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.
Jojo D
Pat D
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.
Bingoy P.
Oscar J
Par 3 closest to the pin contest: Jojo D. again climbing the winning stage by claiming the 8th 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 11th. 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.