2024 SWEEPSTAKES

On Tuesday, July 2nd, Birchbank hosted the 49th Sweepstakes with 54 players from across the region competing for Gross, Net, Team and Skill prizes. Despite several rain showers during the round, feedback from participants was fantastic. The day started with a great continental breakfast, the Bistro served a delicious Greek meal, and we all enjoyed the camaraderie of golfing with gals from other clubs.

Huge thanks to our sponsors who made it possible to keep our costs down while increasing the value of the prizes: Platinum Sponsor - MCL Auto (McLachlan Automotive); Gold Sponsor - Clark's Funeral Services and Silver Sponsor - Rock Island RV Ltd plus AM Ford sponsored a $20,000 cash hole-in-one! And thanks to the many volunteers and staff, without whom having a successful tournament would not be possible.

Overall Low Gross Winner was Beverley Poole, Castlegar with a score of 86

Overall Low Net Winner was Charlyne Tees, Birchbank with a score of 66

Runner Up Low Gross was Roma Crispin, Balfour (88) and Runner Up Low Net was Pam Clermont, Birchbank (69R). Pictured below are the four Overall Winners - Pam, Roma, Charlyne and Beverley

Flight A Winners:

Wanda Flack, Christina Lake - 3rd Low Net (78); Kathleen Elias, Castlegar - 3rd Low Gross (91); Sandy Wallace, Birchbank - 2nd Low Net (74); Sophia Park, Birchbank - 2nd Low Gross (89R); Teresa Zimmaro, Birchbank - 1st Low Net (73); Connie Kostash, Christina Lake - 1st Low Gross (89R)

Flight B Winners:

Ilo Shubert, Birchbank - 3rd Low Net (76); Rose Katnich, Birchbank - 3rd Low Gross (96); Maureen Elliott, Birchbank - 2nd Low Net (74); Donna Welda - 2nd Low Gross (93R); Jan Hollett, Birchbank - 1st Low Net (70); Linda Tamblyn, Castlegar - 1st Low Gross (93R)

Flight C Winners:

Carol Babcock, Birchbank - 3rd Low Net (74); Sue Runions, Castlegar - 3rd Low Gross (102); Darlene Jones, Champion Lakes - 2nd Low Net (73); Jeri Santarossa, Birchbank - 2nd Low Gross (101); Valerie Horkoff, Christina Lake - 1st Low Net (73); Dana Haas, Birchbank - 1st Low Gross (95)

Flight D Winners:

Cathy McAlpine, Birchbank - 3rd Low Net (78); Karen Hubert, Birchbank - 3rd Low Gross (113); Anita Cameron, Birchbank - 2nd Low Net (75); Pat Gagne, Birchbank - 2nd Low Gross (107); Carmela Livolsi, Birchbank - 1st Low Net (71); Mary Lynn Trozzo - 1st Low Gross (103)

Non-Competitive Flight (by draw)

1st Place - Rina Slater, Castlegar; Jeri Santarossa (presenter - with her mike headset haha); Mimi Marchal, Redstone (skill prize) and Wendy Eggleton, Castlegar (skill prize)

Team Best Ball Winners: 

1st - A/B Flights

Linda Tamblyn, Castlegar; Wanda Flack, Christina Lake; Ilo Shubert, Birchbank; Teresa Zimmaro, Birchbank (127)

2nd - A/B Flights

Mary Picard, Castlegar; Jan Hollett, Birchbank; Connie Kostash, Christina Lake; Michelle Hansen, Birchbank (131)

1st - C/D Flights

Roma Kozlov, Redstone; Mary Lynn Trozzo, Birchbank; Pam Clermont (blind draw), Birchbank; Dana Haas, Birchbank (123)

2nd - C/D Flights

Carmela Livolsi, Birchbank; Karen Hubert, Birchbank; Anita Cameron, Birchbank; Valerie Horkoff, Christina Lake (125)

There was only one deuce! Jeri Santarossa presenting the $108 to Sue Runions, Castlegar

Skill Prize Winners:

Teresa Zimmaro, Birchbank - Longest putt #18; Mary Picard, Castlegar - Long Drive #1 (A&B) and KP (A&B) #14; Michelle Hansen, Birchbank - KP (A&B) #2; Charlyne Tees, Birchbank - KP (C&D) #2, #7 and #17; Sue Runions, Castlegar - Long Drive #18 (C&D); Corinne Scheldrup, Granite Pointe - Longest Putt #9; Donna Welda, Castlegar - KP (A&B) #17; Wanda Flack, Christina Lake - KP (A&B) #7; Valerie Horkoff, Christina Lake - KP (C&D) #14

The "Lottery Raffle" was presented by Gerianne Hanik (who sold the tickets) to the winner Teresa Zimmaro, Birchbank. Hope she had a lot of winning tickets!

Next year's free entry into the 50th Sweepstakes was won by Donna Welda, Castlegar. Hope to see everyone again next year... tell your friends! The date will be Tuesday, July 8, 2025.