GOLFING WITH THE LADIES 18 HOLERS Submitted by Michelle Gregg
We had a party. And it was a great one! The Golf Association, Ladies League and the Men’s League hosted an open house celebration for Jerry and Lucy Jaromin. On November 14th, almost 200 people welcomed the very surprised couple into the hall. It was especially great because so many of our Canadian friends, after 19 months away, were there to share in the fun. To see the happiness in everyone’s eyes was so very heartwarming. We had a great spread of food and libations to make it even better. And just before the dancing began, we presented them with a check for $3,850. Considering they took care of us for 19 years, it was a small gesture of our appreciation. In addition, Bill Chapman, our pro, gave them an engraved plaque honoring their years of service as ELS employees. And the best part is they will still be here with us enjoying
their retirement. Kudos to them.
As for the ladies league, our numbers and fun continue to increase as members return. Some of us took part in the annual Turkey Trot tournament on the 15th where Dave Shearer had his 2nd hole-in-one in just a week. Amazing stuff, that.
On the 18th, the following ladies qualified for the November shootout: Estelle Lizotte, Annie Souza, Barb Flournoy, Sandie Gordon,
Michelle Gregg, Judy Chase, Lu McEwen, Lucy Jaromin, Karen Pierce, and Mary Buchman.
Karen Pierce took First Place, followed by Lu McEwen and Sandie Gorden. Everyone in the park is welcome to be a spectator when they tee off each month.
December 1st is our annual Christmas party and meeting. This will be an especially poignant luncheon where we plan to honor our past member, Sandy Uhlin. Sandy was a prolific quilter, and many of her pieces will be prizes for our members. She was loved by all, and all will love to have a remembrance made by her.
A Few Golf Rules for Seniors.
There shall be no such thing as a lost ball. The missing ball is on or near the course and will eventually be found and pocketed by someone else, thus making it a stolen ball. The player is not to compound the felony by charging him or herself with a penalty.
If a putt passes over a hole without dropping, it is deemed to have dropped. The law of gravity supersedes the law of golf.
A ball sliced or hooked into the rough shall be lifted and placed on the fairway at a point equal to the distance it carried or rolled into the rough with no penalty. The senior should not be penalized for tall grass which grounds keepers failed to mow.
There is no penalty for a so-called “out of bounds”. If penny-pinching golf club owners bought sufficient land, this would not occur. The golfer deserves an apology, not a penalty.
There is no penalty for a ball in a water hazard, as golf balls should float.
Senior golfers should not be punished for manufacturers’ short
Congratulations to our
November Shootout Winners: First: Karen Pierce Second: Lu McEwen Third: Sandi Gordor