Merry Christmas From The Coach

The Coach And All His Sheep/Students

The Coach asked me to pass on Christmas Greetings to all of you he considers Friends and the very best in the New Year.

His message is simple; if you take some lessons you will not have to get a bunch of sheep to help you find your ball in the rough.

Coach feels that 2012 will be a great year for golf and hopes that he will be able to touch base with all of you.  Some exciting plans are being discussed to make the Bear Mountain Golf Tournament both a Team and Provincial event.

Stayed tuned to this blog for more exciting things to come in 2012.

Bear Mountain Friday Oct 14, 2011

Lloyd Gauthier and Ray Stewart

Eight Teams teed off this morning at the beautiful Bear Mountain Course in Victoria BC under sunny fall skies. Canadian golf legend Ray Stewart presided over the first tee, showing how a pro can hit those long tee shots. Each player had the option of playing their own first shot or using Ray's drive. Needless to say, many players were glad to take advantage of this option - especially the ladies.

Team # 8 Ken Beresford, Heather Risk, Ray Stewart, Hal McInerney, Don Risk

Team #7 Don DeCotiis, Merilyn Hicks, Ray Stewart, Jacqui WIlkinson, Henry Zipster

Team # 6 George Day, Wendy Lynwood, Ray Stewart, Nancy Moyes, Al Moyes

Team # 5 Peter Tomlinson, Rod Zimmerman, Ray Stewart, Jack Southern, Ron Webb

Team #4 Ken Sandwith, Don Ross, Ray Stewart, Ryan Solda, Ryan Fisher

Team #3 Thomas Axmann, Wes Hadikin, Ray Stewart, Dave Irvine, Ron Wickett

Team #2 Allan Berg, Terry Willey, Ray Stewart, Steve Stern, T.J. Martinuk

Team #1 Bill Willey, Dennis Halabecki, Ray Stewart, Tom Felter, Mike Toller

Final Teams and Golf Times

Team 1  10:25  Bill Wylie  Mike Toller  Tom Feller  Dennis Halabecki

Team 2  10:35  Terry Willey  Allan Berg  TJ Martinuk  Steve Stern

Team 3  10:45  Wes Hadikin  Ron Wicket  Romas Axmann  Dave Irvine

Team 4  10:55  Ken Sandwith  Ryan Solda  Don Ross  Ryan Fisher

Team 5  11:05  Rob Webb  Jack Southern  Rod Zimmerman  Mel Tomlison

Team 6  11:15  Al Moyes  Nancy Moyes  George Day  Wendy Day

Team 7  11:25  Henry Zipster  Don Decotiis  Merilyn Hicks  Jackie Wilkinson

Team 8  11:35  Don Risk  Heather Risk  Ken Beresford  Hal McInerney

Sorry if names are not spelled right, you can blame Lloyd.

Some Final Details About Planned Events and Times

Thursday Evening (Oct. 13), wine, cheese and some dinner at Room 1706 (Penthouse)

Friday Morning...breakfast served in Room 1706 then golfers leave for Bear Mountain.
Friday Evening...wine and cheese get together to brag about golf...Room 1701

Saturday Morning...breakfast in Room 1701 then the bus will take all to Mount Doug around 10:00 am. for 9 holes of golf. 
Saturday...meet in lobby around 4:30 and the bus will leave for Olympic View around 5:00pm for the fantastic Appreciation Dinner.

Final Teams and Times For Bear Mountain Golf October 14/11

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

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.  

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

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.