28 golfers turned out on a glorious Saturday morning to take part in the 2013 Grande Meadows Men's Night Finale which consisted of 9 holes of Best Ball team play followed by 9 holes of individual play.  There was an on course prize on each of the 18 holes which included longest drive, closest to the pin as well as closest to either the white or red stick. Each golfer could only win 2 on the on course prizes.

The highlight of the day was the announcement of the Norm Croucher Award which goes to the person who best exemplifies the qualities of sportsmanship on and around the golf course.  The award is voted on by the Men's Night Golfers and the 2013 winner was Jerry Adams. 

Conditions were perfect for golf and at the end of the first 9 holes 2 of the 6  teams were tied at -5.  Team 3 consisting of Barry Stacey, Sam Cleal, Charlie Loughlin, Carl Brown and Jeremy Cribb won a playoff with Team 4 which included Ches Cribb, Art Cluett, Harold Foote, Shawn Keating and Frank Hodder.  Both teams were still tied after the first playoff hole and the tie breaker consisted of each player hitting one shot from the 100 yard marker to the green with the closest shot winning for his team. Sam Cleal of Team 3 hit his shot to within 10 feet to secure the victory.

To determine the individual winners, each players scorecard was drawn and matched up with another player. The two players with the score closest to 80 and the two players with the score closest to 90 were declared the winners. The low score winners were Mike Russell and Barry Stacey with a score of 80 while there was a tie for score closest to 90 between the pair of Charlie Loughlin and Pius Power as well as Ray Warren and Cyril Abbott who posted scores of 89.

On behalf of all the Men's Night participants a special thanks and congratulations go out to the Men's Night Committee for all their hard work and dedication throughout the 2013 golf season. Members of the committee included from L to R: Edmund Antle, Ches Cribb, John Bugden and Ray Walsh.

Special thanks to Brad O'Neil of Canadian Tire for his donation of some Canadian Tire Gift Cards for Men's Night throughout the season.

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Prize Winners For Men's Night Finale

Matthew Hackett captured the 2013 Grande Meadows Club Championship on Sunday afternoon. Hackett shot a two day total of 161 to win by one stroke over defending champion Ray Walsh. Hackett who was 5 strokes behind Walsh after day 1 shot an 80 to go along with Saturday's 81. Walsh shot 86 on Sunday to go along with Saturday's tournament low round of 76. Bob Hoyles and Barry Stacey finished in a tie for third 3 strokes back at 164. Hoyles had rounds of 78 and 86 while Stacey carded scores of 79 and 85.

Judy Drake won the Ladies Championship with a score of 197 from scores of 96 and 101 while Debbie Kenway and Jennifer Nolan finished in a tie for second at 204. Kenway had scores of 102 on both days while Nolan carded a 104 on Saturday to go along with 100 on Sunday.

Glen Price won the Men's B Division with a two day total of 175 having shot 85 on Saturday and 90 on Sunday while Shawn Keating finished in second with a total of 178 from daily scores of 88 and 90. Dan Walsh finished 3^rd with 179 having shot 91 on Saturday and 88 on Sunday.

John Bugden won the C Division with a two day total of 182 having shot scores of 91 and 90 while Kevin Carvery placed second with a total of 185 after shooting 85 on Sunday to go along with 100 on Saturday. Sam Cleal took third with a total of 190 having shot 98 and 92.

Bob Hoyles won the A Division Low Net with a total of 144 while Paul Hartson finished second also with a score of 144.

Shawn Keating won the B Division Low Net with a two day total of 138 while Ches Kenway finished second with a 145 total.

Wayne Stacey won the C Division Low Net with a score of 136 while Bill Hodder finished second with a 143 total.

Jennifer Nolan won the Ladies Division Low Net with a 144 total while Jeannette Lundrigan finished second with a 146 total.

2nd Annual Fall Fest Mixed Golf Tournament

Date:    Saturday October 5, 2013

Registration:   $40 per couple

Format:    Alternate Ball

Includes:  Fun, Dinner and Prizes

Registration Deadline:  Registration fees must be paid at the Club House by Sept. 28.

Contact:   Jeannette Lundrigan 891-2309

                Marilyn McCarthy   894-4767

               Call the Clubhouse at 826-2600.