Talbot Trail links attract 64 senior golfers

By Bob McLean

On a beautiful warm Tuesday, August 3, 64 Talbot Trail senior golfers ventured out for their weekly league game.

The closest to the pin was won by Randy Nash, whose shot ended up about six feet from #9 pin. Ken Womack drained a beauty on #2 to win the long putt.

There were 11 birdies: #1 Rick Thompson, #2 Arkey, #4 Bill Ward, #5 Gerry Becigneul, #6 Rick Thompson, BW and Fred Michano, #7 Jim Pearson and Len Snively, #9 Doug Langlois, Randy Nash and Shannon.

In the 70-79 division, Dutchy regained the top spot with a masterful 36. Rick Thompson fired a terrific 38. Excellent 39s were earned by Pearcie and BW. Chopper scored a brilliant 40. Larry Schmidt produced a superb 43. Players who broke fifty were Doug Langlois, Wayne Humber, Al Zanuttini, Bobo, Rick Epplett, Ray La Pierre, Len Snively and Dave Dent. Seven players scored nifty 50: Dave Chambers, Larry Hyatt, Mac Hyatt, Jerry Paine, Ross MacKintosh, Paul Carioli and Bummy.

Ron McCracken debuted in the 80-85 division by capturing first place with an excellent 44. He was closely followed by Joe Vrtel who received an impressive 46. Conrad Babkirk produced a superb 48. Energetic Tom Sasso scored a nifty 50. Other satisfying results close to 50 were attained by Neil Adamson, Gus Brown, Ken Womack and Andy Orsini.

In the 86+ grouping of Silver Super Seniors, Tom Hyatt continued his excellent play by firing a 46. Walter Balsam came in second with his terrific 49. Bob Freure achieved a very commendable nifty 50. Bill Edwards merited a praiseworthy result again.

In the Gold Super Seniors, both Dave LaBonte and Carl Robinson merited masterful 44s. Gerry Becigneul followed up with a noteworthy nifty 50. Erle Nash and Murray Cascadden continued their inspiring play.

In the under 70 division, both Fuzzy and Arkey shot brilliant 39s. Russell Alliett and Fred Michano had outstanding results of 40 and 41 respectfully. Tying with excellent 42s were Joe Drummond, Phil Humphries, Shannon Wiper and Randy Nash.

I usually end with something light-hearted, but this week I want to acknowledge the passing of a dear golfing friend, Bill Westrop.

Bill was a true inspiration to us all. We’ll all miss his jokes and enthusiasm at the scrambles. Bill passed away last Tuesday morning in Kelowna, B.C. He was 92 years young.

His daughter Sherry Otruba’s e-mail is sherryotruba@gmail.com