Ollie's 11th Annual Best Ball Tournament

On Saturday, May 25th we had 26 participants who braved the cold and rainy conditions with the heavy downfall resulting in a change to a 9-hole competition and having an earlier dinner. This was gladly accepted by even the most dedicated golfers. As in past years, teams were made by separating golfers into two groups based on handicaps and a name from the "low" group was paired with one from the "high" group by blind draw. Several of the skill prizes were also awarded by draw since players didn't get to those holes!

1st Place Team - Colleen DeRosa and Sheila Johnson - Best Ball 9-hole score 31

2nd Place Team - Gerianne Hanik and Carol Babcock - Best Ball 9-hole score 33

3rd Place Team - Pat Gagne and Pam Clermont - Best Ball 9-hole score 34

4th Place Team - Rose Katnich and Cheryl Kerby - Best Ball 9-hole score 35R

5th Place Team - Sandy Wallace and Mary Larmour - Best Ball 9-hole score 35R

KP on #2 won by Sheila Johnson, Deuce Pot won by Jan Hollett, Longest Putt on #9 was Libby Weaver - way to go gals

The Social Draw was won by Maureen Elliott, our Tournament Chair - congratulations!

The Bistro provided a wonderful Mexican Fiesta buffet dinner which was a huge hit. Thanks to the pro shop for all their assistance and to Mike and his crew for marking the course. Let's hope the rainy spring is reaching its end and lots of warmth and sunshine ahead!

And special thanks to Pat Gagne and Pam Clermont who were our scorekeepers at this event. With the sudden change to a 9-hole format there were several edits required in the tournament manager system and we encountered a few unexpected issues, primarily as I hadn't double checked all the 9-hole information (didn't think we'd ever need it!).  But the three of us worked together to get everything working as it should for the front nine red tees and all the other tees have been fixed since. Whew - disaster avoided!

Thanks to Ilo and Wayne Shubert for the fantastic job they do to beautify our deck and clubhouse. Ilo has looked after the centrepieces and adding colourful plants in the bathrooms at each event for several years. We're so lucky to have such great gardeners in our club along with the work that Mike and his crew have undertaken. Thanks to the many others who help out with watering and tending the flower boxes over the season. And thanks to Cathy McAlpine who captured this photo as Ilo and Wayne were hard at work.

49th Sweepstakes

Hello Ladies - Sweepstakes will take place on Tuesday, July 2, 2024 with a 9:30 am shotgun and we hope to see you there. As in past years, we offer a complimentary continental breakfast during registration (8:15 am to 9:15 am), and practice balls and deuce pot are included in the $85 entry fee (for non-members) or $65 (Birchbank members). Carts must be pre-paid to reserve - a seat is $22 (taxes included). You can enter the "Competitive" category or the "Fun, Non-competitive" category where you can golf with your friends - no handicap, no rules, no problem! 

In addition to our long term sponsors, we have a new sponsor this year, helping us keep entry fee low plus increasing the value of our prizes. AM Ford will again sponsor a Hole-in-one for a minimum of $5000 (the last 2 years it was $20,000! based on the number of participants). 

Please note this year you can enter online (see Registration Forms) and e-transfer to bbladiesclub@gmail.com. If you prefer to mail, entries and checks can be sent to Ladies Golf Club - Sweepstakes, 3380 Laurel Cres, Trail BC V1R 4M5. Our pro shop will also accept entries at 250-693-2255.

Questions can be sent to jsantarossa1@gmail.com (text to 250-364-3340).

Deadline to enter: June 18, 2024

Thanks.

Jeri Santarossa

Club Captain, Birchbank