I am currently in two match play tournaments at my home course of Mattawa Golf and Ski Resort. These events (which I organize) are my attempt to involve more golfers to play tournaments at my home course. Currently, I am playing well, however each match is unique and because of this my preparation must be tailored differently. I have not played against any of my competitors before so the unknown forces me to evaluate my play without considering my opponent.
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Being Chased Off The Golf Course
Yesterday, I was chased off the golf course with two holes to play. I was playing in the Open Match Play event when suddenly thunder and lightening snuck up and forced us to leave the course. As we finished the 16th hole and looked back at the tee box, large flashes of white light and low crashes of thunder help us to quickly decide to head to the club house. Unfortunately, us having to leave was both good and bad.
Continue readingThe 2023 Match Play Event At The Mattawa Golf and Ski Resort
Similar to last year, I am running a fun, members only, Club Championship stroke match play event at the Mattawa Golf and Ski Resort starting 7 July. In addition to the members only event, I am running an Open Match Play Tournament for non-members. I have tried to organize the event to start one month earlier and I am looking forward to seeing how the play unfolds. I have a few lessons learned from last year and I hope this year’s events will run as smooth as last year. The following details will clarify exactly what is happening.
Continue readingMy First Match Play Win Of 2022
As I have in the past, I organized a match play tournament at my home course of Mattawa Golf and Ski Club. It is a very small event and the players that joined were looking for something new to do. Yesterday, I was fortunate to play my first match against Gary. He is a 77 year old man who just loves to play golf. Now before you roll your eyes, Gary is a stick and I had to play a strong round to get my first Match Play win of 2022.
Continue readingRunning A Match Play Event At The Mattawa Golf and Ski Resort
As in years past, I am running a fun, members only, stroke match play event at the Mattawa Golf and Ski Resort starting 9 August. This year’s event is free and the prize is bragging rights. Because I am new to the Mattawa course, I am a bit late getting things off the ground. We are only running a stroke event because it is no way to confirm the players handicaps. Regardless, it should be a fun time and the draw will be determined at random once I have gather all the names.
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The Grateful Golfer 