MULLET BAY:— Over the weekend 16 avid golfers split up in 4 teams and headed out to a non–moonlit Mullet Bay Golf Course to show off their skills in the dark.
Geared up with glowing golf balls and a pair of flashlights each team was trying to score as low as possible. After a fierce battle, lost balls, and near hits the surprising winner of this year’s Moonlight Scramble was ‘The Flying Dutchmen’ consisting of Andy Holmes, Jan Hendrik Boekaar, Jan Peter Holland, and Thomas Zorn who ended the 10 holes stroke play event with a total score of 31 net.
With a combined handicap of gross 91 Team, ‘The Flying Dutchmen’ was on a mission to prove that you don’t need to be a pro to have fun playing golf or to win a tournament even if it is the dark.
The second prize was won by the team of Fred Boureau, Francois-Robin Philippe, Ludovic Brun, and Laurent Mesguich with a total score of 34 net. The third prize was taken by team of Howard Hobgood, Lee Hallam, Keith Graham, and Daniel Hobgood with a total net score of 34 as well. The French players winning by having a higher handicap.
Fourth prize, we don’t mention last, was the team of Snowy Struthers, Geoff Heilman, Jean de la Salle, Bet with a net 37.
After the golf, a wonderful prize giving ceremony was hosted at the Simpson Bay Yacht Club where all teams enjoyed drinks until late at night. Some teams basked in the glory of winning while others commiserated with what could/should have been!
The next tournament organized by the SMGA will be the annual Christmas Scramble on December 12th, 2020 where one and all will start a pre-celebration of Christmas on the golf course in this exciting tournament.
For more information on this tournament or membership please contact the Golf Shop at the Mullet Bay Golf Course or check out the SMGA Facebook site at https://www.facebook.com/St.MaartenGolfAssociation
