The Rotary Golf League had their next to last outing for the 2019 golf league season at The Legends Country Club in historical Eureka, MO. It was a very warm afternoon but we still enjoyed the very challenging Robert Trent Jones course with one of the best layouts in the St. Louis area. Many thanks to Jim Petru and his wife Sue for being wonderful host for our day at The Legends. In fact, Sue Petru had a very good round with a score of 84 net 62. Well done Sue.
The Legends was closed not too long ago for an extended period of time but the greenkeeping staff there has done an outstanding job of bringing it back and then some. They still have work to do but I would think by next year at this time they will have it back to top country club conditions. They have trimmed down over 400 trees, replaced most of the tees and have done a nice job on the greens. The remaining greens, tees and bunkers should be back in good shape by next year. We had only 13 golfers with all 13 staying for dinner as a number of golfers were either out of town or on the disabled list.
Medalists for the event was Steve LaFara with a very nice 74 and low net for the day was Kent Steinbrueck with a net of 68. Great shooting by both.
Long Drive:
Youth division – Steve LaFara
Masters division – Flip Cady
Closest to the Pin (#8)
3rd place Blake Critzas 15’9”
2nd Place Steve LaFara 10’7”
1st Place Ken Shuman 7’8”
Flight Winners
A Flight
3rd Place Gary Jones 101 net 76
2nd Place Doug Lorenz 96 net 75
1st Place Jim Webster 101 net 73
Championship Flights
3rd Place Blake Critzas 81 net 72
2nd Place Steve LaFara 74 net 69
1st Place Kent Steinbrueck 82 net 68
Team winner
Poe/Petru/Petru/Lorenz
Most had plenty of time for fellowship following golf. About 6:45 we were ready for dinner and were served a nice dinner buffet featuring a ceasar salad, a variety of 5 appetizers and Key Lime Pie for dessert. We were in a nice private room where many could watch the Cardinal game while having plenty of time for socializing.
The next and last outing for the golf league is scheduled for Tuesday October 8th at Greenbriar Country Club in Kirkwood (270 and Big Bend). It should be another great outing and will determine the winners of the league in each of the 3 flights. Be sure to get your reservation into Dave Wicks and feel free to invite guests.
Our final outing at Greenbriar CC on October 8th was originally scheduled one week earlier so be sure to adjust your schedule.
It really is great fellowship and played on some of the nicest golf courses in the St. Louis area. As one of the Rotarians said that night – this golf league is one of the best bargains out there. Try to make one of the last outing at Greenbriar.
Hope to see you then,
Kent Steinbrueck