Listed below are the final team groups and times for the first tee at Bear Mountain. May you all have some pars and birdies but most of all have fun. There may be some minor adjustments made at tee time.
Team 1 10:25 Ab Ablett Dennis Halabecki Tom Felter
Team 2 10:35 Bill Willey Mike Toller Ken Sandwith
Team 3 10:45 Wes Hadikin Dave Irvine Thomas Axmann
Team 4 10:55 Will Willier Terry Willey Allan Berg T.J. Martinuk
Team 5 11:05 Al Moyes Nancy Moyes George Day Wendy Day
Team 6 11:15 Rob Webb Jack Southern Rod Zimmerman Mel Tomlinson
Team 7 11:25 Don Ross Ryan Solda Ryan Fisher Lloyd Gauthier
Team 8 11:35 Henry Zipster Steve Stern Merilyn Hicks Don Decotiis
Team 9 11:45 Don Risk Heather Risk Ken Beresford Hal McInerney
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Coach And Friends Bear Mountain Golf Teams
The Coach asked me to post the following 4 person teams for our Bear Mountain Golf on October 14/11. Over the next week the team compostition may change so this is a preliminary list.
Ray Stewart, from Abbotsford, one of Canada's most successful PGA golfers, will be an honarary guest and will hit a tee shot for each team on the first hole.
Ray Stewart, from Abbotsford, one of Canada's most successful PGA golfers, will be an honarary guest and will hit a tee shot for each team on the first hole.
| Team 1 | Ab Ablett | Dennis Halabecki | Ryan Fisher | Don Decotiis |
| Kamloops | Thunder Bay ON | Calgary AB | Vancouver | |
| 2 | Bill Wylie | Mike Toller | Rick Toller | Ken Sandwith |
| Calgary | Victoria | Buckley Bay | Victoria | |
| 3 | Will Willier | Terry Willey | Allan Berg | TJ Martinuk |
| Calgary | Vancouver | Calgary | Edmonton | |
| 4 | Wes Hadikin | Derek Nelson | Dave Irvine | Thomas Axmann |
| Vancouver | Vancouver | Victoria | Victoria | |
| 5 | Robert Schmidt | Chris Fitzpatrick | Janet Lum | Tom Felter |
| Victoria | Victoria | Victoria | Victoria | |
| 6 | Henry Zipster | Steve Stern | Merilyn Hicks | Robin Hicks |
| Duncan | Victoria | Vancouver | Vancouver | |
| 7 | Lloyd Gauthier | Richard Lambright | Ryan Solda | Don Ross |
| Victoria | Florida | Calgary, AB | Regina SK | |
| 8 | Rob Webb | Jack Southern | Rod | Al Greenwood |
| Victoria | Victoria | Victoria | Victoria | |
| 9 | Al Moyes | Nancy Moyes | George Day | Wendy Day |
| Victoria | Victoria | Victoria | Victoria | |
| 10 | Don Risk | Heather Risk | Ken Beresford | Hal McInerney |
| Vancouver | Vancouver | Vancouver | Vancouver |
Sunday, September 4, 2011
2011 Annual Coach And Friends Dinner Itinerary
Talked to the Coach the other day and he was excited about the upcomming Coach And Friends Annual Dinner and Golf on October 13 to 15 in Victoria BC. He asked me to pass on some details that have been set so far.
Executive House Hotel at 777 Douglas Street in Victoria will be the main hotel for activity and accommodations.
Thursday, October 13/11...Wine and Cheese meet and greet starting at 5:00 in the Penthouse Suite compliments of Executive House.
Friday, October 14/11...Breakfast in the Penthouse (8-9) then golf at Bear Mountain (teams posted later) starting around 10:30 for first group. The 10th hole will feature a Hamberger BBQ for a quick snack. Wine and Cheese get together in the evening (around 6:00 pm) in the Governor Suite leaving the evening open for dinner etc.
Saturday, October 15/11...Morning is open for golf at Mount Doug nine hole course or other activities. The bus will leave Executive House around 5 to go to Olympic View Golf Couse for drinks and then Dinner at around 7:00.
A special guest and close friend of Lloyd's will be at Bear Mountain to hit a tee shot for each team on Hole 1 and offer some golf tips. The special guest and other exciting news will be posted later so stay tuned to this blog.
Keep the head down and spirits up by having fun...see you all at the Dinner.
Executive House Hotel at 777 Douglas Street in Victoria will be the main hotel for activity and accommodations.
Thursday, October 13/11...Wine and Cheese meet and greet starting at 5:00 in the Penthouse Suite compliments of Executive House.
Friday, October 14/11...Breakfast in the Penthouse (8-9) then golf at Bear Mountain (teams posted later) starting around 10:30 for first group. The 10th hole will feature a Hamberger BBQ for a quick snack. Wine and Cheese get together in the evening (around 6:00 pm) in the Governor Suite leaving the evening open for dinner etc.
Saturday, October 15/11...Morning is open for golf at Mount Doug nine hole course or other activities. The bus will leave Executive House around 5 to go to Olympic View Golf Couse for drinks and then Dinner at around 7:00.
A special guest and close friend of Lloyd's will be at Bear Mountain to hit a tee shot for each team on Hole 1 and offer some golf tips. The special guest and other exciting news will be posted later so stay tuned to this blog.
Keep the head down and spirits up by having fun...see you all at the Dinner.
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Coach's Update
The Coach gave me a call the other day and asked me to post a quick message to let you all know that he is alive and instructing golf in Alberta. To be specific Lloyd has been in Calgary at a course called Buffalo Run giving lessons. He plans to get up to Edmonton in the next week and then help out with a Junior Tournament in the area.
He is looking forward to meeting all of you at the Annual Dinner on October 15/11 and hopes all of you are having a great summer on the golf course. The tip of the day is: keep the head down and the arm straight, then lift the beer to your lips without spilling a drop.
All the best...from the Coach.
He is looking forward to meeting all of you at the Annual Dinner on October 15/11 and hopes all of you are having a great summer on the golf course. The tip of the day is: keep the head down and the arm straight, then lift the beer to your lips without spilling a drop.
All the best...from the Coach.
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Double Eagle For Mike Perez
July 1, 2011MIKE PEREZ, RENWOOD GOLF COURSE
A double eagle, also known as an albatross, is a rare bird on the golf course - much rarer than the hole-in-one on a par 3. To make a double-eagle requires acing a par-4 hole or scoring 2 on a par-5 hole, it is a score of 3-under par on an individual hole.
Consider the Odds of Making a Double Eagle and then... consider the odds of making a double eagle at 74 years old? And yet, on July 1, 2011, Mike Perez stepped onto the tee box of hole number three. The par four hole that normally plays further back, measured 247 yards on this day to accommodate ongoing fairway renovations and with one swing the 2010 Hall Of Fame Inductee put the ball in the hole.
So just what are the Odds of Making a Double Eagle?
Answer: Double-eagle odds are not definitively known, and different sources give different numbers. The figure of 6-million-to-1 is commonly quoted on the Web and in some print articles. The problem with this figure is that no source is given for it. A 2004 article in Golf World magazine quoted Dean Knuth, inventor of the USGA's slope rating system for golf courses and handicaps, as saying the 6-million-to-1 figure was a little too high. Knuth put the odds at 1-million-to-1. Knuth is such a smart guy, we're inclined to go with his figure. But it should be noted that Knuth's figure is a guesstimate, and that it applies to recreational golfers (the figure for teaching pros would naturally be lower).
Regardless, it's clear that the double-eagle is a very rare feat on the golf course, one that Mike can be proud to add to his list of many life accomplishments.
A double eagle, also known as an albatross, is a rare bird on the golf course - much rarer than the hole-in-one on a par 3. To make a double-eagle requires acing a par-4 hole or scoring 2 on a par-5 hole, it is a score of 3-under par on an individual hole.
Consider the Odds of Making a Double Eagle and then... consider the odds of making a double eagle at 74 years old? And yet, on July 1, 2011, Mike Perez stepped onto the tee box of hole number three. The par four hole that normally plays further back, measured 247 yards on this day to accommodate ongoing fairway renovations and with one swing the 2010 Hall Of Fame Inductee put the ball in the hole.
So just what are the Odds of Making a Double Eagle?
Answer: Double-eagle odds are not definitively known, and different sources give different numbers. The figure of 6-million-to-1 is commonly quoted on the Web and in some print articles. The problem with this figure is that no source is given for it. A 2004 article in Golf World magazine quoted Dean Knuth, inventor of the USGA's slope rating system for golf courses and handicaps, as saying the 6-million-to-1 figure was a little too high. Knuth put the odds at 1-million-to-1. Knuth is such a smart guy, we're inclined to go with his figure. But it should be noted that Knuth's figure is a guesstimate, and that it applies to recreational golfers (the figure for teaching pros would naturally be lower).
Regardless, it's clear that the double-eagle is a very rare feat on the golf course, one that Mike can be proud to add to his list of many life accomplishments.
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
hole in one
Lloyd my latest Hole In One was friday july 1st 2011 a double eagle on a part 4. (hole in one).
only my 4th hole in one but at 74 years old I can't compline.
only my 4th hole in one but at 74 years old I can't compline.
Friday, May 6, 2011
The Coach Is Back With A Golf Tip
Got a call from the Coach last week and he was in Louisiana spending time with Ian and Mellisa while making new friends on the Golf Course. The previous 2 weeks Loyd was hanging out by the ocean with Jerry and Susan in Florida while the rest of us were putting up with either rain or snow.
Loyd told me that he would be in Vancouver on May 5th and asked me to meet him at the office. For Loyd, the office is at Northlands Golf Club in North Vancouver. As I walked into the Club there was Loyd sitting next to the fireplace with a pot of coffee and his journal and other papers scattered over a few tables defining his office. I was greeted with the usual enthusiastic smile and we sat down to exchange stories about golf and our lives since the last time we had seen each other.
The Coach wants everyone to know that he is back and eager to help his students improve their game. He went on to relate a number of stories, events and people that have made his life special over the last few months. Loyd met a young lady by the name of Amber Pederson in Florida who is trying to get on the LPGA tour. Also he golfed with Joe Perceville, from Lafayette, Louisiana who is trying our for the Mens Senior Championship Tour. Now both Amber and Joe are part of Loyd's family of friends and two people to watch for in the future.
One tip that Loyd asked me to pass on is how important it is to take your divot after you strike the ball. If you are hitting the ball "fat" and having the divot start before the ball it is usually caused by a lack of weight shift from back to front causing the club head to come in on a steep angle and strike the ground just before the ball. Anyway this summer you can get Loyd to check your divot start and path to make sure you are making proper contact.
We didn't get a chance to play any golf at Northlands due to rain but we had the greatest time sitting by the fireplace drinking coffee and exchanging golf stories and tips. In our minds that day we did par the course.
"I Love This Game"...Wes
Loyd told me that he would be in Vancouver on May 5th and asked me to meet him at the office. For Loyd, the office is at Northlands Golf Club in North Vancouver. As I walked into the Club there was Loyd sitting next to the fireplace with a pot of coffee and his journal and other papers scattered over a few tables defining his office. I was greeted with the usual enthusiastic smile and we sat down to exchange stories about golf and our lives since the last time we had seen each other.
The Coach wants everyone to know that he is back and eager to help his students improve their game. He went on to relate a number of stories, events and people that have made his life special over the last few months. Loyd met a young lady by the name of Amber Pederson in Florida who is trying to get on the LPGA tour. Also he golfed with Joe Perceville, from Lafayette, Louisiana who is trying our for the Mens Senior Championship Tour. Now both Amber and Joe are part of Loyd's family of friends and two people to watch for in the future.
One tip that Loyd asked me to pass on is how important it is to take your divot after you strike the ball. If you are hitting the ball "fat" and having the divot start before the ball it is usually caused by a lack of weight shift from back to front causing the club head to come in on a steep angle and strike the ground just before the ball. Anyway this summer you can get Loyd to check your divot start and path to make sure you are making proper contact.
We didn't get a chance to play any golf at Northlands due to rain but we had the greatest time sitting by the fireplace drinking coffee and exchanging golf stories and tips. In our minds that day we did par the course.
"I Love This Game"...Wes
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