The Rotary Golf League had another outstanding golf outing at Algonquin Country Club on Berry Road in Webster Groves. At this historic golf course, the fairways are lined with Oak trees and the greens are protected by many beautiful bunkers. Many thanks to our host Flip Cady as well as the wonderful service at the club. We had 19 golfers with 17 staying for dinner, joined also by our special guest Cris Conner who recently went through back surgery.
Algonquin was in great shape with hardly a blemish to be seen anywhere on the course. The temperature was once again in the low 80s and the humidity was low which made for a pleasant day.
Medalists for the event was Steve LaFara with a 77 and low net for the day was Rick TInucci with a net of 61. Great shooting by both.
Long Drive:
Youth division – Steve LaFara
Masters division – Flip Cady
Closest to the Pin (#8)
1st Flip Cady 4’6” (he made the putt)
2nd Steve LaFara 5’0”
3rd Dave Wicks 26’3”
Flight Winners
A Flight
3rd Place Ken Schuman 90 net 68
2nd Place Bob Garagiola 93 net 65
1st Place Rick Tinucci 98 net 61
Championship Flights
3rd Place Blake Critzas 82 net 72
2nd Place Steve LaFara 77 net 72
1st Place Jack Windish 87 net 70
Team winners
3rd Place Critzas/LaFara/Fleischut 124
2nd Place Jones/Webster/Tinucci 123
1st Place Cady/Steinbrueck/Wicks/Garagiola 121
Most had plenty of time for fellowship following golf. About 7:15 we were ready for dinner and were served a nice dinner buffet featuring a ceasar salad, stuffed chicken breast with vegetables, twice baked potatoes followed by a delicious crème brulee. In addition, our host Flip Cady, made sure we had plenty of wine as he was nice enough to have some Pinot Noir available to during dinner. Thanks Flip.
After the awards, the beautiful evening was available to us on the veranda patio for some additional fellowship. The next outing scheduled for Tuesday September 17th at The Legends which continues to be improved over the last 12 months. It should be another good outing. Be sure to get your reservation into Dave Wicks and feel free to invite guests.
Our final outing will be at Greenbriar CC on October 8th. It 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 2 remaining outings.
Hope to see you then,
Kent Steinbrueck