- By Moe Hays
It was a late and slow start to the golf season, but we have caught up and everything is in good order.
Course Superintendent, Gerry Casavant was able to get a start on some projects over the winter, that golfers will appreciate as the seeded areas begin to fill in.
The Golf Club executive, under the direction of President, Maureen Macarenko, is working at ways to allow our course to continue to be affordable to play and be attractive to new golfers. A special weekend afternoon rate has been introduced, where Green Fees are set at $20 for golf, after three p.m.
We have conducted one of our major, annual golf events, the Mr/Mrs tournament. Congratulations to Rob/Sue Brown on winning this event. The tournament attracted a field of 37 teams, and enjoyed the first nice weekend of the season. The tournament committee of Sue MacKenzie, Judy Fraser and Karin Williamson organized a first class event that was enjoyed by all.
A tie breaking procedure was necessary to determine the winners of the Port City Open, two person net event. The teams of R.W. MacDonald/Bart Kuntz (63-58) were declared champions over Howard Linn/Lachlan Clement (59-62), based on the lower final round. Margaret Chan/Cynthia Rosario (61-62) finished in third place. The weekend had individual highlights as Gerry Casavant shot a one under par gross 69 on Saturday, while Howard Linn recorded a one over par 71. Cynthia Rosario watched her tee shot on #2, hit the pin and sit on the edge of the hole for a near Ace.
The majority of golfers will never experience the thrill of a single Hole In One, but Prince Rupert golfer Derrick Ridgeway has recorded two Aces. Derrick scored a Hole in One on the 17th hole 11 years ago and matched the feat this week with an Ace on the 2nd hole, using a nine iron. The feat was witnessed by golfing partners Danny Wright, Brody Bishop, Jarrod Andreeson and Devin Palmer.
The month of June, is our Open month, with the Ladies Jubilee scheduled for the 11th and 12th, followed by the 54 hole Men’s Jubilee on June 17, 18 and 19. The Vic Marion Seniors concludes the month on June 25th and 26th.
For registration or information about these events or any other golf matters, contact the Pro Shop at 250 624 2000.