Weather predictions were thankfully correct last Sunday. The weather last weekend called for sunny skies with highs in the 22s C. Beautiful, beautiful weather at Royal Ontario Golf course. The golf course had a chance to play fast because of the forecast but golf balls were not quite running out on the putting surfaces that fast . Twenty-eight players including two guests showed up and enjoyed the ideal weather conditions. The sun was still shining bright as the entire SGC group finished earlier than expected  due to the course management’s decision to let us start from split tees.

 

 

 

 

Royal Ontario places a premium on hitting fairways. To gauge how the course was playing, not many players engaged in playing in a memorable and equally impressive day. Five players did not disappoint at all. All five (pictured above) – Jojo D., Fred H., Jimmy M., Levi M., & Rey P. netted the best score of 69.  Congratulations!

We are into the second round of the season and surprisingly scores are so close that it may take up to the fourth and final day of the month to determine the monthly winner(s).  So far, three players are again tied for the lead. Showing the lead are last week’s winner Ed I., Jimmy M., and Julio R. As we conclude with the top three vying for Month 1 honours, Fred H. together with Manny C. & Jojo D. are not so far behind. With two more rounds remaining for the monthly race, there is still hope for the others to catch up but will need a little help from the leaders.

We took pleasure in drinking a round of drinks and some French fries to munch on after the round thanks to the winners. As we were huddling around the club house, there was discussion of bringing back the idea of players having a choice of teeing off from the white tees or blue tees. Most of the players agreed and the decision now is when is this going to be implemented. Concerned members or for those who were not around when this issue came up, kindly contact Mike M. for more info.

Last Sunday’s attendance was not a dismal day after all compared to opening day a week ago.  Maybe the weather was to blame or a little too early in the season as people were not ready yet to get out of hibernation. SGC understands and appreciates the members who showed up in bunches and hoping to see small number of members who are yet to show up and join us.

We welcome Sam K. and Dave N. as new minted SGC members!