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Mike Weir heads to Masters
In August of 1983 a quiet
young man entered the
Seaforth Junior Invitational.
He was 13 years old at the
time and at the end of the day
took home his very first
trophy representing victory
in a golf competition. He had
played well, behaved well,
and was gracious when asked
to say a few words to his
young peers.
On April 6, Mike Weir will
tee it up at the 64th Masters
Tournament in Augusta,
Georgia. Along with family
members in.the gallery, Mike
will be closely watched and
cheered on by his first golf
coach, Steve Bennett a native
of Seaforth, and a host of
other Seafonh golfers who
remember his win here so
many years ago.
The Masters is probably
the most revered of all golf
tournaments. The event is
steeped in tradition, played
on an immaculately groomed
golf course, and has a history
of drama that is unparalleled
in the world of golf. Unlike
other events on the tour, the
Masters is an "invitation."
This means that the
committee at Augusta
National Golf Club will
decide whether or not you
will be invited to come and
play in its event, regardless
of your qualifications in the
world of golf.
There is a list of criteria
indicating how a player may
qualify for the Masters but
this is only a guideline. The
committee makes the final
decision.
Mike Weir is playing in his.
first-ever Masters by virtue
of his top 40 placing on the
1999 PGA Tour money list.
Normally his win last year at
the Air Canada
Championship in Vancouver
would have clinched him as a
Masters spot, but this
prerequisite was modified for
By Carolanne Doig
2000 so a win doesn't
guarantee an invitation.
Mike will be joining a list
of players that includes past
Masters Champions, US
Open Champions, British
Open Champions, and PGA
Champions. Names like
Palmer, Nicklaus, Crenshaw,
Faldo, Woods and Player will
be on the program with Weir.
Canada has not had a
player in the Masters for a
number of years but has been
represented well there in the
past. The best finish by a
Canadian was a tie for
second by the late George
Knudson in 1969. George
Archer won that year with
Knudson, Casper and
Weiskopf finishing only one
shot back. The best finish by
a player in his first Masters
was a win by Fuzzy Zoeller
in 1979.
I was able to have a short
chat with Mike Weir at the
TPC last week. Mike was
working on some bunker
shots and took a short break
to talk about how things were
going for him this year, after
such a good 1999.
Mike, as always, was
friendly and willing to take a
few moments of his time to
reflect on his game and life
on the tour.
He always asks how things
are in Seaforth, particularly
our family and the golf
course.
He was getting focused to
play in the Tournament
Players Championship that
week, an event that probably
has the strongest field and
the toughest course of the
year. Even so, it was evident
that he was excited about his
first trip to Augusta. He
asked if I would be at the
Masters and then was quick
to tell me that Steve
(Bennett) would be
attending, along with Mike's
wife and parents and others.
Mike's caddie, Brennan
Little, from London was also
excited about the Masters
week. Brennan is a great
golfer in his own right and he
and Mike seem to have a
great relationship on the golf
course.
Mike went hack to the
bunker shots and continued
to practice diligently on ail
aspects of his game the next
two days in preparation for
the TPC where he
unfortunately missed the cut
in tough conditions.
Before leaving on
Wednesday, I jokingly
reminded Mike there was no
pressure on him but that
there would be an extra 25
million or so in his gallery at
Augusta as every Canadian
would be following him shot
by shot by shot.
We will have the "Weir
Watch" on at the course all
week on the big screen
television so be sure to cheer
him on.
Regardless of how Mike
finishes, it is an honour and a
great lifetime experience to
participate in such an
illustrious event and we wish
him all the best.
On a less happy note, I was
Able to speak to Mike Hicks
for the first time since Payne
Stewart's tragic accident last
fall. Hicksy is now caddying
for Bob Estes and seems to
be doing well in spite of the
difficulty of revisiting
courses and events all season
for the first time without
-Payne. Gabriel Hjerstedt who
was 41st on the money list -
has been invited to play in
this year's Masters because
of Payne Stewart's untimely
passing. We wish Gabriel
well under these mixed
emotional circumstances.
For our family and many
Canadian. golfers. the
Masters week is the
harbinger of spring. It is the
signal that a new golf season
is beginning in the great
white north.
The voices of the
announcers, the views of the
holes and beautiful flowers.
and the hackgrqund music all
awaken the desire to get out -
and play our most favourite
of summer sports.
Remember, that no matter the
score, the event doesn't truly
begin until the final nine
holes on Sunday so stay
tuned. .
Locally. the courses in the
area opened"earlier than ever
before. There are a number
of events going on this
month including our Masters
Pool. Picks must he made by
9 p.m. Wednesday night and
if you're at the Home and
Garden Show you can even
give us your picks there
when you visit our booth.
. We also have a Putt for the
Save our Schools Fund at the
show.
Men's night begins April
11, a Lifetime Membership
• Info Night on April 12. and
Ladies Night begins April
27.
We are hosting an SOS
Scramble, May 19 for young •
and old. Details to follow.
Come on out. The season has
begun.
Seaforth Manor getting ready for Easter Bunny
'Seaforth Manor residents
welcomed the first day of
spring with a delicious treat
of vanilla ice cream topped
off with some fresh maple
syrup.
A video of tapping trees
and making syrup in Vermont
was enjoyed as residents
recalled many stories of their
earlier days in the maple
sugar bush. George Simmons
from McGregor Farms in
Brucefield donated the syrup
for everyone to taste.
Janny'Stryker brought two
of her 150 baby lambs in to
visit, earlier in the month.
This is always "a favourite
program when the baby
lambs make their rounds for
everyone to pat and hold.
Our ladies made some
delicious raisin bran muffins
for all to enjoy, after.
Residents were also busy
planting tulip bulbs for
spring blossoming. The
hyacinths, we planted last
winter are now starting to
flower.
Our men also donned
aprons this month to show
off their cookie baking skills.
The fruits of their labour
were enjoyed following an
afternoon of music with
Carol LeBeau and Bill
Pepper.
We were delighted to have
the family of Winnie Vincent
hold an Open House here for
her 97th birthday. Friends,
neighbours and relatives
'attended a lovely party to
honour her.
We celebrated St. Patrick's
Day with a variety of
activities. A travelogue of
Ireland showcased this
picturesque country.
Everyone enjoyed sampling
Dublin dinner
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A reminder for those
people in Dublin, or former
parishioners, the deadline
for dinner reservations is
May 1. Please help the
planning committee and
ensure your reservation by
returning your reply and
payment as soon as possible.
THOUGHT FOR TODAY
No matter how busy
people are, they are never
too busy to stop and talk
about how busy they are!
Seaforth Manor Nursing Home
green beer at our Irish pub
night. Bill Gibson provided
entertainment for this lively
evening. Gladys Van
Egmond and her Merry
Makers arrived in green attire
to play for our St. Patrick's
Day dance. Shamrock
cookies were enjoyed as a
special treat. Residents also
enjoyed our Lawrence Welk
St. Patrick's Day video. We
welcomed Carol Carter who
played some good old Irish
tunes for everyone to sing
along to.
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Marian Rose also entertained
for an afternoon of piano
music. Paul the Fiddler
visited to provide fiddle
music for residents to tap
their toes to.
Our lentep church services
were provided by Rev. Nick
Vandermey, Rev. Dino
Salvador, Rev. Judith
Springett, Pastor Doug
Corriveau, Rev. Sheila
McGregor and Rev. Rob
Hiscox. We were also happy
once again to host the
Seaforth Ministerial meeting:
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participants of the 12 week
"Grief Recovery Workshop"
sponsored by the Huron
Hospice Volunteer service.
who are holding their weekly
meetings in our Activation
Room.
Coming events: Tues.
April 1 I, 12:30 p.m. Annual
Meeting and Luncheon for
Seaforth Women's institute:
Sat. April 15. 2-4 p.m.
"Easter Bunny Tea and Open
House." (I st and 2nd floors):
Come and have dessert with
the Easter Bunny. Call
Cheryl Phillips at 527-0030
to reserve your tickets.
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these area. churches
SEAFORTH COMMUNITY
CHURCH
38 Goderich St. E. 527-2253
Rev. Bill & Rev. Mavis Hauser
Sunday 10:45 Worship
7:00 p.m. Praise
Wed.: 7:30 pm Study and Prayer
Full Gospel with a
pentecostal message.
WARM WELCOME
St. ThomasCAVAN
Anglican Church
Jarvis St. Seatorth
Ray. Robert Hisoox 482-7861
Sunday, April 9th
Service of Morning Prayer
9:30 a.m.
(Winthrop) 9:30 a.m. &
NORTHSIDE
(Goderich St, Seaforth) 11:00a.m.
UNITED CHURCHES
527-2635 uccavnsetcc.on.ca
Minister. Reif Teila Macgregor
Sermon The Way to Satvatian
Sunday School during
services, nursery provided.
Bethel Bible Church
An Associated Gospel Church
126 Main St. Seatorth
(formerly Canadian Tire)
Adventure Club - Wed 7:00 p.m.
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
Worship at 11:00 a.m.
Pastor:Rev. Doug Corriveau
527-0982
Catholic Church
Saturday - 5:15 pm
St. James Parish, Seaforth
Saturday - 7:15 pm
St. Joseph's Parish, Clinton
Sunday - 9:00 am
St. Michael's Parish, Blyth
Sunday - 11:00 am
St. James Parish, Seatorth
Father Dino Salvador
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59 Goderich St., W., Seatorth
Worship at 11:15
Sunday School during worship
NurseryAvailable
Pastor: Rev. N. Vandermey
Egmondville
United Church
Rev. Judith Springett
11 a.m. Worship
Easter Sunrise Service 7 a.m.
Breakfast to follow
Holy Communion 11 a.m.
Ses 21 School
Grades 2 to 8, 10 a.m.
Nursery to Grade 1, 11 a.m.
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