Van Deven leads TT seniors

By Bob McLean

On Tuesday, June 22, the Talbot Trail senior golf league had 67 members testing their golfing skills. We were somewhat shocked to face the cool 10ºC golfing conditions this morning. Nevertheless, some excellent scores were shot!

There were 11 birdies produced, but no one score a birdie on #2 or #4. These players scored birdies: #1 Joe Drummond, #3 Shannon Wiper and Dutchy, #5 Shannon and Gary Honey, #6 BW and Gerry, #7 Erle Nash, #8 Joe Drummond and Chopper, #9 Fred Michano.

Bob Freure sank a beauty to win the long putt on #2. Only one score card was marked closest to the pin. That was for me! However, I saw Gerry beat me and then I believe someone beat him. Who is the “mystery” winner of CP on #9? FRED? Let me know!

In the under 70 division, Gerry Van Deven played masterfully, firing a marvelous 37. This result enabled him to nip the terrific 38s shot by Joe D. and Arky. Shannon Wiper scored a very impressive 40.

Russell Alliett and Fred Michano earned excellent results of 41 and 42 respectively. Tim Stevenson produced a very solid 44. Nasher and Fuzzy shot commendable results of 46 and 47 respectively. Gary Hillier merited a nifty 50!

In the 70-79 division, Dutchy continued his inspiring play by shooting a brilliant 38. He was closely followed by the superb play of BW and Chopper, who earned excellent results of 40 and 41 respectively. Bobo and Pearcie played well, scoring results of 42 and 43 respectively. Other commendable results: Ron McCracken, Ray la Pierre, Ross MacKintosh 46s; Dave Dent, Ian Quirk 47s; Len, Mac and Al 48s; Paul Carioli , Richard and Eugene 49s.

In the 80-85 grouping, both Gus and Vic played superbly to score 48s. Solid 51s went to Terry Bee, Neil Adamson and Ed Woelk. Others achieving satisfying results were Walter, Joe, Ken, Conrad and Andy.

In the super senior silver grouping, Bob Freure produced a terrific 46 to nip Tom Hyatt’s excellent 48.

Both Gerry Becigneul and Dave LaBonte fired brilliant and inspiring 47s in the gold super senior section. They were closely followed by Erle Nash and Murray Cascadden.

Congratulations to both Bryon Walker and Bob Lee who shot very praiseworthy scores.

Suggestion: If the group behind you seems to be waiting a lot, let them play through.

Stay safe! Just have fun!