April 2012 Bagpiper - Piper's Landing Golf & Country Club

The Bagpiper APRIL 2012
Par Par Tee Tee Niners Niners News News by Sally Sausman
Living up to its reputation as “coming in like a lion,” March started with winds roaring across
the course. There were days when it was like hitting an invisible wall. Don’t we just love the
extra challenge? Uh, maybe not…
Fortunately, breezes were balmy for the Mixed Mixed Member/Member Member/Member event on March 12 th . Starting at 4 pm,
54 participants enjoyed an unusual 9-Hole format. Guys were limited to 2 drives each, while gals got an
unlimited number. Everyone’s favorite rule: if the best shot was from a sand trap, the player who hit it in
could toss it out by hand and count it as a continuation of the shot. Some foursomes used this in their
strategy and aimed for the greenside bunkers. Ironically, landing in a trap is not so easy when you’re
trying to do it.
A good time and lots of laughs were had by all. First place winners were Bill & Betty Betes and Peter &
Stephanie Freudenberg. Coming in 2 nd was the team of Audrey & Jesse Davis and Tom & Frances
Lewis. Placing 3 rd were Bill & Pam Long and Roger & Jean Babey. An excellent St. Patrick’s Daythemed
dinner followed. Each couple got to take home part of the potable table centerpieces—something
to help them “Unwined.” Our thanks to Co-Chairs Audrey Davis and Marta Hartwell for a great job on
this event!
The Club Club Championship was held over two playing days, March 14 th and March 21 st . Congratulations
to the winner, Margie McDonough. In addition to the nice trophy, she will have her name added to the
plaque on the Wall of Fame. Flight winners were Mary Funk, Sally Sausman, Lois Acinapura and
Florence Duffy.
A reminder--the Niner’s Invitational (to the 18 Hole Ladies), originally scheduled for January 4 and
postponed due to bad weather, has been rescheduled for April 11. Hopefully, your invited guest is still
available to play. If not, call the golf shop to find a new partner. Chairperson Sue Teach is hoping for a
good turnout for an event that is always a lot of fun for
everyone.
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