The charity golf tournament I played in yesterday was fantastic. The point of the event was to raise money for North Bay and District Humane Society Adoption Centre project and from the looks of the smiling faces around the club house, this event was a huge success. Upon our arrival we registered and quickly headed to the lunch BBQ to scarf down a cheeseburger. With a full belly and water in hand, my group of regulars headed to our starting hole. The weather was fantastic and course (Osprey Links Golf Course) was in great shape. By all accounts, the day was going to be amazing!

As I stated yesterday, we expected to shoot an 8 under par. With Osprey Links being in fantastic shape, our goal of shooting a low score was definitely possible We started on the 5th hole and shot 4 birdies in the first 9 holes. We were on fire and I thought our goal was going to be easily attainable. As fast as started, we cooled off and shot 2 birdies in the last 9 holes. I was temporarily disappointed, but quickly got over myself as I focused on the real reason we were playing in this charity tournament: supporting the humane society and having fun. We accomplished these two goals without question.

As we rounded the front nine, we were met on the 10th tee box by Kerry Dunn from Homewood Suites by Hilton and Cassy Beaudry from the Hampton Inn by Hilton North Bay. They had a swag tent set up and we had our chance to play plinko. Both of these ladies were fun to talk too and helped pass the time we had to wait for our turn to play the back nine. Thanks Kerry and Cassy for the swag.

For a very reasonable price, the charity event offered a bbq lunch, gift card to Casey’s Restaurant, 18 holes of golf with a cart, and a buffet dinner at Casey’s Restaurant after the round of golf. Although I did not make it to the buffet due to timing challenges, Blair said it was delicious. All of this was great value for our donation to the North Bay Humane Society.

As usual, Jeff Rogerson’s team at Osprey Links were professional, engaging and great hosts. The course was in great shape and the greens were rolling extremely well. Although the area experienced a great deal of rain in the morning, the course shone as it always had. Osprey Links was the perfect venue for the charity event and their efforts contributed to fantastic event.

I enjoy playing in charity events. I especially was thrilled to meet up with my old crew and play my old course. As we looped around Osprey Links, we were all very grateful to have the opportunity to play golf as a team and support such a worthy cause.

I am a grateful golfer! See you on the links!