Vrtel tops 80y+ division in Talbot Trail senior golf play

By Bob McLean

Fifty-eight Talbot Trail senior golfers participated in their weekly league game on Tuesday, July 13. Despite the warm, overcast, humid day, everyone enjoyed playing the challenging TT layout.

In the under 70 division, Nasher and Arky continued their excellent play by firing brilliant 40s. Both Russell Alliett and Shannon Wiper achieved terrific results of 41 and 42 respectively. Superb 44s were fired by Fuzzy and Gerry Van Deven. Other very commendable scores: Gary Hillier 46; Len Snively and Tim Stevenson 49s.

In the 80-85 grouping, Joe Vrtel continued his impressive play by shooting an outstanding 40. Other solid results were the following: Gus Brown and Gary Honey 46s; Vic and Walter 48s; Andy Orsini, a nifty 50. Others who achieved praiseworthy results were Ken Womack, Neil Adamson and Conrad Babkirk.

The inspiring Super Seniors Silver Division 86y+ played exceptionally well. Tom Hyatt and Bob Freure tied with masterful 46s. Enthusiastic players Ed Woelk and Bill Edwards scored very commendable results of 51 and 56 respectively.

In the Super Senior Gold section, Carl Robinson proved he still hasn’t lost his golfing touch by shooting a spectacular 44. Gerry Becigneul and Erle Nash played very well obtaining nifty 50 results.

Bubbly Tarciscio hit his scintillating shot on #9 to within 8 feet to claim the closest to the pin. Oops! No one recorded the LP winner on #2.

Masterful scores of 38 were fired byDutchy and Pearcie in the 70-79 division. Chopper and Richard Humber followed up closely behind with brilliant 40s. Bummy and Paul Harrison scored terrific results of 42 and 43 respectively. Other noteworthy results: Ray and Bobo 44s; Dave Dent and Schmidty 45s; Tarciscio, Paul Carioli and Al Matthews 46s; Eugene 47; Dave Dibbley and Dave Chambers 48s; Cracker and OV 49s.

Birdies proved challenging to obtain. There were only four: Pearcie #1 and #2; Richard Humber #1; Chopper #6.

You’re golfing too much when… 1) you mark the salt shaker with a dime, 2) you ask the shopper ahead of you if you can play through, 3) you’re vaguely aware of living with a woman, allegedly your wife.

In golf, you’re only as good as your last putt. – Doug Sanders

Keep swinging! Just have fun!