Tuesday, October 28

Sunday Couples Championship

The Sunday Couples Championship was conducted on October 25th & 26th. The first day couples played a modified Pinehurst format. Each person drives, hit each others' drive, select the best shot and alternate until the ball is holed out. The weather had light showers on-and-off with comfortable temperatures. After a few “I am sorry’s,” the field turned in some great scores. Leading the first day in the gross division was Ron and Chris Heppell with a 74 (pictured on the right). The first day net was lead by Tim and Jeanette Bloedorn (pictured on the left) and Ed and Margaret Arnold with a 64.6. Players enjoyed beautiful fall weather on day two of the tournament and the scores were just as good. The format for the second day was better ball of two. The Heppell’s hung on to their lead and shot a second round 76, total 150 to win the gross division. The Conti’s finished second with a two day total of 162. The Bloedorn’s continued their great play and won the net division with a two day total of 127.6. Finishing just out of the lead was Russ Bosch and Chris Jussume with a 127.8. The total championship event included forty couples. Nice job by the Fox’s and the Hodge’s for chairing the season-long events.

Saturday, October 25

CTCC wins 1st place in Mid-Carolina MGA

[Pictured, center, President Ed Zieglar presented the winner’s plaque to CTCC representative Fran Remington (right) and CTCC Assistant Representative Ron Carhart (left).] The Mid-Carolina Men’s Golf Association ended its season at Bayonet on October 20th. A very tight race concluded with Carolina Trace Country Club emerging as the winning team, breaking the stronghold that Pinewild had on first place for the past two seasons. Richard Bago, Anderson Creek, took Net honors with a 63. A four-way tie for the low Gross of 75 was held by Cliff Hickey, Pinewild; Rodney Koons, Foxfire; Dick Skobo, Beacon Ridge and Bob Watt, Pinewild. Congratulations to the CTCC MGA golfers for winning first place.

Thursday, October 16

Couples Member Guest

The Twentieth Couples Member Guest Tournament was played on October 2-4 under warm sunny skies. Both members and guests expressed delight with the relaxed informal social gatherings around the pool and enjoyed the fun, but competitive golf. The participants gathered for food and drinks on Thursday night for the mixer-cocktail party; on Friday after play for a grilled lunch; and on Saturday after play for an awards social. Everyone stayed to talk and enjoy the sunshine long after the planned events. Special thanks to Chaircouple Ed and Judy Colwell.
(pictured from left to right, Judy Colwell, Ted and Ginny Breuer)