Wasaga Sands Golf Ladies League Results - June 25, 2013

Wasaga Sands Golf Ladies League Results - June 25, 2013
A Flight
Low Gross: Mary Son Hing 47
Low Net: Jo Anne Hamilton 51R
B Flight
Low Gross: Dorothy Mittins 50
Low Net: Lilli Brielmerier 51
C Flight
Low Gross: Linda Secord-55
Low Net: No Winner
Low Gross is Sponsored by Lorna Dune
Closest to the Pin - Sponsored by Cathy's Flowers
A Flight - Mary Son Hing
B Flight - Dorothy Mittins
C Flight - No Winner
Closest To The Beacon Burger Box; Ali Elder (Sponsored By the Beacon Restaurant) Thanks Audrey Plater for sending this to the Blog.

Doug Adams Sports Report Originally Broadcast on BeachBOOSTERradio.com June 24

Links at New England Village Mens League June 18, 2013

A -  FLIGHT LOW GROSS     -       $10.00    -    JIM MCCLARE                    -75

A -  FLIGHT LOW NET          -       $10.00    -    TIM KOWALL                     - 67

B -  FLIGHT LOW GROSS     -       $10.00    -    CHRIS WOLFREYS             -78

B -  FLIGHT LOW NET          -       $10.00    -    JOHN PEARSON                  - 64

C -  FLIGHT LOW GROSS     -       $10.00    -     GEORGE JOHNSON            -91-R

C – FLIGHT LOW NET           -       $10.00    -     BOB NOBLE                        -70

D – FLIGHT LOW GROSS     -       $10.00    -      MIKE SAVOY                      -96

D – FLIGHT LOW NET          -       $10.00    -      LOUIS TALBOT                  - 70

A&B - CLOSEST TO PIN –   HOLE #  13 -   $20.00  CASH – PETE FINAMORE

                                                 HOLE #  16 -   $10.00 (BP) – JOHN MACDONALD

                                   

C&D - CLOSEST TO PIN –    HOLE #  5 -  $20.00 CASH – STU MACKENZIE

                                                  HOLE # 10 -  $10.00 (SC) – JACK HAMILTON

(SC) – SWISS CHALET, (BP) – BOSTON PIZZA

                                                                        

Wasaga Sands Senior Men June 19…Stapleford Scoring

Wasaga Sands Senior Men June 19…Stapleford Scoring
First Place: Butch McLaughlin, Dave Crake, Ken Mittins, Mario Mortallaro - Plus 11.
Second Place: Andy Beaudoin, Vince Shaw, Chuck Elliott
Closest to Pin: #3 Butch McLaughlin
Closest to Pin #11 Butch McLaughlin
For Golf results each week go to www.beachboostergolf.blogspot.com

Wasaga Sands Golf Men's League Results - June 18, 2013

Wasaga Sands Golf Men's League Results - June 18, 2013
A Flight
Low Gross: Butch McLaughlin 39,  Mark Son Hing 41
Low Net: Mike Lalonde  35R, Gerry Reinders 35
B Flight
Low Gross: Dan Rowbotham  43, Andy Beaudoin 48
Low Net: Dave Noble 35.5, Elver Westhaver 39
C Flight
Low Gross: Lee Chomiak 47R,  Tom Akelaitis 47
Low Net: Larry Crake 36R, Brian MacLean 37R
D Flight
Low Gross: Steve Simpson 53, AndyTrail 54
Low Net: Jamie Brown 38R, Walter Borthwick 38
Closest to Pin A & B: Dan Rowbotham
Closest to Pin C & D:  Brian MacLean
Hidden Hole #11: Scott Campbell 7
Closest to Boston Pizza Box: Fred Thompson

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Marlwood Men’s Golf League – Results, June 19, 2013

Marlwood Men’s Golf  League – June 19, 2013

No. of  golfers: 125

AA Flight

Low Gross: Steve Crane , 36; Alex Smardenka, 37; Alan Curties, 38;   

Low Net: Tim Kowall , 33R; Barry Stewart, 33; Jim Cooke, 34;

A Flight

Low Gross: Brad Horan, 39; Auguste Carvahlo, 40; Dick Burton, 42;

Low Net: Greg Thorne, 33.5; Tom Valade , 35R; Jim McFadyen , 35;

B Flight

Low Gross: Joe Pacula, 42R; Barry Watson, 42; Jim Reeves , 44;

Low Net: Dave Oakley, 33; Ed Darichuk, 33.5; Kirk Ure , 34.5;  

C Flight

Low Gross: Dennis Lapierre, 44; Louis Pellegrin, 46; Imao Kaibara, 48;

Low Net: Les Nicol, 33; Ken Birse, 35; John Crossley, 36;

D Flight

Low Gross: Jack Hamilton, 45; Dave Abbott, 47; Sam Spade, 48;

Low Net: Ross Dawe, 30.5; Louis Talbot, 32; Bruce Verner, 33.5;

Closest to the pin winner #15, Flight B-C-D, Dave Theodore, Sponsored by Swiss Chalet, Wasaga Beach

Closest to the pin winner #18, Flight AA-A, Brad Horan, Sponsored by Swiss Chalet, Wasaga Beach

Hidden Hole #13, Karl Patrick, Score 12

Closest To The Pizza Box – Bill Brewer, Sponsored by Boston Pizza, Wasaga Beach

Wasaga Beach Doug's Sports Report Originally Broadcast June 17 on www.beachBOOSTERradio.com

Wasaga Sands Golf Ladies League Results - June 18, 2013

Wasaga Sands Golf Ladies League Results - June 18, 2013
A Flight
Low Gross: Pat Den Bok 50
Low Net: Mary Son Hing 59
B Flight
Low Gross: Ali Elder 54
Low Net: Dot Mittins 59
C Flight
Low Gross: Audrey Plater 68
Low Net: Linda Secord 70
Low Gross is Sponsored by Cathy's Flowers.
Closest to the Pin #11
A Flight - No Winner
B Flight - Lilli Brielmeier
C Flight - Jane Hepworth
Prizes for Closest to Pin donated by the Lorna Dune
Closest To The Beacon Burger Box; Barb Wilson (Sponsored By the Beacon Restaurant)

Links at New England Village Mens League June11, 2013 – Scramble Results

FIRST PLACE – TEAM  9                        

                             Kevin Crane

                             Ernie Harwood

                             Roland Delguidice

                             Jim Brennan      → SCORE (-6) -    

SECOND PLACE – TEAM 5

                            Steve Armstrong

                            Bryan McSween

                            Brian Brooks

                            Don Cowie          → SCORE  (-5) -  

THIRD PLACE – TEAM 12b

                            Richard Scott

                            Pete Finamore

                            Doug Hunter

                            Cr8n French          → SCORE  (-5) -   

CLOSEST TO PIN - # 5 – Wayne Holwell              

CLOSEST TO PIN - # 10 – Pete Finamore              

Wasaga Sands Golf Men's League Results - June 13, 2013

Wasaga Sands Golf Men's League Results - June 13, 2013
A Flight
Low Gross: Butch McLaughlin 39, Mark Son Hing 42
Low Net: Scott Kirkpatrick 36, Gerry Reinders 37
B Flight
Low Gross: Dave Noble 41, Chuck Walton 45
Low Net: , Dan Rowbotham 33, Andy Beaudoin 36R
C Flight
Low Gross: John Hoy 47R,  Warren Shore 47
Low Net: Dale Plater 33, Larry Crake 35
D Flight
Low Gross: Chad Campbell 49, James Brown 52
Low Net: Ross Gough 31, Paul Pullman 32
Closest to Pin A & B: Don Campbell
Closest to Pin C & D: Tyler Scott
Hidden Hole #4: Brian MacLean 9
Closest to Boston Pizza Box: Brian MacLean

Wasaga Sands Senior Men June 12…Stapleford Scoring

Wasaga Sands Senior Men June 12…Stapleford Scoring
First Place: Dave Verdun, Vince Shaw, Wayne Riddall, Chuck Elliott - Plus 6.
Second Place: Ken Mittins, Dennis Secord, Keith Thatcher
Closest to Pin: #3 John Hoy
Closest to Pin #11 Wayne Riddall
For Golf results each week go to www.beachboostergolf.blogspot.com

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Wasaga Sands Tuesday Ladies League June 11th

A Flight: Low Gross: Pat Den Bok 47

              Low Net: Barb Hoy 50

 

B Flight: Low Gross: Sharon Akelaitis 53

              Low Net: Lilli Brielmeier 57

 

C Flight: Low Gross: Audrey Plater 56

              Low Net: Flo Kerr 59

 

Closest to the Pin:  Sharon Akelaitis

 

Closest To The "Beacon Burger" Box: Pat Den Bok

Merion's Wicker Baskets

By Brent Kelley, About.com Guide

Why Does Merion Use Wicker Baskets Rather than Flags On Its Flagsticks?

The flagsticks at Merion don't have flags, they are topped instead by these wicker baskets.

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One of the signature things about Merion Golf Club is that its flagsticks aren't topped by flags, but rather by baskets. Wicker baskets, painted red on the front nine and orange on the back nine. The baskets are a symbol of Merion, used in the club's logo. Smaller versions top the pins on the practice green, and smaller versions still are used inside the clubhouse.

But why baskets and not flags?

The origin of Merion's wicker baskets dates to a trip that Merion course designer Hugh Wilsonmade to Europe in 1912, a year after Merion's initial construction phase. Wilson toured some of the great courses in Britain and Europe at that time.

It is known that baskets were used at some British courses in that era, and earlier, and, presumably, Wilson saw such baskets and liked the look, the charm, the tradition, or something else. (Baskets in Britain had a practical use: they survived the strong seaside winds better than did the flags of the time.)

But where did Wilson see the baskets? At which clubs specifically? That's not known.

(There's another story that is often bandied about: that Wilson got the idea from Scottish shepherds, whose walking sticks, according to the story, were topped by baskets in which they stored their lunch. This has all the hallmarks of a mythology invented later on, and there's no reason to treat the idea credulously.)

On Merion's website, the club states that the origin of the baskets "is a mystery to this day."

Merion points out that the extensive newspaper coverage in the first couple years after Merion East opened in 1912 fails to mention the baskets at all. "It could be assumed they were not there," the Merion website says.

But in 1915, William Flynn (superintendent at Merion, assistant to Wilson during the building of the courses, and later a famous course architect) received a patent for a wicker basket design, according to the club's history. And from that point forward, newspaper and magazine stories about Merion often mentioned the baskets. Flynn's baskets also turned up at a few other prominent American golf clubs in the early part of the 20th century.

Does that mean Flynn, and not Wilson, was the one who created the basket tradition at Merion? Maybe, maybe not. Perhaps Flynn created the baskets at Wilson's request or under Wilson's direction. We don't know.

But the Merion historian seems to accept, based on the short history published on Merion's website, that the baskets originated in 1915 and not at the opening of Merion East in 1912.

Even if we accept that timeline, we're still left wondering why Merion's flagsticks don't have flags, and why they do have baskets.

One possible answer is that Wilson (and Wilson/Flynn) wanted to make Merion a golf course that required as much analytical thinking as possible. The layout of the course, with its multiple misaligned teeing grounds and offset fairways and false-front greens suggests that. Here is a golf course, its designers seem to be saying, on which you'll have to use all your senses, all your analytical skills, to think your way around.

And removing the flags from the flagsticks? That removes potentially valuable information: Which way the wind is blowing, and how strong the wind is blowing. Flags flap in the wind; the baskets don't. To this day, there are no yardage markers on Merion East, and the club prohibits its members and guests from using rangefinders.

The wicker baskets, in addition to their look and their charm, add to the challenge of playing Merion East.

That seems like a good theory about why the baskets are there. But it's just a theory. Maybe Wilson and/or Flynn just liked that look of the baskets, the way they harkened to golf's origins in Scotland, and wanted to do something different.

Marlwood Men’s Golf League – Results June 12, 2013

No. of  golfers: 138

AA Flight

Low Gross: Garnet Reed , 37;Paul Milligan, 38; Tom Burns, 39;  

Low Net: Tim Kowall , 33; Alan Curties, 34.5; Bill Hawley, 35;

A Flight

Low Gross: Auguste Carvahlo, 40; George Johnson, 44R; Al Chambers, 44;

Low Net: Denzel Phillpsz, 37R; Dennis Prigoda , 37; Austin Peddle , 37.5;

B Flight

Low Gross: Rick Neron, 40; Ron Montgomery, 45; Karl Patrick , 47;

Low Net: Barry Watson, 34.5; Dave Oakley, 37; Joe Defrancoesco , 38; 

C Flight

Low Gross: Don Quesnelle, 47R; Chuck Burgoyne, 47; Andre Gougeon, 48;

Low Net: Paul Subda, 37R; John Crossley, 37; Les Nicol, 38;

D Flight

Low Gross: Sam Spade, 47; Jack Hamilton , 49; Blair Clark, 52;

Low Net: George Howie, 34; Shafik Lalji, 37.5; Bruce Verner, 38.5;

Closest to the pin winner #2, Flight B-C-D, Sam Spade, Sponsored by Swiss Chalet, Wasaga Beach

Closest to the pin winner #7, Flight AA-A, Brad Horan, Sponsored by Swiss Chalet, Wasaga Beach

Hidden Hole #7, Bill Whitlock, Score 10

Closest To The Pizza Box – Jim Burns, Sponsored by Boston Pizza, Wasaga Beach

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Golf Report with Bill Frieday 061013 Podcast Originally Broadcast on beachBOOSTERradio.com

Former Sr. Men Player at Wasaga Sands Gary Mitchell Passed Away May 31st.

Obituary for Gary Mitchell

After a courageous battle with cancer Gary passed away on May 31, 2013 at the age of 79. Beloved husband of Elieen for 52 years. Loving father to Rhonda (Chris), Eleanor (Don) and Marg (Ken). Proud grandpa of Shawn (Jennifer), Patrick, David, Scotty & Molly. Great grandpa to Baby Liam. Our sincere thanks to Dr. Boyd, CCAC & St. Elizabeth’s staff, his nurses and especially Nancy. Special thanks to the PSW staff, Anne-Marie & Samantha for their devoted care and support. Cremation has taken place and there will be no service, as per Gary’s wishes. Donations in his memory can be made to The Canadian Cancer Society or The Georgian Triangle Humane Society.

Links at New England Village Mens League June 4, 2013

A -  FLIGHT LOW GROSS     -       $10.00    -    MARIEL BEDARD              -76

A -  FLIGHT LOW NET          -       $10.00    -    STEVE WOLFREYS            - 68

B -  FLIGHT LOW GROSS     -       $10.00    -    RICK MCGEE                       -86

B -  FLIGHT LOW NET          -       $10.00    -    MIKE NOBLE                       - 71

C -  FLIGHT LOW GROSS     -       $10.00    -     DON ALLAN                        -86

C – FLIGHT LOW NET           -       $10.00    -     BOB GANNON                    -70

D – FLIGHT LOW GROSS     -       $10.00    -      BRUCE MCBURNIE           -99

D – FLIGHT LOW NET          -       $10.00    -      DOUG WIDDIFIELD           - 68

A&B - CLOSEST TO PIN –   HOLE #   5 -   $20.00  CASH – STEVE NOBLE

                                                 HOLE #  10 -   $10.00 (SC) – HUGH BROWN

                                   

C&D - CLOSEST TO PIN –    HOLE #  13 -  $20.00 CASH – MARTIN DAVIES

                                                  HOLE # 16 -  $10.00 (BP) – BOB GANNON

(SC) – SWISS CHALET, (BP) – BOSTON PIZZA

Wasaga Beach "Songs For Kyle" Sunday, June 23rd at The Beacon

Wasaga Sands Golf Men's League Results - June 6, 2013

Wasaga Sands Golf Men's League Results - June 6, 2013
A Flight
Low Gross: Mark Son Hing 41, Larry Karpowicz 43
Low Net: Kevin West  35.5, Chris Karpowicz 36
B Flight
Low Gross: Rick Zahorchak 43, Lawrence Lamarche 47
Low Net: Dave Noble 36.5, Don Campbell 39
C Flight
Low Gross: Dale Plater 48R,  Andy Smith 51
Low Net: John Hoy 35, Andy Hulme 38
D Flight
Low Gross: Steve Simpson 50, Chad Campbell 51
Low Net: Ross Gough 34, Walter Borthwick 36
Closest to Pin A & B: No One
Closest to Pin C & D:  Dick Burton
Hidden Hole #15: Larry Crake 8
Closest to Boston Pizza Box: Walter Borthwick

Wasaga Sands Senior Men Scramble Results June 5, 2013

Wasaga Sands Senior Men June 5, 2013…Scramble.
First Place: Dave Noble, Keith Thatcher, Andy Smith, Vunce Shaw, Wayne Riddall - Score 66 (-6)
Second Place: Dave Verdun, Dennis Secord, Ken Mittens, Larry Warner -  Score 68 (-4)
Closest to Pin: #3 Ken Mittens
Closest to Pin #11 Larry Warner
For Golf results each week go to www.beachboostergolf.blogspot.com

Marlwood Men’s Golf League – June 5, 2013

No. of  golfers: 135

AA Flight

Low Gross: Hugh Brown , 38R; Murray Donaldson, 38; Garnet Reed, 39;  

Low Net: Steve Armstrong , 34; Richard Kennedy, 35R; Barry Stewart, 35;

A Flight

Low Gross: Rick McGee, 38; Brad Horan, 39; Dick Burton, 43;

Low Net: Jim Galliford, 32.5; Marc Turcotte , 34; Brian McDonnell , 36;

B Flight

Low Gross: Don Pulfer, 41; Bob McColl, 42; Sam Ritchie , 44;

Low Net: Ron Montgomery, 32.5; Allan Henderson, 35; Rick Neron , 35.5; 

C Flight

Low Gross: John Crossley, 43; Don Quesnelle, 46; John Sullivan, 47;

Low Net: Les Nicol, 34; Jim Munro, 36; Paul Subda, 37;

D Flight

Low Gross: Louis Talbot, 46R; Bob Johnson , 46; Dave Abbott, 49;

Low Net: Sam Spade, 31; Bruce Verner, 32.5R; Bob Wheeler, 32.5;

Closest to the pin winner #15, Flight B-C-D, Dave Theodore, 

Sponsored by Swiss Chalet, Wasaga Beach

Closest to the pin winner #18, Flight AA-A, Bill Ineson, Sponsored by Swiss Chalet, Wasaga Beach

 Hidden Hole #14, Bill Ledger, Score 10

 Closest To The Pizza Box – Tim Kowall, Sponsored by Boston Pizza, Wasaga Beach

Wasaga Beach to Host Barrie Colts Hockey School

The Barrie Colts Hockey School is proud to announce that we will be back to its home location world renowned beautiful Wasaga Beach. This 2013 March Break Camp will be at The Barrie Molson Centre. We will be dedicated to youth between the of ages 8 years-14 years old. Each day will consist of 2 ½ hours of on-ice training with Barrie Colts Assistant Coach Todd Miller, and other special professional guests. Including, Barrie Colts Head Coach; Dale Hawerchuk, Assistant Coach; Jay Wells, and other various Barrie Colts Players. The on-ice training will be accompanied with 1 ½ hours of Strength and Conditioning Training with Sports Expert Andrew Satchkiw.

Barrie Colts Hockey School Summer Programs will give our registered players along with the option for their entire family to come and stay in Ontario’s “Vacation Destination” beautiful Wasaga Beach. For our registered Hockey School players, their in-residence stay will include, full cafeteria with three full meals, juices, fruits, bagels and cereals will be provided throughout and in between scheduled meal times. A full recreational hall with various games and activities will be available to the players for down time after their training programs conclude. Out door on-site activities include; Ball hockey courts, tennis courts, beach volleyball, and nightly campfire activities along with many other recreational options. Off site activities are all of which within walking distance from the Wasaga Stars facility including, go-carts, mini-putt, batting cages, beach sports, and much more.

All employees at Barrie Colts Hockey School are highly skilled an professionally trained. Between our dependable camp counsellors and expert trainers, security and management team will ensure your child receives the best training, skill building, and exciting experience possible all within the Barrie Colts Hockey School.

Age groups for the camp are nine to 11, 12 to 14 and 15 to 19.

The camps will take place during the weeks of July 1, 8, 15 and 22.

Team bonding camps will also be available throughout July.

For more information visit www.barriecoltshockeyschool.com or call Barrie Colts assistant coach Todd Miller at 705-737-6855 or e-mail tmiller@barriecoltshockeyschool.com

Doug Adams Sports Report 060313

Wasaga Sands Golf Club - Tuesday Ladies’ League

June 4, 2013

Results of Tuesday Ladies’ League   - Wasaga Sands Golf Club

“A” Flight

Low Gross:  Barbara Hoy 52

Low Net:   Mary Son Hing 53

“B” Flight

Low Gross:  JoAnn  Hamilton  52

Low Net:  Lilli Brielmeier 53

“C” Flight

Low Gross:   Barb Wilson 53

Low Net:   Jane Hepworth 60

Closest to the Pin (Hole #3)

“A” Flight – no winner

“B” Flight – Lilli Brielmeier

“C” Flight – Barb Wilson

Closest to the Beacon Burger Box:   Sandra Warner   (Sponsored by the Beacon Restaurant)

Links at New England Village Mens League May 28, 2013

             

A -  FLIGHT LOW GROSS     -       $10.00    -    ALEX SMARDENKA           -75

A -  FLIGHT LOW NET          -       $10.00    -    JIM MCCLARE                    - 64

B -  FLIGHT LOW GROSS     -       $10.00    -    PAT KERINS                        -81

B -  FLIGHT LOW NET          -       $10.00    -    RICK MCGEE                      - 70

C -  FLIGHT LOW GROSS     -       $10.00    -     JOHN  PEARSON                -80

C – FLIGHT LOW NET           -       $10.00    -     BILL BEDFORD                  -70

D – FLIGHT LOW GROSS     -       $10.00    -      JIM BRENNAN                   -87

D – FLIGHT LOW NET          -       $10.00    -      DON COWIE                       - 63

A&B - CLOSEST TO PIN –   HOLE #  10 -   $20.00  CASH – PAT KERINS

                                                 HOLE #  13 -   $10.00 (BP) – ROSS CHURCHILL

                                   

C&D - CLOSEST TO PIN –    HOLE #   5 -  $20.00 CASH – JOHN PEARSON

                                                  HOLE # 16 -  $10.00 (SC) – JOHN MACDONALD

(SC) – SWISS CHALET, (BP) – BOSTON PIZZA

                                                                        

Wasaga Sands Tuesday Ladies League - May 21, 2013

1st Place winners of this weeks' SCRAMBLE was the team of

Nancy Thatcher, Jean Ionson, JoAnn Hamilton, Sharon Akelaitis with a score of 40 (Retro).    

Each player won a free Soft Ice Cream Cone from Lorna Dune

2nd Place winners was the team of

Sandy Warner, Ali Elder, Linda Secord, Kay Sheeran.  

Each player won a gift certificate from Cathy's Flower & Gift Boutique.

Winner of Closest to the Beacon Burger Box was Barb Hoy.

Wasaga Sands Senior Men May 29, 2013…Stapleford Scoring

Here are the Winners, Congratulations! Butch McLaughlin set a new Wasaga Sands record with 42 Points. Consider that 18 Pars generates only 36 points.

First Place: Butch McLaughlin, David Crake, Don Westbrooke, Larry Warner  - Plus 12

Second Place: Dave Verdun, John Phillips, Keith Thatcher, Gord Goode.

Closest to Pin: #3 Ken Mittins

Closest to Pin #11 Dave Verdun

For Golf results each week go to www.beachboostergolf.blogspot.com