News Article for the Week of May 24th

For the week of May 24, 2010
Lakeview Golf course News
by Michael Bird, Lakeview Golf Course Manager

Kidwell, Knepp and Arvin Win Saturday Scramble at Lakeview

Photo: Darvin Knepp and Mike Kidwell after winning the Saturday Morning Scramble at Lakeview on May 22nd. Not pictured: Mike Arvin. Photo by Mike Bird
Mike Kidwell, Darvin Knepp and Mike Arvin combined to fire a sterling six under par to take first place in Saturday's scramble at Lakeview. After opening with three pars, the team went on a tear with six straight birdies. Mike Arvin rolled in a putt from off the green at #8 for what turned out to be the decisive birdie and then chipped one in at #9 just for good measure. Four other teams participated with the teams of Mark Sherer, Wayne Souerdike, Trey Kidwell and Curt Johnson, and Tyler Kidwell, Junior Byron, Stan Graber and George Templin tying for second with scores of 31.

Thursday Match Play League Team Tournament and Event 5 Notes

After Thursday's play, Richard Barber and John Chapman remain at the top of the leaderboard after 27 holes in the Pearl/Byron Team Tournament.  With one round to go, they enjoy a two stroke lead over the team of Pam Byron and Patty Bowling, a four stoke lead over Frank and Susan Fee, and a five stroke lead over Clyde Wake and Terry LaMar.  Fourteen teams are participating with scores ranging from the leaders' even par score of 210 to the 229 score of Vic Wallace and Joe Gray.    For the day, Wayne Pearl blistered the course with a sterling 39 and a low net score of 29, six under par; Wilma Bateman had a good round as well, her three under par good for second place.  Mike Bird led in gross scoring, shooting a 37 with Wayne Pearl's 39 being the second best.  Hole prizes were claimed by Dave Brown at both #7 and #9, and Mike Bird at #8.  Leaders through five events are Jim and Wilma Bateman in the team competition and Dave Brown in the individual competition.

Tuesday Men's League Results Event 5 and Butcher/Doyle Team Tournament

Results at the end of last Tuesday's play in the Men's League:  With nine holes to go, the  Butcher/Doyle Team Tournament leaders are Mark Sherer and Mike Bird with 130 points followed by Mike Albertson and Mark Jones with 127.  The Albertson/Jones team find themselves at the top of the standings through five events while Buck Holland is on top of the individual competition.  Kevin Byron shot a nifty net 29 to take honors in that category while Mark Potts shot the low gross round with a 35.  Hole prizes were claimed by Trenton Kidwell, Mike Bird and Short Jeffers for close to the pin shots, and by Noah Callahan, Charlie Sheetz and Dave Strange for long putts.  Notes:  Just 17 birds on the night and no eagles.  Tyler Kidwell and Short Jeffers each had two birds.  Mark Potts and Junior Byron lead the par parade with seven apiece.  Group average did go down to 42.91, more than a half stroke better than last week and the low of the season so far.  Hole #1 played the hardest by far, playing 1.40 strokes over par, and #7 played the easiest by far, just .39 strokes over par.  Complete scores and standings for league play can be found at the course website golflakeview.com.