FAIRWAY TO FAIRWAY...

Ed Hughes: Showing the
difference between wet & dry

Notice the contrast between watered
areas and unwatered.

... "Finally!!" We had some rain at the golf course! Ed Hughes should be happy. That said, the Board of Directors has not been sitting on their hands during the drought and have been working hard to get us as much water as possible, which for now, has only been less than half of what we need to irrigate the whole golf course. While one rainy afternoon will not do the job, it is welcomed! (did someone see Joe Wynn dancing in the rain?)

Larry Butcher shortly after
chipping in for birdie on #8

Kermit Kingsford posing with
old friend, and former club
professional Ron Simmons

... As every three years, the Elk City Golf & C.C. hosted the Elk City H.S. Alumni Tournament. This year, 44 golfers/friends attended the event and formed 12 teams. The winners, with a score of 60 were: Alan Shelton, Allen Brophy & Lindell Small (team of 3); followed by two 61's, one a team of 3 and one a team of 5: Dewey Williams, Larry Reed & Larry Butcher, and,  Dub Cromwell, Gaylan Adams, Ed Garrison, Leroy Neely & Lonnie Maytubby. It looks like a regular foursome was not necessary this time! For pictures of the participating teams, click here

Joby Gray posing with #1 fan,
mom Roberta Gray after his day
at USGA Qualifier

Joby & Haley Gunkel leaving
last green at Oklahoma City GCC
after finishing with birdie.

... Joby Gray, 16, our newly crowned club champion, scored solid rounds of 75-72 in the U.S. Amateur Qualifier at Oklahoma City Golf & C.C. He finished in the top third of a very skillful field that included amateur veterans, former professionals, and current college players. The course, a Perry Maxwell layout, is a great test for any golfer, and last Monday was no exception. The scores ranged from 138 to 166.  These U.S.G.A. events will be a good measure on how much more he wants to achieve. One thing for sure, he is not afraid to go and compete and test his skills against the best golfers around. I had the pleasure of caddying for him for 35 holes, as Haley Gunkel did a last minute substitution on the last hole, which Joby birdied! Joby is one of 5 very skilled golfers in the Elk City Golf Team, but this year the only one of them who kept playing every day during the summer ("every day that I do not pratice, it takes me one more day to get good" Ben Hogan).

... Elk City PGA Tour favorite Ricky Fowler, is in the chase of the Firestone Invitational. He has been close before, and recently lost a 54 hole lead. We will all be watching. Maybe coming from behind will be his style.

... Rusty Wilson's team (Charlie Kauk, Dave Rogers & Fred Schmidt) win a three week carry over with 9 straight 3's! They beat Craig Martin's team (Sean Wilson, Rick Rex, Tim Dewitt) by one. Martin's team made a 2 on #4, but had 4's on two par 4 holes. On Thursday, Tyler Windsor and wife Tori, "tore" the field apart with a 29 and a 6 shot win over second place in the weekly couples event.

... AND COMING UP, AUGUST 13-14, THE ANNUAL TUMBLEWEED COUPLES TOURNAMENT! So far, we have 58 teams and it promises to be a great weekend. The festivities start with a "horse race" on Friday afternoon... 5:30 p.m. on the dot!!