For the second year in a row, there is a new club champion at the Mattawa Golf and Ski Resort. Congratulations to Len Gushe for winning the final leg of the match play club champion event. He is thrilled to have the coveted parking spot for the 2026 season. Len beat me in the final leg of this tournament, but it had a bit of a twist to the ending. Regardless of the result, we had a great round, loads of fun and a perfect day for golf. Of course I am a bit disappointed to lose again in the final, but alas I lost to a great champion. Interestingly, there is more to this story.
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The Match Play Tournaments Have Started
For the past four years, I have organized a small match play tournament at the Mattawa Golf and Ski Resort. With and Open and Club Champion events, I am always hoping to add more players. This year, under a straight match play format, the numbers are smaller than last year, but alas that is the nature of the event. Regardless of the numbers, I am hoping that the field continues to be have fun and at least have a chance at playing some competitive golf.
Continue readingThe Mattawa Golf and Ski Resort Match Plays Are Back
The Mattawa Golf and Ski Resort Match Play events are back. I am placing the final touches on the organization of the events as two of the events start tomorrow.
There is an exciting change this year. After some positive responses, we have added a Ladies event. This event will start on 15 July and I will be creating the draw next weekend. So, stay tuned for that update.
For now, you can check out the following:
Rules: https://thegratefulgolfer.com/osprey-links-match-play-rules/
Club Championship Draw: https://thegratefulgolfer.com/stroke-play-results/
Men’s Open Draw: https://thegratefulgolfer.com/https-thegratefulgolfer-com-stroke-play-results/
Good luck to all. Have fun and remember to be grateful!
I am a grateful golfer! See you on the links!
Winning The Open Matchplay Tournament
I played in the final of the Mattawa Golf and Ski Resort Open Matchplay tournament yesterday. It was the final round against my friend Gary. As always, it was great fun and I am thrilled to report that I won the tournament. It was interesting that during the last round I played one of my best rounds of the year and this placed extra pressure on Gary until I closed him out. I have to say that I was initially concerned about my competition because Gary is a stick and has the potential to shoot low scores at any time. I think what made my round so memorable is the strategy I employed.
Continue readingThe Home and Away Final Results
The second leg of the the Mattawa Golf and Ski Resort versus Osprey Links is in the books. Yesterday, the Osprey Links team venture to Mattawa to try and close out their 9 to 5 lead they developed during the first round of this event. My partner, Ray, were matched up against Don and Don again for a fun competitive round. The match did not disappoint because as in previous rounds a great time was held by all! There was a big surprise to this year’s friendly competition that made everyone smile!
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