 47th. As a young golfer his “idols” and mentors were his uncle, Pike Lake pro George Forrest, former Whispering Hills owner Keith Stein and Kenny Doig Sr. of Seaforth. His best round was a 61 at Orangeville Golf Club; next best a 64 at Pike Lake. He plays about 4 times a week in the summer and almost every day in Florida during the winter. His favourite golf games are with his sons Shawn, 36, and Luke, 15, who are both accomplished golfers. Herb’s skill is not restricted to golf as he won two scoring titles and 4 Intermediate “C” Championships with the Mount Forest Rams hockey team between 1975 & 1979.

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ora Bay head pro Nate Clingersmith could be representing Canada at the World Long Drive Championship in Oklahoma this fall.

Clingersmith is the first alternate for the championship after finishing third last month at the Canadian World Long Drive Qualifier at Tangle Creek Golf & Country Club near Barrie.

He made it to the final four in the qualifier where he uncorked a 334-yard drive into a wind that was gusting up to 60 km-h but still lost to eventual champ Curtis Urniezius who unleashed a 359-yard drive.

The 2016 World Long Drive Championship, with three divisions (Open, Ladies and Masters), will be held Oct. 6-12 at WinStar World Casino and Resort in Thackerville, Nate Clingersmith Okla.

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Meet Moe Norman’s brother

Richard Norman is an avid golfer who has a connection to the Grey-Bruce area spending time together Richard developed a swing that is quite different than the unique but remarkably effective swing of ichard Norman is well-known in his brother. “My swing is not even close to the Kitchener area because of Moe’s,” he said. his famous brother Moe, who is As a youngster he was aware of Moe’s considered one of the best ball strikimpact on the golf world but “to me he was ers of all time. just a golfer and a brother. I knew he was But that doesn’t mean Moe was an special but it wasn’t a big deal.” influential figure for Richard, who is 13 Moe, who died in 2004, is world-reyears younger. In fact, Richard found nowned for his accuracy, his 55 career vichis own path to golf through his work tories and 33 course records. Tiger Woods as a caddy at Westmount Golf and once was quoted as saying: “Only two Country Club in Kitchener. players have ever truly owned their He started there at age 10 and swings: Moe Norman and Ben Hogan. I three years later he was among the want to own mine.” caddies chosen to work at the A movie based on Moe’s life has been in Canadian Open, which was held at the works for years and Richard was conWestmount. sulted by both screen writer/producer Barry Richard was able to land the job as Morrow, who originally had the rights to the a caddy even though his brother Moe movie, and David Carver, who has taken had previously been banned for life over the project. He was also interviewed from caddying at Westmount.

by Lorne Rubenstein for his book Moe and The ban was a result of Moe Me: Encounters with Moe Norman, Golf’s known for his idiosyncrasies - throwMysterious Genius. ing the clubs of one of the area’s Richard retired from his job as a wealthiest men in a pond because the long-distance truck driver in 2004 and man failed to pay the going rate for Photo: Jeff Harron began to play a lot more golf. Now, at age caddying services.

Richard Norman, brother of golfing 74 he plays 7 days a week at Golf North It was a lot smoother sailing for great Moe Norman, after scoring an courses in the Kitchener area and walks Richard who took full advantage of caddy playing privileges at the course eagle at the 1st hole at Townsend Lake the full 18 holes.

This keeps him in great shape and his Golf Course near Markdale. He was and learned on his own. weight at around 136 pounds instead of He developed into a solid player playing in the President’s Choice the 180 to 190 pounds he weighed when and got his handicap down to 3 at one Children’s Charity event which was he retired. point. organized by his daughter Jen Shortt, His fitness level was in evidence at the But there were no tips from his who manages the NG Cash & Carry Townsend Lake Golf Course near famous older brother, who in those store in Owen Sound.

Markdale on June 15 when he walked 18 days kept himself busy playing and holes and hit three balls on each hole before playing another practising and didn’t spend much time with his family.

18 holes in the President’s Choice Children’s Charity event “I watched him play in tournaments but we were never organized by his daughter Jen. close. I would very seldom see him,” said Richard, who was He doesn’t keep track of his handicap now but says he recently in the local area to play in a charity tournament. shoots between 75 and 82.

Attempts were made to have Richard and Moe play togeth“I’m never satisfied but I’m not too bad,” he said. er but it never worked out. And without golfing together or

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Friends and family gathered at Scenic City Golf Course on June 25 to unveil a stone dedicated to the memory of longtime course superintendent Al German, who died last May after a long battle with leukemia.

Keeping his memory alive

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Long-time course superintendent remembered for his dedication to Scenic City

l German was about as dedicated to his job as anyone could be.

“He loved this course and he put his heart and soul into it for 35 years,” said Lawrence Surridge before unveiling a stone at Scenic City Golf Course dedicated to the memory of the long-time course superintendent.

The first-hole tribute to German will ensure that his memory is kept alive for many years to come.

And that’s exactly what Surridge - a Scenic City member had in mind when he started on the memorial project last year.

The funding for the stone - and food and drinks after the June 25 ceremony - came from Surridge’s one-day 60-hole marathon to celebrate his 60th birthday.

His birthday challenge didn’t start out as a fundraiser but turned into one. And when it did, Surridge initially thought about donating the $2,000 to Al and his wife Janet.

But Al’s death on May 26, 2015 changed his thinking.

Instead, he thought the stone, which is engraved with Al’s name and his likeness, would be a better way of ensuring his contributions to the course are recognized.

In addition to being a dedicated course superintendent, Al was an avid golfer and multiple club champion at Scenic City.

He was also a part-owner with previous owner Bob Parker and he designed and helped build the back 9, which opened in 1989.

Current owner Jake Clark has described Al as “a great golfer and a fantastic greenskeeper who could fix anything.”

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Junior tour under way Local pro on winning team Kazarian, Mackey win first two events

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he Grey Bruce Junior Golf Tour got under way earlier this month with some new faces and several returnees from last year‘s tour.

For the first time in several years, the tour had a girls division for the opening event at Whispering Hills Golf Club on July 6.

And one of the two competitors in the girls division was 11-year-old Ginny Frook, who is the daughter of former tour player Chris Frook.

It’s the first time in the Blake Mackey tees off at the 25-year history of the July 12 stop at Scenic City tour that a child of a former tour member has Golf Course. He shot 72 to win played in an event. the Grey Bruce Junior Golf Legacy Ridge’s Nick Tour event.

Kazarian, who has played on the tour for several years, shot 76 to win the opening event.

Another returnee, Blake Mackey of BlackHorse and Walkerton golf clubs, shot 72 (+1) to win at Scenic City Golf Course on July 12.

Results of the July 21 and July 27 events were not available at press time but can be found at greybrucegolf.com

Schweishelm, King take Mixed Team event

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fter years at Cambridge Golf Club the PGA of Ontario moved its Mixed Team Series north to The Georgian Bay Club.

Two-player teams, one female professional and one male professional, played a scramble format on June 27.

Five-time Mixed Team Series champion G.W. King and one-time champ Megan Chapman took the lead early with a bogey-free 9-under 62, and it looked like the remaining teams would be playing for second spot. The duo from the Academy at The Georgian Bay Club had never played together in the Mixed Team Series before, but that seemed to be the winning combination of the day because another first-time team came into the clubhouse in the second to last group and spoiled the party.

Angela Schweishelm (The Georgian Bay Club) and partner Danny King (The Performance Academy at Magna) put together an impressive round to take the lead by two shots.

“I had asked Danny to play last year but he had a scheduling conflict,” Schweishelm said after collecting their share of the $3,000 purse.”We promised that we would make it happen this year, and here we are.”

The pair started the round with back-to-back birdies and they finished the day with an incredible 10 birdies and an eagle to take the title at 11-under 60.

“Everything was working for us today,” said King.”Our ball striking…off the tee…we were hitting greens…Angie made just about every putt she stood over. It was a really fun day.”

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PHOTO FLASHBACK

From the archives of Grey-Bruce Golf

Tom Lehman performs a trick shot at an instructional clinic which was part of the grand opening of The Raven Golf Club at Lora Bay on Aug. 22, 2006. Lehman, who co-designed the course with Thomas McBroom, played on the PGA Tour for many years and won the Open Championship in 1996. He currently plays on the Champions Tour. He’s the only one in history to win Player of the Year awards on all three PGA Tours - Nationwide (now Web.com), PGA Tour and Champions.

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Special Guest Comedian Johnny Gardhouse. Register by calling Legacy Ridge Pro Shop at 519-376-1961 ext. 1. All proceeds go to Wounded Warriors Canada.

Aug. 4 - Southampton Residents Association tourney at Saugeen Golf Club, 1 p.m. shotgun start, $100 for non-members of Saugeen GC, $60 for members, 18 holes, team prizes, dinner. Proceeds to SRA Community Projects including Bruce County Playhouse. To register, call Saugeen at 519-389-4031.

Aug. 5 - Play for Change tourney to benefit Sheatre, a local community arts company. 9 holes, dinner & cabaret at Sauble Golf & CC, $100 per person, $180 per couple.

Register at 4:30 p.m., golf starts at 5:30 p.m. Details online at www.sheatre.com Aug. 12 - 2nd Annual Marj Lipka tournament at Sauble Golf and CC, door prizes, raffle, dinner included, $90/player, dinner only $35. Proceeds to support local charitable not-for-profit organization and Sauble Beach. To register contact Rob at 519-270-6379 or robertlipka@rogers.com or Meghan at 519-270-6378 or meghanlipka@rogers. com Aug. 20 - Markdale Curling Fundraiser at Markdale Golf and Curling Club, 4-person Best Ball Format, 18 holes, dinner and prizes, $400 per team. Proceeds go toward

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Brad, Kathy and Al Mackay in front of the 18th green at Ainsdale Golf Course, a family-run facility south of Kincardine.

Celebrating 30 years

Ainsdale Golf Course has seen dramatic changes since the Mackay family took over

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hen you’re committed to a continual improvement plan things are going to look at lot different after 30 years. And that’s why the Ainsdale Golf Course you see today is nothing like it was back in 1986 when Al and Kathy Mackay took over.

Aerial photos from 30 years ago show a course that had few trees to separate the fairways, no ponds, no flowers and a clubhouse that was about half the size of the current one.

The Mackay family has always believed in re-investing in the course and improvements over the years have included a computerized irrigation system, four new ponds, about 40 new bunkers, tens of thousands of trees and numerous flower beds.

Planting the trees has dramatically changed the look of the course, providing separation between the holes and giving it a more mature look every year as the trees grow.

The other significant improvement came in 1997 when the irrigation system was installed. “That dramatically changed everything. The trees grew better. It allowed us to change all types of grasses on fairways and greens to species that were a deeper green and used less water,” said Al MacKay. The irrigation system draws its supply from the four ponds which are fed by municipal drains and their total capacity is a healthy 20 million gallons.

The computerized system can pump 600 U.S. gallons per minute, which is a far cry from the early days when son Brad, at age 11, was charged with the responsibility of moving sprinklers around at night to keep the course green.

Over time the family has invested in top quality equipment and it’s one of the few courses in the area with a deep tine

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AINSDALE QUICK FACTS

• Allan and Kathy Mackay purchased the Kincardine-area course on Dec. 23, 1986 from Les and Joyce Jolley. Les has remained a member and walks 18 holes 5 days a week.

• Shortly after the Mackays bought the course it was shortened from 7,400 to 6,500 yards. That included conversion of a rare par 6 hole that played 655 yards into a par 5. The hole was the 18th at the time but the nines were reversed and it’s now the 9th.

• Course had no power carts in 1986; it now owns 66 • Kathy Mackay has gone from complete newcomer to the golf business in 1986 to her present role as president of the southwestern Ontario chapter of the National Golf Course Owners Association.

• In 1997 the club installed a fully computerized irrigation system with 400 sprinkler heads and 11 miles of pipe. aerator that puts slits in the greens to a depth of 12 inches instead of the usual 4 inches.

This allows greens to better withstand periods of stress like the drought this summer. “Our equipment is the best money can buy and it really, really pays off,” said Al. “We’ve been very fortunate in that we have good community support and good tourist support and that’s a good twoway street. We want to make sure they have the very best end product. Our conditions are simply second to none, everybody tells us that - it’s not just us saying that.”

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In 2011 the Mackay family celebrated its 25th anniversary at Ainsdale with a tournament that raised $10,000 for the South Bruce Grey Health Centre in Kincardine. A 30th anniversary tournament is planned for Aug. 27.

Ainsdale planning more improvements in years ahead Cont’d from previous page The course’s commitment to laying thousands of feet of drainage tiles each year means its members enjoy one of the longest seasons in the area.

And with all the improvements over the years, membership has grown from 80 in 1986 to about 250 today. In addition to the membership base, the course is getting great response to its recent move to sell green fee packages which offer discounts up to 40% - a deal attractive to many cottagers.

Another growing part of the business is non-golf social functions in the clubhouse. From birthday parties to celebrations of life, these functions are now possible because of a decision in 2000 to double the clubhouse size so it can han-

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dle groups up to 160 people.

The Mackays are proud of the facility, which is air conditioned and barrier free and has been recognized by several inspectors for its superb standard of cleanliness.

Al’s wife Kathy has been responsible for the high standards and she’s also the one who talked Al into using flowers to beautify the golf course.

“We started really increasing the amount of flowerbeds and special grasses and that doesn’t do anything for your golf game but people are loving it. I’m quite surprised by how much good reaction we get to them,” Al said.

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Celebrating 30 years Buying golf course ‘best thing we ever did’ Cont’d from previous page The positive reaction was not a surprise at all for Kathy who Al expects to keep pushing for more flowers in the years ahead.

That will likely be one of many upgrades as the family follows its plan of continual improvement.

One of the big projects in the works for next year or 2018 is the digging of a new pond that will provide a reservoir of another 8 million gallons of water.

Also in the works is a Ainsdale’s picturesque 2nd hole. computer upgrade to the irrigation system that will improve the water flow from 600 to 750 gallons per minute.

The 30th anniversary will be celebrated with a 9-hole golf tournament and dinner on Aug. 27 that’s open to the public.

Al, who grew up on a farm and then worked as a controller for a large company, says after 30 years in the golf business he’s very happy he made the move.

“It’s the best thing we ever did. It was a great place for our kids to grow up.”

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About this time last year the scenic Talisman golf course was covered in 2 1/2 feet of grass but now it’s open for play.

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Talisman brought back to life after five years of neglect

place back, it’s almost actually a mirefore you can re-claim a golf acle that we’re at this stage,” course that has been neglected Talisman owner Brian Ellis said in an for five years you first have to article posted on turfandrec.com. find it. “We had 2 and a half feet of Landriault, owner of Dufferin grass, no scorecard, no maps, no Outdoor Maintenance, will operate aerial photographs and the only way I the course and his team consists of was able to find one hole was course superintendent Richard Cvik because they left a pin in it,” said and assistant superintendent Bailey Greg Landriault, who re-opened Reid.

Talisman Golf Course on June 29.

Although the course is still a “work They started on the reclamation in progress,” golfers have told project in mid-July 2015 and it took Landriault they are glad to see it back them a full month to get the grass cut in business. down to two or three inches.

It will be open daily from 7 a.m.-7 Then they started to figure out the p.m. and 9-hole rounds are $20. You layout and find more greens. They got can also play 18 for $25. some help by talking to locals who Shane Kirkpatrick at 1st tee at Talisman.

Work is also continuing on the rest had played there and after a lot of of the resort, which has been hard work the original course started renamed the Talisman Mountain Springs Inn. No date has to come back to life. been set for completion of the project.

And by late June it was ready for play.

It was closed in March 2010 because of financial woes.

“Considering what Greg has been up to in getting this

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The third hole at Somerhill Golf Club is a tricky 489-yard par 5. It’s a dog leg right that requires a precise second shot and an approach shot over a gully to an elevated and tilted green. Somerhill is south of Tiverton on Highway 21.

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hipping is tricky…in a lot of cases for us amateurs, it’s that last distance shot to set up your putts.

It’s tricky because the distance you need to cover sometimes doesn’t seem to compute with how hard you think you need to hit the ball to get close to the target, and all the calculations for the blessed ‘roll’ vs the slope of the green upon approach. I was told there would be no math…

I’ve read somewhere before about simple math that seems to work for me.

Getting the ball to the cup is about figuring where the ball has to first land on the green to roll up nice and cozy. Maybe even hole out!

Take the distance and divide the distance from ball to cup based on the club you use for the chip.

First, get your stance and line set up and trust it. Seven iron chip? Divide the distance into 3 and then try for a spot a third of the way…aim for that spot…not the hole!

As you go for a more lofted club, work your math so that by the Approach (or Attack) or Gap wedge, you’re looking to land about ½ way to the hole, making slight adjustments for uphill vs downhill slope, slower greens, etc.

It’s a much easier thing to at least bounce it close to the spot you picked and watch the rest unfold.

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It’s kind of fun too!

Hit your spot and you’re doing it right, even if the shot doesn’t turn out quite right.

It says to you that you did what you’d set out to do…and that will help you down fairways and greens in the future…

Don’t think about hitting to the hole.

PICK YOUR SPOT…& keep swinging…we’re all in this together…

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AROUND THE CLUBS Ainsdale

on top. CTP winners were John McLeod on #12 and Gary Firth on #17. On July 6 a good Ladies League turnout of 56 players enjoyed the scramble The sizzling summer heat on July 12 was with the team of Ron McDonald, John Downs, somewhat tempered by the breeze, but it was Ken Bresee and Ross Klopp leading the field great for scoring. Deb Quinn & Edie with -3 on the front 9. CTP winners were John Fotheringham both recorded a season-best Kuyvenhoven on #3 and Steve MacEachern 38 Stableford points each to win C & E flights on #8. respectively. The other winners: A - Antoinetta MacDonald 33, B - Anne Burton 32, D BlackHorse Robin Ballantyne 34. Low putters by flight: A Men’s League Barb Grubb 16, B - Wendy Gardner 14, C On July 12, Doug Wilson Jr. had the low round Jeanette Barnes 17, D - Barb McBride 16, E (including an eagle on 8) with a 35 to win A Edie Fotheringham 20. Closest to the line: Flight. Bob Parks and Tom Pegg tied for 2nd.

Barb Grubb, Kim Catto, Barb Lansink, Marg Skins in A were won by Doug, Andy Firth & Muriel Cochrane. Long drives: McLelland, Dave Cooper and John Cooper. B Antoinetta MacDonald, Laura Haight, Una flight was won by Noel MacIntosh and Martin MacDonald & Gail PMacIntosh. Longest putt: Mooy who tied with 19 points. Doug Harris Muriel Cochrane. Closest to sprinkler head: Graham Shaw after acing and Martin both won skins in B. Greg Janice Matchett. On July 5 Laura Haight and Barb McBride posted season-best scores. The the 5th hole on Randle Run Hamilton won C with 20 points while Dave at Meaford Golf Course on Evans, Steve Ogilvie and Bryan Astles tied flight winners for Stableford points were: A July 12. Details in Hole in with 19 points each. Skins in C went to Bryan Maureen Peet 36, B - Laura Haight 40, C Astles, Dave Evans, Terry Parsons and Anne Burton 35, D - Diane Small 35, E - Barb One Club on Page 16.

Dennis Delaney. CTP prizes went to Terry McBride 46. The low putters were: A - Sharon Parsons, Bill King, Dan Mitchell, Mike MacDonald 15, B - Wendy Gardner 14, C Whitcroft and Doug Wilson. On June 28 eagles were scored Janice Matchett 15, D - Heather Struthers 15, E - Sandy

by Glen Chaput and Craig Zettler. Tom Pegg won A flight with Black 18. The Ace of Aces qualifiers by flight for gross and 24 points while Glen Chaput had 23. Skins in A were won by net were: A - Barb Grubb & Sharon MacDonald, B - Nancy Jeff Wilken, Andy McLelland and Glen Chaput. Martin Mooy Stewart & Debbie Catto, C - Colleen Douglas & Janice won B with 25 points and Craig Zettler had 23. Martin, Jim Matchett, D - Heather Struthers & Lesley MacGregor, E Kent and Craig all won skins. George Armstrong was on top Barb McBride & Gail MacIntosh. Closest to the line: Barb in C with 26 pts. and Dave Plourde had 24. Dave won all the Grubb, Deb Catto, Pat Emmerton, Robin Ballantyne, Joanna skin money in C. CTP winners were Doug Gauthier, George Malott. Longest drives: Sharon MacDonald, Nancy Stewart, Armstrong, Martin Mooy, Craig Zettler and Andy McLelland.

Wendy Houghton, Robin Ballantyne, & Barb McBride.

Longest putt: Anne Rock. Closest to the sprinkler head: Bev Cont’d next page Yundt.

Men’s Night At steak night on June 30 Travis McLaughlin jarred a chip-in MEAFORD GOLF on #7 to score an eagle and tie Derek McBride in A flight!

Rick Kinjerski won B Flight while Dave Blenkinsop and Mark COURSE McBride shared top spot in C Flight. Jim Martin claimed D 408 Ridge Road flight. CTP winners were Ken Gardner, Duane Kocela, Travis McLaughlin & Steve Jolley. Longest drives: Chad Caruthers and Nigel Newsham.

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Chris Frook wins in the rain at Cobble

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emble area resident Chris Frook shot 75 (+3) in the rain on Canada Day to capture the Cobble Beach Invitational for the second consecutive year.

“It was awfully wet but I just tried to keep the ball going the right way and give myself some chances and I made a couple putts and hung in there,” Frook said after his win.

The full results are below: A Flight 1st Gross - 75 Chris Frook 2nd Gross - 76 Dean Weber 1st Net - 68 Larry Karpowicz 2nd Net - 71 Calvin Peters B Flight 1st Gross - 75 Terry Murray 2nd Gross - 81 Trevor Brennan 1st Net - 68 Andy Jones 2nd Net - 71 Brian Wade C Flight 1st Gross - 85 Mark Charuk Chris Frook, left, is congratu2nd Gross - 88 Jim Fettes lated by Cobble Beach Golf 1st Net - 70 Jamie Laite 2nd Net - 73 Guy Grant Links head pro Warren Ladies Thomas after winning the 1st Net Heather Hughes club’s July 1 Invitational.

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BlackHorse

Senior Ryder Cup On July 11 BlackHorse played host to the Senior Ryder Cup for their divison and St. Marys came out on top in the 2-man better ball matches with 17 points. Pike Lake and BlackHorse tied for 2nd with 12 points. Competing for BlackHorse were Walter Arnold, Noel MacIntosh, Bill King, Glen Chaput, Paul Sinclair, John Cooper, Roger Amelotte and Tom Pegg. On June 27 BlackHorse players went to Pike Lake for the second Ryder Cup match of the year. The first week was won by BlackHorse, but this week saw St. Marys come out on top.

The format was a 2-man shamble. Travelling to Pike Lake were Dave Bednarz, Glen Chaput, Paul Sinclair, Bill King, Walter Arnold, Al Bowers, John Cooper and Tom Pegg.

Chippewa

Men’s Night On July 7, Bruce MacGregor shot 37 (+2) on the front 9 to win First Low Gross in the A-flight. Bill Hatt won First Low Net with a net 36. In the B-flight, Larry Curtis won First Low Gross with a 41, while Kyle Roote won First Low Net with a net 34. In the C-flight, Tony Robinson and David Porcellato tied for First Low Gross with 44s, while Ross Young won First Low Net with a net 33. Rick Robinson was CTP on #5 and Tony Robinson made the Longest Putt on #7. On June 30 Louis Bezaire shot 36 on the front 9 to win First Low Gross in the A-flight. Two others had their games in good shape as well, as Mike Pitzen and Derryl Urstadt tied for 2nd Low Gross with 37s. In the B-flight, Gerry Call won First Low Gross with a 40 while Pat Joynt won First Low Net with a net 36. Ron Caudle, Hugh Morrison and Bruce MacGregor tied for 2nd Low Net with net 37s. In C-flight, Mike Cleary and Larry Curtis tied for 1st Low Gross with 41s, while Bill Hatt took First Low Net with a net 35. Charlie Schmalz won 2nd Low Net with a net 38. In D-flight, Rick Robinson shot 41 to easily win First Low Gross, followed by Bill Streeter, who shot 45. David Porcellato won First Low Net with a net 36, followed by Kent Bergstrom with a net 37. Bruce MacGregor was CTP on #5 and Kent Bergstrom made the Longest Putt on #7.

Senior Men’s League On July 5, Terry Bailey and Bill Hatt tied for First Low Gross in the A-flight with scores of 84. Paul Holk won First Low Net with a net 71, while Lorne Lazenby took 2nd Low Net with a net 71. In B-flight, Jim Connelly won First Low Gross with a score of 94, one stroke better than Barrie Robson, who shot 95. Bert Tripp won First Low Net with a net 70, followed by Peter Day with a net score of 74. Lorne Lazenby made the Longest Putt on #9. On June 28, Louis Bezaire was at the top of the class again, winning First Low Gross in the A-flight with an 81. Terry Bailey had a great game and won 2nd Low Gross with an 82. Bill Hatt won First Low Net with a net 69, followed by Mike Cleary with a net 71.

Ladies Golf News The ladies played an 18-hole net score game on July 5 and Waverly Johnston and Kathy Cook tied for First Low Net with even par net scores of 72. Roma Rolfe carded a birdie on #9 and Waverly Johnston made the Longest Putt on #9.

Cobble Beach

Men’s League One of the highlights on July 13 was a 66 (-6) by head pro Warren Thomas. It was his lowest round at Cobble Beach and his first bogey-free round in 20 years. He won the low gross competition and was also closest to the pin on #15.

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AROUND THE CLUBS

The Georgian Bay Women’s Open was held July 5-6 at Legacy Ridge Golf Club and the winning team in the A Flight was from Saugeen Golf Club (left photo). Picutred are, from left, Bonnie Wilson, Liza Buck, Suzanne Scott and Lysanne Millar. The B Flight winners (in photo at right) are, from left, Diane Lewis-Abernethy, Gwen Soloman, Maryanne Davies and Judy Keeling. They won in a playoff with the best approach shot from 60 yards on the 18th hole.

Cobble Beach

Men’s League Other winners were: Low Net - Lee Miller (net 63), 2nd Low Net, Cam Tweedie (65), 3rd low net - Joey Bloomfield, (65), 4th Low Net - Doug Gibson (66). Closest to the Pin #6 Larry Bates, CTP #8 - Bill Sornberger, CTP #14 - Rob Allan.

On July 6 the winners were: Low Net - Kevin MacDonald 31.5, 2nd Low Net Lou Vanderploeg 32.75, 3rd Low Net Dan Wilder 33.25, Low Gross: Ryan McBride 33, Closest to the Pin on #6 - Mark Lukasik, CTP on #8 - Lou Vanderploeg.

Kincardine Golf Club

Men’s League On July 15 the top scorers in the modified Stableford event were: Keith Henry - 22 points, Mike Rock, Chas Hunter and Ken Buckingham - 21, Frank Everett, Lou Battaino, Mark Long, Dale Burrows and Woody Widemeyer - 20. On July 7 it marked the end of the second quarter and winners on the night were: Brendan McCartney - 28 pts., Jason Johnson 26, Curtis Gauthier - 25, T-4th Mike Rock, Wayne Pestill, Phil Gauthier, Dennis Burrows & Tom Uzzell - 23. Winners on the quarter: Don Rosart - 119 pts., Brendan McCartney - 114, Jason Johnson - 112, Dave Shewfelt - 110, Frank Everett 109, Keith Colley Sr. - 109, Mike McDonald - 108, Dustin Catto - 107, Phil Gauthier - 107. On June 30 the results were: Marshall Byle 22, Keith Colley Sr. 22, Ryan Swift 22, Frank Everett 21, Dale Burrows 21, Paul Kittle 21, Gord Howse 21, Don Martin 21.

Legacy Ridge

Men’s Night On July 13 Steve Irving shot 31 (-4) on the back 9 including 6 birdies and won low gross. He was also CTP on #14 (2’10”). Bill Christie won low net with a net 28. Other winners: Longest Putt Made #11 - Ray Eldred (20’2"), CTP #12 Shane Barker (6’0"), CTP #17 - Brady Welsh (7’6"), Longest Putt Made #18: Terry Duncan (27’4"). The previous week Phil Carleton led the night and his team with a gross score of 33 (-2). Roger Amyot had a good night, winning both CTP (6’8”) and low net (29). Longest Putt Made #10: Jim Dinsmore (15’1”), CTP #12: Bert Boyce (4’2”), CTP #14: Larry Kreis (9’3”), Longest Putt Made #18: Andy Mckee (19’0”).

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Ladies Night Recognitions for June 2016 FLIGHT Winners June 30 - A - Louise Pollock 31, B - Lori Andrew 24, C Cheryl Cottrill 27 June 23 - A - Kim Catto 36, B - Becky Catto, 38, C - Kelly Glover 34 June 16 - A - Louise Pollock 32, B - Becky Catto 33 C Dawn Zettel 36 Weekly Games Played June 23 CTF - A - Kim Catto, B - Lori Harding, C - Kelly Glover. CTP #5 A - Louise Pollock, B - Lorie Harding.

June 16 - Longest Putt: A - Deb Catto B - Lori Harding Putts June 30 - 16 each by Lori Andre, Deb Catto, Kathy Mackay June 23 - Kim Catto 14 June 16 - Becky Catto 12 - a new record!

Golf Fore Change raises $3,000 Top fundraisers win Canadian Open passes

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he United Way of Bruce Grey Golf Fore Change initiative from June 20-26 at 21 area golf courses raised $3,000 to help the most vulnerable in the community.

All of the money stays in GreyBruce and will help fund programs supported by the United Way, such as the annual Backpack Program that provides back-toschool supplies for children and Sean Kuehl youth living with poverty.

The top pledged fundraisers were Mary Anne Alton, playing at Legacy Ridge and Sean Kuehl at Sauble Golf.

Each received two passes to the RBC Canadian Open in Oakville later this month.

Other prizes earned included tickets to a Toronto Maple Leafs game, Summerfolk passes and tickets to an Owen Sound Attack game.

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CHAMPIONSHIP REPORT ONTARIO MEN’S AMATEUR July 12-15 - Thornhill Golf Club 19th - Josiah Dixon, Cobble Beach Golf Links (71-80-72-70) Winner: Maxwell Sear, York Downs Golf & CC (69-68-65-71)

G.W. King

ONTARIO PGA MEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP July 11-12 St. Catharines Golf & Country Club T-15 G.W. King, Academy at Georgian Bay Club (70-74) T-22 Greg Colekessian, GBC, (71-74) T-22 Gary Jeffrey, GBC (73-72) T-31 Kyle Kirkland, Cobble Beach Golf Links (74-73) T-43 Adam Ferraro, GBC (77-72) Winner: Brian Hadley, Thames Valley GC (69-68)

PGA OF ONTARIO WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP July 11-12 St. Catharines Golf & Country Club 4th - Megan Chapman, Academy at Georgian Bay Club (79-78) Winner: Carrie Vaughan, ClubLink Academy at Glen Abbey (74-78) PGA OF ONTARIO MIXED TEAM EVENT June 27, the Georgian Bay Club (GBC) 1st - Angela Schweishelm, GBC, Danny King, Performance Academy at Magna (60) 2nd - G.W. King and Megan Chapman, GBC (62) T-3 - Adam Ferraro, GBC, Carrie Vaughan, Clublink Academy at Glen Abbey (65) T-10 - Gary Jeffrey, GBC, Jennifer Jaszek, South Muskoka Golf and Country Club (68) PGA OF ONTARIO PRO/ASSISTANT PRO June 20, Golf Club at Lora Bay Format: 6 Scramble, 6 Better Ball, 6 Alternate Shot T-3 Nate Clingersmith, Steve Moore, Lora Bay (68) T-6 Warren Thomas, Andrew Baines, Cobble Beach (70) T-16 Greg Colekessian, Gary Jeffrey, GBC (72) Winner: Steven Fox, Steve Rodriguez, GolfTec Markham (66) ONTARIO MID-AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP June 21-23 Lambton Golf and Country Club, Toronto Missed Cut: Scott Eagles, Clarksburg, 87-79 Michael Jackson, Georgian Bay Club, 89-79 Winner: Matthew Sim of Mississauga 75-72-71 * in a playoff with Ryan Kings of Deer Ridge Golf Club.

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Hole-in-One Club July 12 - Seventy-five year-old Graham Shaw with a driver from 176 yards on #5 Randle Run at Meaford Golf Course. It was witnessed by playing partners Ernie Leonetti, Bill Goldsmith and Dan White.

July 12 - Don Turcotte with a sand wedge from 110 yards on #9 at Somerhill Golf Club. Witnesses were Gary Chambers, Tim Palmer & Walter Hogg. This was his 2nd ace at Somerhill this season. His first was on the par 4 #7.

July 11 - Doug Barber with a 5-iron from 117 yards on #14 at Scenic City Golf Course. It was witnessed by playing partner Al DeBoer.

July 3 - Duane Gauvin with a 6-iron from 145 yards on #5 at Townsend Lake Golf Course.

July 3 - Rob Morris on #9 Millennium at Meaford Golf Course.

July 2 - Pierre Desloges with a 7-iron on #14 at Cobble Beach Golf Links.

June 29 - Jim Bragg with a 9-iron from 125 yards on #8 at Cobble Beach Golf Links.

June 26 - Lawrence Surridge with a pitching wedge from 148 yards on #16 at Scenic City Golf Course. He was golfing with Travis Rawlings. It was his 6th ace.

June 23 - Dave Cutting with a 7-iron from 147 yards on #9 at Scenic City GC. Witnesses were Jack Cutting and Mel Marks.

June 22 - Doug Gibbons on #6 at Scenic City. He was golfing with Delbert Raney.

June 21 - Helen Barrie with a #6 Hybrid from 100 yards on #12 at Legacy Ridge Golf Club. Witnessed by playing partners Sandra Atkinson and Cheryl Morrison.

June 21 - Shirley Carpenter on Randle #9 at Meaford Golf Course.

June 19 - John Hill from 116 yards on #7at Markdale Golf and Curling Club.

June 15 - Donna Ewing from Pike Lake with an 8 iron from 110 yards on #13 at BlackHorse Golf course.

June 14 - Mitchell Clung with an 8-iron from 145 yards on #16 at Scenic City Golf Course. He was golfing with Bill Molloy and Derek Van horne. It was his first ace.

June 8 - Member Trevor Fairchild with a 9-iron from 114 yards on #14 at Scenic City Golf Course. It was his first ace.

His witnesses were Shenda Brockhouse and Ken Adams.

June 7 - Bill Lewis using an 8-iron from 110 yards on #12 at Legacy Ridge Golf Club. Witnesses were Dave Parker, who aced the same hole on May 11, and Dan O’Leary.

Missed earlier this season: Dan Curry on #14 at Scenic City Golf Course with a 7 ironfrom 117 yards. He was with his father Dave Curry.

May 9 - Nancy Taves with an 8-iron from 95 yards on #3 at Townsend Lake Golf Course.

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