Lakeview Golf Course News
by Michael Bird
Mike Bird, Greg Potts and Kevin Byron used accuracy with their approach shots and putting to win the May 1st Saturday Morning Scramble at Lakeview. The trio converted birdie putts at holes one, two, four and eight to come in with a score of 31 and beat the teams of Dave Wininger/Wayne Souerdike, and Mark Potts/Bric Parker. Continually outdriven from 25-50 yards by the long knockers on the other two teams, the threesome used the shorter sticks to maximum advantage: Greg Potts nailed the approach shots at one and two while Kevin Byron took care of four and eight; Mike Bird rolled in the putts at two, four and eight. The competition each finished their rounds with scores at an even par 35.
Leaders after the second event: Dave Brown and Ray Shaw in team competition; Ray Shaw in individual competition. Hole prizes: Rex Hudson at #7, Jack Lents at #8, and Wilma Bateman at #9. Low Scores: Net - Dave Brown and Terry LaMar (32's). Gross: Mike Bird, Junior Byron, Al Kavanaugh (38's). Five birds on the day, two by Al Kavanaugh, at holes six and nine; Jim Bateman got one at #4; Ray Shaw at #5; Rex Hudson and Junior Byron at #7. Mike Bird led in the par category with six with Junior Byron and John Chapman coming in with four on the day.
Last week's leaders held on to the top after play this past Tuesday: Doug Denson and Buck Holland in team competition, Buck Holland in individual competition. Hole prize winners: Doug Denson, Walter Henrichsen, Dave Strange, Brent Courter, Terry Butcher, and Scott Arthur. Low scores for the event: Brent Courter and Larry Sutton in low net team score with a 68; Walter Henrichsen, subbing for Warren Atkison, had a 35 for low gross; and Brent Courter shot a nifty 29 for the low net score. Mark Sherer had the only eagle on the day, chipping in at #2. Twelve birds were made during play with Tim Voegerl, Weston Muessig and Tyler Kidwell each coming in with two. Four players tied for the most pars at six: Dave Wininger, Mark Jeffers, Trenton Kidwell and Doug Denson.
Additional notes: Each of the leagues starts their first tournament of the new season with play during the week of May 3rd. The Team Handicapped Tournament will run for the next four weeks with the teams capturing the most points over the four events claiming the trophies. Note 2: The Community League starts play the week of May 30th; teams and individuals are encouraged to sign up in advance by calling the clubhouse (295-5678). Note 3: Full details and scores of league action can be found at
golflakeview.com. Additional commentary and photos can be found at the course blog,
lakeviewgolfcoursenews.blogspot.com.
