Conditions on last Sunday’s round seemed perfect weather wise. Little brisk wind in open and wide spaces was felt partially through the golf course but the most important aspect of all was the sun shining brightly all afternoon long. Together with the beautiful Royal Ashburn Golf Club it was a picture-perfect setup, wouldn’t you say? This course that used to be called Thunderbird golf course changed its name when one of the British monarchies, Prince Andrew paid a visit. Amenities like the practice areas were part of the clandestine offering by the golf course which surprised first-timers to try this course. What part of the course attracted the players most was the huge chipping & putting area. Not to mention some of the staff who wore kilts were friendly and courteous. So that Sunday was a perfect condition to post good scores, well, let’s see…….

After starting slowly, Joey C. played a four-game stretch in the average gross score of 94, a run that saw his name surged down to the bottom of the well before last Sunday. According to his own bragging admonition he tweaked his grip a bit to adjust to another driver club that he was not used to using. Well whatever anyone says, the result was beyond belief.

Joey blitzed the front nine by shelling one over and turning in an overall gross score of 80. No one else came close except Jimmy M. who had a gross score of 73. Both men were in the same foursome as they were battling back and forth who would get the first place netter and the huge 50 points to go along with it, I was told.

Jimmy lost to the handicapping system and placed second. But wait. There is a story behind to all of these. Eddie I. was trying to convince the members after the game that the result posted by Joey was a by-product of a six-day-a-week playing golf by Joey at Royal Woodbine where he is a member and takes a day off Sunday to play recreational golf with SGC.

Who else got a name worth mentioning?
Nassau: A sweep in any sporting event is such a dirty word. Joey did not win the back after all. He took the front and overall. If you looked up “due for a win” in the dictionary, Bong M’s picture would be right there. Bong took the back with a net of 32. Joey I assumed must be shooting darts on Bong’s picture on the wall.

Closest to the pin: Paolo B. remember him, our 2010 POY champ? He grabbed hole 7th while Bingoy who bragged (a few players were getting tired of hearing this) about winning something every week got the nod on the 17th hole.

Super Series Sunday:
As expected the three people got mentioned above took the top three prizes: Joey C. won it followed by Jimmy M. in second place, while Bong M. placing third. Manny M. who is showing signs of worthy play of late brought up the rear.

Month 1: Jimmy M. with a surge of gross 73 overtook Jojo D. who settled for second place. Bert C. dropped to third.

It was worth mentioning that players who elected to opt for the dinner package after the game enjoyed the wholesome dinner. Thanks to Joey who shouldered paying for most of the drinks.

We welcome back Saed Jafari for showing up for the first time and Oscar J. who fired a decent net of 70 engaging third place.

Congratulations to the winners!

ANNOUNCEMENT: We will try to have a picture taking again this Sunday for the last one that we did, did not turn out well. So please bring your SGC shirt over. You do not have to wear it to play your round of golf but just for picture taking purposes only.

Amazing scores turned in by a number of players last Sunday at Carlisle Golf and Country Club due to pleasant locales from both the weather and the golf course itself. An indication that this golf course maybe considered as one of the friendliest courses we ever played in our summer tourney. The separation between the blue and white tees were significant on most holes with regards to their designated location. Players who are hitting from the white tees enjoyed the fine setup to counter balance the usual hitting power displayed by blue tee hitters. The resulting scores though on the contrary favoured the players hitting from afar. The two players got the most attention mind you by firing an identical gross of 79 – Julio R.

and Jimmy M. While Jimmy made par on all holes at the front, Julio tallied with just two strokes over the front nine. Good to see Julio getting the huge 50 club’s kahuna points for the overall win. It is also pleasing to see that SGC’s A-listers are getting warmed up for the coming GTAA interleague tournament which happens at this very same course coming soon next month.

Here is the pic of the two of our newcomers Don C. & Ricky R.  We welcome few of our members finally showing up yesterday and from the previous rounds so far – Lina M., Fred H., Exe N. & Jun P.

Nassau contest:

Three people signed in matching front net of 32 – Jojo D., Sam K., & Jimmy M. while Manny M. took solo back nine with net score of 32 as well. All winners hit from blue tees. The only winner hitting from the white tees was Bingoy P. who garnered the overall crown with a net score of 67.

Closest to the pin:

A senior member Jun P. took the honour of winning the 4^th hole while Manny M. who came from the abyss to win again with the fantastic shot on the water infested 7th hole was cited already winning the back nine.

Announcement: If you are confirmed to play next Sunday at Royal Ashburn, please let Jimmy M. know if you are taking the dinner package that the course offered. It is a Super Series week.

Congrats to all winners!

One perfect Sunday golf weather, finally. How good was the weather you asked? The weather was so good that one member was querying after the round of golf, “What do we do now, sun’s still up? Let’s play more golf!” he bawled. Yes folks that was how good the weather was yesterday. We were so surprisingly amassed by the worthy fortune that happened that we were hoping of good things to come from here on in with Mother Nature. To top it all more players got out of their slumber – a total of twenty-nine players showed up and played.

For your info, Ricky R. was SGC’s POY winner circa ’88.

So on a calm day, good scoring results were expected or should we say……..

The GAME: One player who was focused on winning and still had momentum was Jojo D. He posted the lowest net round of the day with a net score of 67 giving him that two weeks in a row conquest. Special mention to Jimmy M., Manny C., and Rene Q. for turning in noteworthy gross scores of 77, 79, & 85 respectively. Seho O. as well continued his solid play with a close call third place finish a stroke behind second place.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nassau: Needless to say, Jojo D. took overall and back nine while Jimmy M. tied with another player winning the front.

Par 3 closest to the pin: Jimmy M. seized the 3^rd hole convincingly. Rey M. narrowly beaten an already close shot to the pin on the sloping 10^th hole by Seb DM. by a hair.

Most of the players made the membership fee deadline without a hitch. Almost. No further comment on this issue. Got this idea of wise man saying, “You can think it, but don’t say it”. Game 2 awarding of leaderboard points were re-adjusted accordingly from second placer down. Due to this adjustment the regular POY standings is affected and modified. Regrettably this is bad news for one, good news for few who garnered more points thereby moving up in the standings.

Nice to see come back players all healthy raring to go with the new season.

Joey C. collected attendance for those who intend to play in the GTAA interleague tournament to submit to the hosting club. If you have not confirmed yet to attend, please do so by contacting Joey ASAP. Believe it or not, what do you think is happening next? Yes you guessed it, the collection of GTAA fee in advance.

On sustenance news after the round, one chap named Eddie I. brought some ‘chicharon’ to munch on together with a round of drinks provided by the winners with plates & plates of French fries too.

Congratulations to the winners!

How did the second round weather last Sunday at Royal Ontario golf course compared to at this time of year last year? It was no comparison at all. A year ago players wearing shorts playing golf enjoyed the balmy weather. This Sunday at eleven degrees C when the wind was whipping relentlessly, wooded fairway was the place to be comfortable with to make your shot but then there were trees all lined up on both sides to contend with. Open space fairways were hard to deal with when the wind was blowing in all directions. To add to the player’s miseries, the golf course uncut greens were so slow and saturated with grass feed. The only consolation for those who showed up was the sun came out and stayed for most of the afternoon. Could be ideal golf setting if not for that unfriendly wind. At the end of the day players anticipated high scores. Blame it on the weather?

A new member, Ross Bautista was among those who played that Sunday bringing a total of three fresh additions to our club so far. SGC welcomes Ross B. Likewise to Sebastian DM. who missed the entire year last year. Awaiting also for the familiar faces who are yet to join us this year – Tom B., Brian B., Mar DV., Fred H., Saed J., Lina M., Levi M., JC M., Bong M., Exe N., Jun P., PJ P., Nap P., and Ed P. Hope to all see you soon!

Second round results – results we did have.

As expected because of the wet conditions days before Sunday that made the course bit soggy and muddy, preferred lies were imposed by SGC – meaning lift, clean & place the ball.

Two people turning in an inspiring round net of 72 was an indication of high scores due to the not so ideal golf course conditions. A proud senior member, Pat D. tying a young gun, Jojo D. for posting the lowest net score. Marvelous. Parity at its best.

Nassau corners: Jojo D. took advantage of tough conditions and beat the field with the lowest overall net of 72. Bingoy P. who said he left few putts out there to lose by a scanty stroke to Jojo took the front nine while Oscar J. grabbed the back.

Par 3 closest to the pin contest: Jojo D. again climbing the winning stage by claiming the 8^th hole. How about this folks, our new member Ross B. winning hole 11th? Omen of things to come?

Reminder: Membership fee deadline is next week, May 11^th. If you haven’t got your GTAA t-shirt yet, please contact Jimmy M. As requested by Jimmy, kindly bring your GTAA t-shirt this Sunday for team picture taking.

Congratulations to all winners. The boys appreciated the round of drinks after the game courtesy of the winners.

Posting of race to Monthly & Senior POY scores start now while POY begins after next week.