Talbot Trail Seniors continue to inspire

By Bob McLean

On September 14, there were 57 Talbot Trail seniors league members who participated. Congratulations to Bryon Walker who achieved his best Tuesday score, a very praiseworthy 45. Bob Lee continued his fine play.

In the under 70 division, Arkey took first place with a masterful 37. Joe Drummond came in with an impressive 40. Three players who earned excellent 42s were Phil Humphries, Fred Michano and Russell Alliett. Shannon “the cannon” Wiper shot a 44. Other solid results were produced by these players: Fuzzy 45, Nasher 46, Gerry Van Deven 47. Youngster Larry Hyatt earned a 49. Both Dan and Ed had very commendable results.

Russell Alliett won the CP when his scintillating shot ended up only a few feet from #9 pin. The master putter was Bill Ward who won the LP on #2. There were only 5 birdies: #3 Fred Michano, #4 Bryon Walker, #5 Dave LaBonte, #6 Joe Drummond, #8 Arkey.

In the 80-85 year division, guest Henry Hildebrandt fired an impressive 44. Tarciscio played superbly as he scored a terrific 45. Other praiseworthy results were by: Eugene 49, Terry 51, Gus 52, Neil and Ken 53s. Andy and Conrad were only a few shots back.

The league’s Super Seniors continue to inspire all of us. In the Silver division, Tom Hyatt fired a terrific 45. Bob Freure and Ed Woelk scored very impressive scores of 46 and 47 respectively. Walter produced a solid nifty 50, and Bill Edwards followed close behind with his satisfying result.

In the Gold grouping, Dave LaBonte continued his exceptional play by shooting a dazzling 41. Carl placed second with his spectacular 44. Gerry Becigneul shot a superb nifty 50. Erle and Murray achieved very commendable 52 and 56 results respectively.

In the 70-79 division Bill Ward’s masterful 38 led this group. Rick Thompson scored an excellent 40. Al Zanuttini was on fire as he shot a very impressive 42. Solid scores of 43, 44 and 45 were produced by Al Matthews, Bobo and OV respectively. Under fifty results were scored by these players: Richard and Rick 47s; Mac, Doug, Bummy and Nick 48s; Schmidty and Dave Dibbley 49s. Ray earned a praiseworthy nifty 50. Other players with satisfying results: Jerry, Ed Regehr, Dave Cohoon, Wayne, Gary, John and Dave Chambers.

Dutchy actually came in first with a spectacular 35.

A really poor golfer yells fore when he putts!