Eagle Ridge Golf League News
League Starts on Tuesday, April 19
Bill Jackson
The Eagle Ridge Golf League will commence on Tuesday, April 19, 2019, at 5:30 PM. The 2015 season was difficult with all the weather cancellations and a four-week extension. This year we are hoping for much better weather as we have seen in years past. I am looking forward to seeing many of my friends that I have not seen since last year. If you haven’t competed in the league before, you will find that this will become your favorite day of the week. It will also make certain that you play golf once a week when, without league play, you will seldom get to play that round. Besides, it gets great people together in a time of competitiveness, friendship, and tall tales; a time if experienced, you will miss.
First, we lost two of the original officers and members of the league from 2015. Everyone has heard about the loss of Bill Copley, but some may not know of the passing of Clyde Adkins. Clyde was an inspiration to all. Two years ago he had to reenter chemotherapy. In 2014, although unable to play, Clyde came to the course on the league nights to give lessons to his son-in-law, Dean Stinebring. Of course, if one followed closely, he might see him hit an occasional shot or putt.
Clyde’s story is inspirational.
When he came back to the league in 2015, Clyde appeared frail. I approached him and asked whether he minded if I asked the club to allow him to drive to his ball. I was aware that Clyde was certainly capable of doing this, but I also knew, like anyone else who knew him understood Clyde would never ask for any advantage. When I approached him about this idea, Clyde said “No buddy,” his favorite saying, “if I can’t play how and where the others play, then I will quit!” And how did Clyde play in 2015? He was in the final group vying for the league title. That was my friend Clyde. I did not find of his passing, missing both his visitation and funeral. Regardless, I am going to miss both Bill and Clyde as will the other members of the league.
I would ask that all golfers enter into league play, regardless of their skill level or their age. Compensations are made in teeing areas, and the handicaps make everyone equal. There was only 4-points difference between 6th place and 1st place. It is great fun and an opportunity to spend time with others you would never see.
League applications are at the pro shop. Stop by, fill out your application, and pay the $25 league fee. All monies are returned in prizes and include a free banquet dinner. If you have any questions, call Dan Preece (673-4190) or me (638-4308).
By the way, know that I haven’t picked up a club since the first of November. However, I did get two new putters. You can’t have too many putters. I will be dangerous. Also, the “boys down at the pool room” said that J. Lynn See is returning from Florida, having played three or four times a week. The rumours are that J. Lynn has said he can’t wait to defend his title.
I’ll see you at the course on Tuesday, April 19.
Bill Jackson
Submitted, April 2, 2015
