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Home My WebLink AboutClinton News-Record, 1981-07-02, Page 7Golf, a spectator sport S By carolanne Doig With the tournament season upon us I thought it would be a perfect time to discuss golf as a spectator sport. Many of ids eiijoy wat- ching the pros on Sunday afternoon television. Last weekend the C.P.G.A. Chainpionship was televised from nearby Kitchener and it won't be long until the pros return to Glen Abbey for the Canadian Open. Seaforth is only a couple of hours drive from Oakville, and this is the perfect oppor- tunity for most area golf fans to attend a major golf event. In order to enjoy your day, a little pre -planning is necessary. First of all, passes. The tournaments on the tour have several types of passes. Most spectators buy a daily or weekly grounds pass. These are the least 'expen- sive passes. They don't give you access to the clubhouse, but there are always tents set up over the course where refreshments and souvenirs can be purchased. Having access to the clubhouse is nice, but it is by no means necessary for a good time. After all, when the weather is nice you may as well enjoy the beauty of the course. Once you're admitted to the course you're where the action is, but by no means are you guaranteed a good_ view. It's not like hockey or baseball where you pay for a good seat and view the game from there. rot -1W on your own and it's possible for an inexperienced fan to miss much of the action while at the same time wearing himself out. The best thing to do upon arriving at the course is to pick up a pairing sheet and a map of the course. The pairing sheet will tell you who's playing with who, what time they tee off, and previous round's scores. • A map of the course is necessary to keep your bear- ings and establish some kind of route. After all, some championship courses take up nearly 200 acres. That's a lot of ground to cover especially if you don't know where you are! Most golf spectators with experience agree that avoiding the massive crowds is a major concern. Staying one half hole ahead of the group you areswatching is a good way tsavoid the crowds and still the shots. After following your favourites for awhile, it's nice to position yourself somewhere and watch several groups play through. Around the green at a par 3 can be a great spot to sit because you'll see some great shots. There's always a chance of seeing a hole in one too! • After awhile you can pick up a group and follow them back to the 16th and position yourself to see the groups coming into the final hole. This method gives you am- ple opportunity to see great golf. Glen Abbey, home of the Canadian Open, has been designed with the spectator in mind as well as the player. Berms are located to give spectators good vantage points, and in some cases one can see the action on several holes at once. There are other things to keep in mind which will also increase your enjoyment. Wear comfortable clothing, especially shoes. Low heeled sport shoes such as runners are "best for the average spectator. Some wear golf shoes because they give bet- ter traction bn the hills, but thousands of pairs of spikes all over a golf course for five straight days, can take their toll. By all means ladies leave your highheels in the closet! Sunglasses and a hat will help on sunny days along with cool comfortable clothes. An umbrella seat stick is handy for protection from bad weather as well as resting. • Binoculars save you many steps because you can see things from a greater distance and read the leader boards placed over the course. Cameras are not allowed on days of competi- tion, so if you wish to take pictures, you must go for the practice round or the 'pro- mo. Lawn , chairs, picnic baskets, and coolers are also prohibited. Always stay behind the gallery ropes and remain silent and motionless while a player is shooting. Watch where you're going and never run. Cross at cross- over points and pay attention to marshalls. They are there to make sure everything runs smoothly. Tournaments are for competitors, so remember not to bother a player during the 'round. This will interfere with his concentration. After the round, most players will be happy to sign autographs and chat. The Canadian Open takes place from July 30 to August 2 with the practice round Ju- ly 28 and Pro Am July 29. Weekly badges are $60, any - day vouchers $12. To order tickets, write to 1981 Cana- dian Open, R.R. 2, Oakville, Ont. L6J 4Z3. The daily ad- mission price is $15. Quantity discaunts are available. For more information, phone the tournament office at 842- 4653. The caddies are back in town for a week, so I'll be hearing lots of stories from the tour. I'm sure Fitzie will Clinton Masonic Lodge installs 1981 officers The Clinton Masonic Lodge installed R.B. Allan as Master on Wednesday, June 24th. Doug Morgan led the installation team of Past Masters who officiated in the ceremony. Guests were present from other area lodges. Invested in the same ceremony were Charles Proctor, Senior Warden; Gus ' Boussey, Junior Warden; Ed Har- rison, Senior Deacon; John Wise. Junior Deacon; Wayne Pickard; Inner Guard; Mike Falconer, Senior Stewart; Don Shropshall; Junior Stewart; Bud Walker, secretary; Art Aiken, Treasurer; Owen Delve, Chaplain; Doug Morgan, organist; Don Bell, Director of Ceremonies; Dick Carter, tyler. Following the lodge ceremony, members and guests were invited to the Allan home for a social hour and lunch. Bob Allan of Clinton was installed last week as the new worshipful master of the Clinton Masonic Lodge. He succeeds J. Cooper. (James Fitzgerald photo) 4 be happy after caddying for Ray Floyd's win in Kit- chener. it chener. The caddies have a week off during the Western Open, some will do their own golfing, while others will try to get as far away from the game as possible. Tournaments are taking up much of the golf scene in this area. Last week our Seaforth ladies were well represented in Mitchell with many of our local girls plac- ing well. It won't be long un- til our own Ladies Invitation will take place so be sure to sign up soon. The juniors had a nine hole tournament on Friday morning. ' Deb Core won the girl's section while Allyson Scott had the least putts. Scott Kay took the boy's section as well as least putts for the round. This Fri- day morning at 10 am, there will be a putting, chipping, and driving contest for the youngsters. Al Nigh and Dave Cornish formed the winning team at men's night. The drop in temperature _and high winds reduced the field to 23,' player. Tonight, we'll try something different, so come on out! On Monday night, the ladies will be socializing in the clubhouse after golfing, so be sure to join us. Congratulations to Ken Doig for his fine showing at the London Hunt last week. This week Ken and sons head for Sudbury to play in the an- nual match play event up there. Speaking of match play, let's keep both the junior and senior matches going. One significant match was Joe Dick's win 'over two time and defending. champ, Doug Pinder. This Saturday afternoon, the Seaforth Legion's mixed 2 -ball takes place so keep this in mind when planning. your golfing weekend. Goes wet ,LUCKNOW - Residents of Kinloss Township have voted in favor of the sale of alcoholic beverages in dining rooms and lounges. Only 10 per cent of the eligible voters' cast ballots in a decision which saw Holyrood vote in favor of the township going wet and Whitechurch voting against it. Kinloss is the last of the surrounding townships to "go wet." Ashfield and West Wawanosh Townships voted within the past two years and both approved the sale of coholic beverages. Clinton Kinsmen raceway day chairman Don Jefferson, shakes hand with Norm McNight, while giving him a silver tray and goblets for winning the Ontario Sired Stakes in record time with Ideal Wilco. The horse set a new mark for two-year-old pacers at the Clinton track. (James Fitzgerald photo ) Goderich Raceway entries RACE No. I Purse $400 HIGH SEAS F. Sadler ANNETTE SLIPPER C. Fisher DEEP RUN SKIPPED W.O. McLean LOCUST KATHLEEN. G. Pullman ARNIES STAR QUEEN J. Muir GIFT OF GAB R. McLean CHESTER MacGORDON R. Battin AEI: CHARLIE WINDSON J. Duckworth AE2. KEYSTONE GARBO, J. Walker Purse $500 B. German R Battin F. Maguire F. Sadler C. Young R. McLean B. Maguire G. Woodburn RACE No. 2 HIGHLAND CLASSIC MARLYSS CHECK wmow MACK FONDS DREAM WH.LVAN GIRL LEANING STAR IIERBIE WALL AEI. MISS HY RIVER RACE No. 3 Purse $400 WAYCO B J. Walker DEEP RUN SHELLY R. Henry COCKY STAR J. Muir EVENING TREK F. Sadler YVONNESJEFF " F. Sadler DAINTY MEADOW . R. Vans -tone HARLO CHAMP J. Watt AEI. NOTA SLOWPOKE B. Bennett AE2. PARKHILL BOWREY Ry. McLean RACE No. 4 Purse $400 LINLOR LIZ JERRY H DIRECT SMARTIE ROMOLA BETTY SCRAM HILLS DREAM NOBLE AMY LITTLE TODDLER AEl. KEYSTONE GARBO B. Vanstone .F. Maguire R. McLean C. Fisher R Henry • R. Henry C. Crandon J. Walker GOING OUT OF BUSINESS SALE! SHORE GIFTS & JEWELLERY THE SQUARE GODERICH CHINA...CRYSTAL... WATCHES...JEWELLERY..: THOUSANDS OF GIFT IDEAS... ALL. REDUCED FOR THIS GREAT CLOSE OUT STALE (OWNERS RETIRING AFTER 29 YEARS) OPEN DAILY MON. TO SAT. & FRI. EVENING "VISA" --- "MASTERCHARGE" ONE OF THE LARGEST AND FINEST GIFT AND JEWELLERY STORES IN THE AREA EVERYTHING IS ON SALE CHARLIE WINDSOR J. Duckworth RACE No. 5 Purse 5500 G F DILLON J. Muir GOLDUST HERBERT W. Luzak MANOTICKSMAGGY J. Watt MARCLIFF MIKE R. Henry KAWARTHA NAVY Ryr•McLean OGDENS PRIDE A. McLean BECKY SRFLSTER F. Sadler AEI. SPIDER BLUE CHIP � TBA AE2. B COR SAMSON ..--- RACE– RACE No -6 HILEA BILLY MAD JACK ROGER PHANTOM COFFEE TOGO DONNAS BEST REVA AMYS MISS RACE No. 7 COUNTESS KAREN FI .EFT PACE SHARBARBSWAY,.., SPUNKY PHILBRICK MUGGINS HILEA RAY QUICK PRESS AEl. Dianas Choice RACE No. 8 BARONAL MIKE MEADOW BEAUWIP HURON SKIPPER WEE DEVIL HONKY TONK LUCAN BOY 1, R. McLean Purse 5600 D. Jewitt Ry. McLean F. Sadler B. Woodburn R. MacDonald G. Woodburn C. Young CE No. 9 Purse $1200 D. Jewitt 540L SON'S PACE - Cooler to be pr sentedtothe winner HAPPY CHIPS ARGYELTRIGGER FUTURE FORTUNE DERBY DAN PRINCE BYE BYE. ' Purse $450 R. McLean R. Henry R. Cake F. Sadler D. Jewitt D. Larkin J. Duckworth Purse 5600 R. McLean C. McKeen ' Ry. McLean • H. Cranston G. Roebuck R. McLean F. Sadler RACE No. 10 REAL BAY EMMA C I.F.F BUMPETY BUMP COI.I.F.FNS BABE NANCY MEADOW J A DELIGHT DIRECT BY PAS AEI. DANDY CREEK AE2. WHATAFIGHTER F. Sadler TBA R. McLean R. Ellerker R Henry Purse $450 J. Muir J. Duckworth B. Maguire J. Muir G. Roebuck D. Jewitt TBA R. Battin F. Sadler CLL T ON NEWS -RECORD, THURSDAY, JULY 2 , 1981—PAGE 7 Sunset in full swing By Betty Helesic On June 21st Jack Fisher off Lucknow accomplished what the majority of us golfers only dreani 'about, - gg a 'hole in one'. This was witnessed by Hap Hall and 'Bob McIntosh. Con- . gratulations Jack! Also congratulations to Leroy Bedour, Bob Greer and Dave ,MacAelam„ all of whom were winners at the Iron -wood Golf Club in Ex- eter recently. The men's field day results were: Tony Bedard with low gross, Brian Pepper, low net; 2nd low net, Bob Cor- rigan and 3rd low net Paul Baechler. The men would like to thank Marty, Don, Tom and Mel for cooking a great Father's Day Brunch. Also on June 21st, there were 40 golfers out at the Two -Ball. The winners were Marj. Smith and Dave MacAdam; Dorothy Bogie and Lloyd Schnoehals; Shirley Baechler and Don Fuller; Betty Fuller and Don Armstrong. Congratulations to Marj Smith who was a winner at the Wingham Ladies' Tour- nament recently. Sorry some of these results are a week late, but the press waits for no one! Last week on men's night there were 56 Players out. Issy Bedard was the low gross winner while Tom Moore captured the low net. First flight went to Paul Baechler, Dave Wilkinson and . Leroy Bedour; the se- cond flight winners were George Bolton, Bob Demp- sey and Don Armstrong; while Gary Chambers, Dan Donnelly and Don Fink were third flight winners. Closest to the pin was Dave Wilkinson. Last Thursday, ladies' „night, Della Bedard was first flight winner; second flight went to Mary Lynne Telford, Shirley 'Baechler and Marj Smith; third flight winners, Dorothy Bogie, Betty Helesic and Isabel McDonald; while Rosemary Armstrong, Bunny LeBlanc, Pauline Sibeon and Velma rnu LEASE EXPIRES CLOTHING T® LA%. o Haylow were fourth flight winners. No card flight went to Marg DeBolt. On Sunday the Kinsmen Zone 'D' Pere Dawson tour- nament was held and the Sunset Boys came through with the winning team. Paul Baechler, Bob McDougall, Stan Connelly and John Shaddick were the team and had a total of 331. St. Marys were second with 339 and Stratford came third with 351. Overall low gross west to Paul Baechler and low net was won by Mike Goderich will now repre- sent Zone 'D' at the district tournament in September. Club matches are all drawn up, so try to get going on these as soon as possible. There will, be no extensions (no matter what the reason) this year. Race ramblings... • from page 6 and Terry Kerr on July 27, 1980 could again be broken since Chief Scram and Willvan Duke were each tim- ed in 2:00 flat at Elmira Raceway in the two divisions of this same' O.H.H.A. Stake race on June 29. R J. Direct, a four-year- old gelding by Scamp Direct - Miss Belle Bars, raised by Fred (Pete) Fowler near Londesboro, took a new 2:05 pacing record at Elmira on Monday night for Fred Maguire of Ailsa Craig. Miss Sadies Pride, a half-sister to Miss Belle Bars, from the same farm won in p,2:03 3 on Friday night. She has a 2:00 race record as a five-year- old. At Hanover Raceway on Saturday night, John Muir of Seaforth wonthe tenth with Quick Almahurst in p,2:12.1. John now owns the nine- vear-old horse by Golden Money Maker - Queen Wave that won $2,088 while racing for Bill Fleming of Clinton. ;'Arrochar Ruth, owned by Arnold Doak . of Goderich, finished second with Randy Henry up in a 2:06.2 mile in the eighth after winning two in a row. On Wednesday, June 24 at Hanover, Everlin, a three- year-old filly by Ever Ready - Noble Linda, owned and trained by Cliff Walsh of Brussels at the Clinton track, won in p,2:06 for driver John Muir of Seaforth for her first lifetime win. John also won the seventh with Misty Pebbles for Wm. Harburn of Walton in p,2:07.3. Jim Watt of Blyth was second with his Harlo Champ in the second. Goderich Raceway will open for the 1981 season this Thursday, July 2 with post time at 7:45 p.m CLINTON RECREATION COMMITTEE Experience '81 CALENDAR FOR JULY 2 TO JULY 9 *including future special events for July r SPORTS DAY THURSDAY, JULY 2- "FREE" Ages 0-18 - soccer, baseball, badminton, tennis, lacrosse, volleyball and much more offered: Meet at high school 10:00 o.m. to 12 noon - 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. TINY TOT TIME CFFRIDAY, JJ LY 3 - "FREE" or 2-5 year olds. Every Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Meet at. Clinton Arena. Please wear bathing suits and `l bring a towel. SENIOR CITIZENS' CARD PARTY MONDAY, JULY 6 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Town Hall. Admission - 50' prizes and lunch. Registration for Theatre trip, "The Fantasticks", or drop into Town Hall. before July 7 PICNIC—"FREE" TUESDAY, JULY 7 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Meet at Town Hall. Ages 6-12. Please bring lunch, drink provided. Picnic at Clinton Conservation Are. Games and prizes provided. (cancelled if rains) REGISTRATION r WEDNESDAY, JULY 8 For Story Book Gardens, at Town Hall. 10:00 am to 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Ages 5- 12. Cost '4.00 (includes admission and bus fare). SPORTS AFTERNOON WEDNESDAY, JULY 8 - "FREE" 1:01 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., at high school. Ages 8-18. Many sport activities offered. SENIOR CITIZENS' TRIP THURSDAY, JULY 9 To Huron Country Playhouse to see "The Fan- tasticks". Bus leaving Clinton Library at 1:30 p.m. ' ROLLERSKATING 1 FRIDAY, JULY 3 - 7-10 p.m. 3u Iday, .Grsly 5 - ccarizeWrii TUESDAY, JULY 7 - 7-9:30 p.m. (Adults only) sponsor •sheets - for Roll-a-Thon available at \rollerskating. Future Special Events for JULY WEDNESDAY, JULY 15 Story Book Gardens Trip, ages 5 - 12. THURSDAY, JULY 16 Roll -a -Than, 5:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. sorter Arena. Admission Free. For all ages. THURSDAY, JULY 23 "A Day in Grand Bend". Ages 12 - 18. Optional theatre show "Chapter Two" by Neil. Simon. WEDNESDAY, JULY 29 "Canada's Wonderland Trip". Ages 10, years and u p Irl�uiries - please call: 482-39970.482-7731 This Ad ',Courtesy of "[E ■ 1 1 AND SONS LTD. APID a.,..V ad C" -'O. Al 7 140• ESE mums" CENTURY SPRAYER 1 Iry vv'_ OFF OFF ....................\ CRAFT YARNS 33 %% OFF CHILDREN'S_ COATSiv/ & o 4 RACKS OF BACK -TO -SCHOOL 6 CLOTHING OFF. ALL, OTHER 4'F �� CLOTHES '40.: _, , NEEDLE POINT CREWEL RUG HOOKING 3 2 1/3 % AND ALL ACCESSORIES YARNS Ili OFF No Exchange, No Refunds, All Sales Final FIXTURES T H E 0 � iF ALSO FOR SALE irnCentre 077. crip SUNCOAST MALL e Goderich Haylow were fourth flight winners. No card flight went to Marg DeBolt. On Sunday the Kinsmen Zone 'D' Pere Dawson tour- nament was held and the Sunset Boys came through with the winning team. Paul Baechler, Bob McDougall, Stan Connelly and John Shaddick were the team and had a total of 331. St. Marys were second with 339 and Stratford came third with 351. Overall low gross west to Paul Baechler and low net was won by Mike Goderich will now repre- sent Zone 'D' at the district tournament in September. Club matches are all drawn up, so try to get going on these as soon as possible. There will, be no extensions (no matter what the reason) this year. Race ramblings... • from page 6 and Terry Kerr on July 27, 1980 could again be broken since Chief Scram and Willvan Duke were each tim- ed in 2:00 flat at Elmira Raceway in the two divisions of this same' O.H.H.A. Stake race on June 29. R J. Direct, a four-year- old gelding by Scamp Direct - Miss Belle Bars, raised by Fred (Pete) Fowler near Londesboro, took a new 2:05 pacing record at Elmira on Monday night for Fred Maguire of Ailsa Craig. Miss Sadies Pride, a half-sister to Miss Belle Bars, from the same farm won in p,2:03 3 on Friday night. She has a 2:00 race record as a five-year- old. At Hanover Raceway on Saturday night, John Muir of Seaforth wonthe tenth with Quick Almahurst in p,2:12.1. John now owns the nine- vear-old horse by Golden Money Maker - Queen Wave that won $2,088 while racing for Bill Fleming of Clinton. ;'Arrochar Ruth, owned by Arnold Doak . of Goderich, finished second with Randy Henry up in a 2:06.2 mile in the eighth after winning two in a row. On Wednesday, June 24 at Hanover, Everlin, a three- year-old filly by Ever Ready - Noble Linda, owned and trained by Cliff Walsh of Brussels at the Clinton track, won in p,2:06 for driver John Muir of Seaforth for her first lifetime win. John also won the seventh with Misty Pebbles for Wm. Harburn of Walton in p,2:07.3. Jim Watt of Blyth was second with his Harlo Champ in the second. Goderich Raceway will open for the 1981 season this Thursday, July 2 with post time at 7:45 p.m CLINTON RECREATION COMMITTEE Experience '81 CALENDAR FOR JULY 2 TO JULY 9 *including future special events for July r SPORTS DAY THURSDAY, JULY 2- "FREE" Ages 0-18 - soccer, baseball, badminton, tennis, lacrosse, volleyball and much more offered: Meet at high school 10:00 o.m. to 12 noon - 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. TINY TOT TIME CFFRIDAY, JJ LY 3 - "FREE" or 2-5 year olds. Every Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Meet at. Clinton Arena. Please wear bathing suits and `l bring a towel. SENIOR CITIZENS' CARD PARTY MONDAY, JULY 6 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Town Hall. Admission - 50' prizes and lunch. Registration for Theatre trip, "The Fantasticks", or drop into Town Hall. before July 7 PICNIC—"FREE" TUESDAY, JULY 7 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Meet at Town Hall. Ages 6-12. Please bring lunch, drink provided. Picnic at Clinton Conservation Are. Games and prizes provided. (cancelled if rains) REGISTRATION r WEDNESDAY, JULY 8 For Story Book Gardens, at Town Hall. 10:00 am to 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Ages 5- 12. Cost '4.00 (includes admission and bus fare). SPORTS AFTERNOON WEDNESDAY, JULY 8 - "FREE" 1:01 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., at high school. Ages 8-18. Many sport activities offered. SENIOR CITIZENS' TRIP THURSDAY, JULY 9 To Huron Country Playhouse to see "The Fan- tasticks". Bus leaving Clinton Library at 1:30 p.m. ' ROLLERSKATING 1 FRIDAY, JULY 3 - 7-10 p.m. 3u Iday, .Grsly 5 - ccarizeWrii TUESDAY, JULY 7 - 7-9:30 p.m. (Adults only) sponsor •sheets - for Roll-a-Thon available at \rollerskating. Future Special Events for JULY WEDNESDAY, JULY 15 Story Book Gardens Trip, ages 5 - 12. THURSDAY, JULY 16 Roll -a -Than, 5:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. sorter Arena. Admission Free. For all ages. THURSDAY, JULY 23 "A Day in Grand Bend". Ages 12 - 18. Optional theatre show "Chapter Two" by Neil. Simon. WEDNESDAY, JULY 29 "Canada's Wonderland Trip". Ages 10, years and u p Irl�uiries - please call: 482-39970.482-7731 This Ad ',Courtesy of "[E ■ 1 1 AND SONS LTD. APID a.,..V ad C" -'O. Al 7 140• ESE mums" CENTURY SPRAYER 1