WEATHER COOLS TALBOT TRAIL SENIOR

By Robert McLean

Facing a stiff breeze and cool temperatures, sixty-nine senior golfers challenged the T.T. course on Tuesday, September 6th. Jim Pearson of the 57-69 y division wasn't bothered too much by the conditions as he led everyone today with an impressive 41. The next best scores of 42-44 came from the 70-79 y group.

Leading the way with another consistent, well played effort was Vic Reynaert who fired a superb 42. He was closely followed by Joe Vertel who scored an excellent 43. Don Willan and Mike Wright conquered the elements by meriting 44's. Mike Getty, Ray La Pierre, Bill Rutgers and Tom Sasso played commendably to earn their 45's in the youngest group. They were matched by the fine play of Homer Vandervecht and Bob Patchett from the 70-79y olds. Bill Ward, Bob McLean and Garth Chadwick achieved 46's while Stu Ivy, Neil Adamson and Tom Hyatt carded 47's. Eight other players from these two divisions achieved fifty or less. These players were the following: Eugene Abbruzzese, Jim Omstead, Richard Humber, Ron Will, Paul R. Brown, Pete Daudlin, Larry Hillman, and Walter Balsam.

The eighty and over section found the going a bit difficult, but thirteen enthusiastic members endured the challenging weather. First place honours went to Dick Mackenzie who shot a praiseworthy 49. Cam Keith and Murray Knox were next with commendable 52's. Roger Beaupre and Gerald Wilkinson also stroked the ball well to obtain 53's on their cards. Jim Ascott, Orville Ellwood and Bill Westrop achieved nifty 56's. The other golfers who braved the elements and still performed well were: Al Stockwell, Murray Cascadden and Bill Stein.

Our two super seniors once again inspired all the league members as they endured the cool, windy conditions without complaint. Linus Bachmeier fired a solid fifty-nine and John H. Dick a fine 61.

Our greens and golf course are in excellent condition. Hopefully, we will get another two months to play golf this year.

Our final league scramble will occur on Tuesday, September 27th. A final excursion is being planned for late September or early October.  To read more go to www.leamingtonpostandshopper.com.