Week #17 (September 2nd)

Weather played a big part for the first week of the playoffs and those who got their nine holes in before 4:30 were the lucky ones. Many were forced off the course when the thunderstorms rolled-in around 5:00 p.m.  Very heavy rains left the fairways and greens looking more like lakes which persuaded many players to call it a day. Those who had a distance to walk back were drenched by the time they made it the clubhouse.  The course did dry-out enough for some players to go out later and to score for their team.

Although 211 did manage to participate for the first week of the playoffs, some teams did not manage to obtain the minimum 20 scores for a team total.  The Men's Night scoring system is programmed in such a way that with some teams not scoring the sytem would not post a result for the night.  This was not desirable so a decision had to be made.  In view of the weather problems and the limitations of the scoring system, the Men's Night Captains Committee agreed to lower the minimum number of scores required from 20 to 17 and that 20 would be the maximum number of participation points.

With the revised numbers in place, the Macaws came first for the night (100 points) and Les Pic Bois second (80 points).  The standings with three weeks to go can be found at: www.golfscoring.net/greyhawk/mens/2010/playoffstandings.

D.J. Robertson (Herons) had the highest stableford score with 22, and Dwayne Mercer (Eagles), Dan Tapp (Hawks) and Bob Holmes (Vultures) tied for second with 19 points.  Tim Leech (Eagles) had the highest points with 24 points with Gerry Montcalm (Hawks), Duncan Grant (Herons), James Barnes (Macaws), Nat Leal (Macaws) and Ron Scott (Herons) tied for second with 23.

For the second week running there was no winner in the putting contest so $250.00 is carried over to September 9th.  Andrew Macmillan won the 50/50 and $280.00.

Check the side bar, at the Pro-shop or in the Men's Locker Room to see if you won an on-course prize, if you qualified in the Amex Men's Night Team Championship or if a raffle prize from this week or a previous week is waiting for you!

Many thanks to Serge Labonte and the Vultures for hosting September 2nd.  A great job in getting good participation for the putting contest and the 50/50 in view of the weather problems. The Macaws will be hosting the second playoff week (September 9th).

The Buffet Menu for September 9th ($21.95) is: a Medley of Roasted Butternut and Pepper Squash with Maple Butter and Fresh Thyme, Penne with Oven Dried Prosciutto and Wild Mushrooms in a Sun Dried Tomato Pesto Cream Sauce, Coconut Crusted Tilapia, Grilled Moroccan Chicken, and Roast Beef with a Roasted Garlic Red Wine Jus.  The A La Carte Special ($13.95) is a Philly Cheese Steak Pizza.

2010 Men's Night Playoff Format:

SLIGHT CHANGE:  The Men's Night Committee has decided that, for the last three weeks of the playoffs, the maximum participation points will be reduced from 30 to 25.  The number of scores needed for a team result will remain at 20 as was the case for the regular season.  Scoring well will be important for a team to make it to the top.

POINTS INCREASE: As mentioned in last week's blog, the points increase by 25% each week leading up to the Men's Night Championship on September 24th. For the second week of the playoffs, the maximum number of points up for grabs is 125.

Upcoming Event:
Two Person "Best Ball" Championship (September 19th):

The Two Person “Best Ball” Championship will be held on Sunday, September 19th. It will be a Shot-gun at starting at 9:00 am.  Note that the starting time is subject to change. The format is a 2 persons Best Ball Rules: Each player on the team plays his or her own golf ball throughout the round, and on each hole the net low score, or "best ball" - of the group serves as the team score.

The Registration Deadline is September 12, 2010.  To register and for further details, contact the Pro-shop (613-822-1454) or email ghpro@clublink.ca.

David Letterman's Top Ten Reasons Why Golf Is Better Than Sex:
# 10.  A below par performance is considered damn good.
# 9.    You can stop in the middle for a cheeseburger and a couple of beers.
# 8.    It's much easier to find the sweet spot.
# 7.    Forsomes are encouraged.
# 6.    You can still make money doing it as a senior.
# 5.    Three times a day is possible.
# 4.    Your partner doesn't hire a lawyer if you play with someone else.
#3.      If you live in Florida, you can do it almost everyday.
# 2.    You don't have to cuddle with your partner when you're finished.

And the number one reason why golf is better than sex.
# 1.     If your equipment gets old and rusty, you can replace it!