~By Moe Hays
Tournament month at the Prince Rupert Golf Club is off to a a succesful start.The Centennial Golf Course is in magnificent condition and the weather was pleasant for the Ladies Jubilee Tournament.
Congratulations to the ladies who teed it up and posted their scores in the thirty six hole event. Rose Holkestad has enjoyed success in partner events with husband, Brian, and now has a title to herself. Janet Sheppard was opportunistic, in turning a struggling season around and finished in the runnerup spot. Also taking (Flight) honors were Fran Colussi and Margaret Chan. Andrea Pollock works hard on her golf and was rewarded with the overall Net title. Flight winners in the Net Division, included, Cynthia Rosario, Pam Hays and Carol Bryant.
A special presentation award in memory of Sportswoman Jean Billing went to Fran Colussi.
On the course, starting Friday, will be the 54 hole Mens Jubilee Tournament. A field of one hundred, plus, is anticipated, for the event. Jamie Moran, from Hirsch Creek Club in Kitimat is in the field as defending champion. Moran is a multi time winner of the Jubilee, and has enjoyed success in Northern events. Past winners from the host club who are expected to play include Layne Young, Robert McDonald and Grant Oystensen. Mike Walters, husband of Prince Rupert, LPGA Professional, Lisa Walters, brings an extensive golf background to the event, as he tests the Centennial Golf Course, for the first time. In addition to the coveted title as tournament champion, golfers will shoot for a trip to the prize table for Gross and Net awards in their flights.
In addition to playing golf, golfers will be keeping an eye on the U.S. Open. Defending Open Champion, Graham McDowell has not been at his best this spring and with the absence of Tiger Woods, the title is wide open.This is truly a Men’s golf weekend, with the competition, plus the celebration of Fathers Day.
Mens Day events serve as a competitive tune up for the major competitions, and we have seen fine results.Layne Younghas turned in the lowest gross of theyear, with an even par round. Other gross winners have been Brian Holkestad and Grant Oystensen. Mark Bryant shot a net 61 that stands as the best to this point.
Congratulations to Terry Sawka and Sue MacKenzie on their team victory at the Kitimat Mr/Mrs event.