The “Par Tee,” as the event was promoted, got started at Norway Bay’s Astra Estates golf course with 73 golfers teeing off on a gloriously sunny late summer day. Heading off in groups of four, golfers were invited to stop by the on-site depanneur prior to the first tee and were subsequently welcomed at the fifth with a refreshment stand.

The 1930s nine-hole course, designed by none other than Canadian Golf Hall of Famer Stanley Thompson and renowned American golf course architect Robert Trent Jones, plays to a par 38 and offers challenge thanks to good length on most of the holes. Current owners and community members John Edelman and Jodi Armstrong were on hand to play hosting duties and were delighted with the turnout and the cooperative weather. “What an amazing day,” Armstrong said.

Once the nine holes were complete, competitors were invited back to the Quyon Legion to continue festivities and enjoy in a hot meal and live entertainment.

Vikki Stanley, Quyon Legion president, was joined by secretary Vicky Leach and treasurer Sharon Young in planning and running the event.

“It was a great turnout,” Stanley enthused while helping serve plates of barbecued chicken, baked potatoes and a variety of salads to those who had ventured back to the Legion.

Musical band Rambler BLVD took to the stage after the meal and roundly entertained with quality instrument play as well as strong vocals from band leader Dan Blackwell.

The scramble format for the tournament generated a good deal of friendly banter and on-course laughter. Taking the honour of low round with a score of 31 were Joe Bennett, Joey Fraser, Wayne Ramsay and Glen Leach, and they were all cheered and jeered as they took their bows in a crowded Legion hall.

Awards and honours out of the way, the band played on while the Legion came alive, as attendees par-teed into the evening.

From left, golfers Rita Van Waard, Johanne Dénomme, Jennifer Sullivan and Laeticia Kearney share a laugh on the eighth fairway. Missing from the photo is teammate Bonnie Sullivan. Photo: Glen Hartle

Low round and tournament winners were, from left, Joe Bennett, Joey Fraser, Wayne Ramsay and Glen Leach. Photo: Glen Hartle

Quyon Legion president Vikki Stanley (left) and treasurer Sharon Young were integral in planning and hosting the event. Photo: Glen Hartle

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