Well, as reported last month, our first event went off with no problems… But our second event was anything but … rain on Friday night and on Saturday morning made me look like I had it all planned out. Come tee time, though, it was all clear and no wind. The two inches of rain the night before meant only one thing - the dreaded three words “cart paths only.” Luckily, it was only on six out of 18 holes.

This is the convenience of having your cart taken away: Hit your ball, drive the cart on the path, walk across one side of the hole (to usually the opposite side) to look for your ball and walk all the way back. Something that takes only seconds to do in a speedy golf cart now takes minutes (times that by six holes). It really makes for a slow day.

We had another problem with a slower group (to remain nameless) holding up two faster groups and some bad feelings towards me after. Let me stand up for the faster groups (it wasn’t your fault), but let me also stand up for the slow team (I’m still glad you signed up). I think this is something that plagues not only scrambles but leagues everywhere. You must either be considerate and speed up play or be patient and allow faster teams to play through.

Bent Tree did a good job of making us feel welcome. Plus, they donated some rounds of golf that I’ll award to the winners at Valley View.

The flag winners at Bent Tree were:

#1 Closest 2nd shot - Dave Francis;

#2 Longest Putt (Ladies) - Dee West;

#3 Longest Drive (Men Blue Tees) - Jeff Kurtz;

#4 Closest 4th shot - Joel Kiihne;

#5 Closest Tee Shot - John Carlson;

#6 Longest Putt - Jimmy Graves;

#7 Closest 2nd shot – Steve Heinz;

#8 Closest Tee Shot (Men) - Bob Konecny;

#9 Longest Putt - Dave Francis;

#10 Longest Putt - Lois Dorn;

#11 Longest Drive (Men Gold Tees) - Steve Heinz;

#12 Closest 3rd Shot - Don Hansen;

#13 Closest Tee Shot - Zach McIntyre;

#14 Longest Drive (Ladies) - Val Marshall;

#15 Closest 3rd Shot - Val Marshall;

#16 Longest Putt - Bob Konecny;

#17 Closest 2nd Shot - Jimmy Graves and

#18 Closest Tee Shot (Ladies) - Nancy Gilliand.

The flights were determined by total score, the winners were:

First flight,     

1^st place: Jeff Kurtz, Deaun Trayer, Sue Moskovits & Dave Francis (66);  

2^nd place: Marian Wascher, Nancy Gilliand, Randy Volquardsen & Zach McIntyre (68);

3^rd Place: Scott Brown, Dave Fixemer, Brad and Candi Coe (69).

Second flight,

1^st Place: Mark Kiihne, Joel Kiihne, Don Hansen & Larry Mills (75);

2^nd place: Bob Arthaloney, Donna Lessig, Bob and Connie Konecny (75);

3^rd Place: Randy Smith, Jerry Boeckman, John Carlson & Marnie Heider (78).

Third flight,

1^st Place: Mike Reece, Mary Wees, Mike and Darlene Miller (79);

2^nd place: John Weyant, Deb Emery, Pat Martinson & Diana Spencer (79).

3^rd Place: Larry Tjaden, Sue Spencer, Ollie and Marian Pierce (81).