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The Citizen, 2010-06-24, Page 8PAGE 8. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JUNE 24, 2010.Sports The Wingham Golf and Country Club enjoyed a busy week both on the course and in the clubhouse. The Tuesday ladies got things rolling with a bring-a-friend-night scramble. Forty-two ladies played a fun scramble before sharing some stories and laughs in the dining lounge. Ladies captain Linda Walker did a great job organizing the event and the girls had some fun with the clues Linda had tied to the flag sticks. The gals have done a super job working on the flower beds around the tee blocks which sure does add to the appearance of the golf course. The Wednesday morning senior men again experienced some wet weather. Bruce Boyd had the low round of the morning with a sizzling 36. Bruce also was low-net winner, with Jamie Sanderson finishing second and Ross Peacock in third. Bob Foxton finished closest to the rope and Bill Brown was closest to the pin. The Thursday night men again had terrific weather and 46 golfers took advance of the great conditions. The winners were: closest to the pin, Mark Foxton and Terry Armstrong; longest putt, Harry George and Dave Gamble; hidden scores, Tony Barr and Doug Rathwell and Warren Rich won the prize for most honest golfer. Low gross of 38 was shot by Gamble and Bill Robinson. On Saturday the club hosted the fourth annual Doctor Recruitment Tournament. Sixteen teams played a nine-hole scramble on a hot sunny day, followed by the traditional ball drop. Afterwards, around 90 hungry golfers and guests enjoyed a delicious roast beef buffet dinner. The Doctor Recruitment Committee, led by Doug Skinn, did a fantastic job organizing the day. OUT OF BOUNDS NEWS The Wingham Golf and Curling Club would like to congratulate Wingham native Bill Brown on his hole in one at the Seaforth Golf Club’s 12th hole. All lessons taught by Canadian Professional Golf Association Member 519-482-7144 Hwy. 8 ~ 3 kms. West of Clinton FUTURE LINKS JR. GOLF PROGRAM $4000Weekday Special... Canada’s golf program insuring the future of golf Wednesdays ~ July 7-28 with a Jr. Tournament ~ Wednesday, Aug. 4, ages 7-18 July 7 ~ 8-10 am July 14 ~ 8-10 am July 21 ~ 8-11 am + 9 holes of golf July 28 ~ 8-10 am Aug. 4 ~ 8-11 pm + 9 hole tourney $60 price includes hat and golf guide Weekend Special...After 2:00 pm 18 Holes & Cart $2500 Walk-ins 18 Holes $4000 18 Holes & Cart The Howson Hurricanes had a busy week in U14 Girls soccer. They played a regular season game against Wingham MMI at Sparling’s field on June 17. Wingham got off to a quick start scoring in the first few minutes. That goal held until late in the half when Leanne Plunkett put a head pass up to Mackenzie Nesbitt, she took the ball in for the first Hurricane goal. The second half started off well for Blyth when Nesbitt netted her second goal. Wingham came to life scoring two quick goals to take the lead. The Hurricanes battled back with Plunkett setting up Charlene Schramm for a long shot into the net. The Wingham offence was too much for Blyth as they scored twice more to take the win. On Saturday the Howson Hurricanes were in Seaforth for a U14 Girls soccer tournament. Their first match-up was against the Wingham MMI. Wingham again got off to an early scoring first in the match. Lexi Smith was strong in the Blyth net and shut Wingham out for the rest of the game. Finally, in the second half, Marion Studhalter set up Nesbitt for a goal to tie the match. Neither team could break the tie so the game went to a shootout. Nesbitt scored the only Blyth goal in the shootout and Wingham scored twice to record the win. The Hurricanes’ second game was against the Clinton Fusion. Smith, got a break in this game with far less action around the Blyth net. Blyth was up by one at the half with a goal from Nesbitt with Plunkett and Sam Purden assisting. The Hurricanes pulled away in the second half scoring twice more. First Melissa Van Schaik sent Nesbitt in for another goal and then Delayna Smith carried the ball in through two defenders to score. The last game of the playdowns was against the Wingham Optimists. It was a very tight game under the extreme heat of the afternoon sun. The Hurricanes went ahead early in the second half to take the lead. Schramm once again sent the ball up to Nesbitt for the score. Smith did a great job in the Blyth net again and the Hurricanes’one goal was enough for the win. The Hurricanes finished the playdowns in top spot and went on to play the Seaforth Screaming Eagles in the final match. It was a hard-fought match with neither team giving an inch, leaving the game tied at the half. The Eagles scored early in the second half to take the lead, but the Hurricanes got a break with a penalty shot being called on Seaforth. Van Schaik blasted one past the Seaforth goalie to tie the game. Seaforth regrouped and came back to score and take the lead. With time running out, the Hurricanes kept Seaforth tied up in their own end but missed the mark on several shots. Seaforth took the win. The Howson Hurricanes finished the tournament in second spot. BLYTH MINOR HOCKEY ***FREE REGISTRATION FOR MITE AGED CHILDREN*** (Children born 06/07) We are also looking for individuals to serve on our executive. Email president@blythminorhockey.on.ca to volunteer! Please visit the Blyth Minor Hockey website at www.blythminorhockey.on.ca or call Diane Howson at 519-523-9050 or email registration@blythminorhockey.on.ca. U14 Hurricanes go to finals in Seaforth tournament Ball movement The Blyth U14 boys took on Bayfield at home in local soccer action on June 17, competing in a hard-fought battle as the sun went down. (Vicky Bremner photo) Chip and a Putt – By Bruce Skinn He’s dealing Blyth took on Brussels last week as the home team, Brussels, took the Mite baseball contest by a score of 6-0. (Vicky Bremner photo) BUY? SELL? TRY CLASSIFIED