By Bradford Bixby, The Mountain Times
Welcome back, Dear Reader, to the last 2024 edition of Fore, the column that demonstrates how easily a good fluff piece can pass for news in our world of golf. The Resort was the site of another amazing tournament for locals – Bar Wars. Its triumphant return was blessed with a massive turnout with at least thirty teams participating. This event had a charity that really warmed the hearts of all of us, and that was to help our favorite bartender Krista Spiro (nee Blazer) in her battle with cancer. Kudos to everyone involved, especially the vendors and suppliers who donated food and beverage for all. I showed up in my full waiter regalia including tie, apron and Timberline staff shirt. Why, you ask? Because when you go to war you do it in uniform! Nuff Said.
And since this is the last column of the year I have a lot of Club news to share. The last big event of the year was the Presidents Cup played over two days on October 12th and 13th. There were five divisions, three for the men and two for the women. The winners for each division were based on their two day total scores. The women’s Senior division was won by Caryn Tilton with Lynann Solberg taking runner-up. In the women’s Open division Lyn Miscowicz took first place with Lesley Vermass grabbing second. The men’s Super Senior division was won by John Tilton with Clair Jones taking second place. The men’s Senior division was won by John Vermass with Steve Libke securing second place. And finally, in the men’s Open division Greg Johnson was the first place finisher with Mike Miskowicz in the runner-up spot. They enjoyed some gorgeous fall weather and a great time was had by all.
It’s also time for the year end awards, starting with the women. The nine holers gross winners were Annette Ingersoll, Lyn Miscowicz, Lesley Vermass and Nancy Lujan. The net winners were Cathie Anderson, Terri Erickson, Caryn Tilton and Phillipa Jones. Lastly, the most improved award went to Lyn Miscowicz. Meanwhile, the eighteen holers held their Ace of Aces competition and Carmen Weisner had the low gross and won the title. Gross score runner ups were Mary Thompson and Lynann Solberg. Low net winner was Jan Eldredge and Carmen took the most improved award.
The men’s match play bracket winners are as follows: as reported last month, Ron Wood won the open division and was crowned men’s club champion. The first flight was won by Dave Ater, the second flight by Darold Hessell, the third flight was won by David Daniels and the red flight by Dave Kocer.
Well, Dear Reader, it’s been a great year and there is still time to get out and enjoy some fall golf. And when you do hit the links remember to “Hit Em Straight.”