There was close competition this year in both the men’s and the women’s divisions. The format for play was the two best net scores for each foursome on each hole. The winning team in the women’s division consisted of Pam Batchelor, Andrea Puletti, Peggie Coville and Pat Ronan. Their score was 123, which is 21 strokes under par. The second place team in the women’s division consisted of: Jan White, Sylvia Frawley, Linda Loos and Joan Hansen. Their score was 125. A total of four foursomes competed on the women’s side.
On the men’s side, the first place team consisted of: Don Wiltberger, George Robertson, Larry Teal and Bill Hardin. Their net score was an impressive 111, which is 33 strokes under par. The second place team on the men’s side consisted of: Jim Bremner, Pete Ferensak, Joe Ronan, and Neil Schwandt. Their score was 115. Winners were awarded golf balls and gift certificates to the Lake Monticello pro shop. A total of eight foursomes competed on the men’s side. As usual, the final scorekeeping duties for the tournament were handled by Lake Monticello’s head golf professional, Mark Marshall.
In the closest to the pin competition, the women competed on the 94 yard par three, third hole, while the men competed on the 159 yard sixteenth hole. Pam Batchelor was the winner in the women’s competition. Larry Teal took the prize on the men’s side.
In the longest drive competition, Pam Batchelor was again the winner on the women’s side. Pete Ferensak cranked out the longest drive among the male competitors. Batchelor really had a good day, as she also won the Colmenares driver in the raffle.
After the competition, the players gathered at the Eagle’s Nest to congratulate the winners, distribute the prizes, and consume a lovely cake decorated with a pink ribbon frosting.
Sylvia Frawley, who was the event organizer reports that this year’s tournament raised for the Susan G. Komen charity, which is a national charity established in 1982 to raise money to educate women regarding breast cancer, and contribute funds to the search for a cure. Frawley notes that she was ably assisted in organizing this year’s tournament by Ande Kirchenheiter and Jan Shattls. Frawley also noted that she is very thankful for all the help she has received over the years from a host of volunteers.
