The weather was hot and the greens were hotter at the annual Mt. Brenton Men’s Amateur Golf tournament, Sept 10-11,
In all, 190 golfers convened to pitch, putt, and drive the weekend away.
According to organizers, participants came from all over Vancouver Island, the mainland and the U.S. to compete. A few participants were visiting from as far away as Australia and New Mexico.
Not only did the tournament bring together dozens of golfers for a great round on the links, money was also raised for a good cause. On Saturday, the 50/50 draw brought in $280 for the Pacific Parkinsons Research Institute in memory of Lyle Ehnes.
On Sunday, the 50/50 draw garnered $100 in proceeds for the Canadian National Institute for the Blind.
Taking home first place was Greg Koster of Crowne Isle, Courtenay with his two day gross score of 138.
See below for the top 14 two day scores.
1st - Greg Koster
Gross total: 138
2nd - Tyler Van Anrooy
Gross total: 142
3rd - Dustin Pewarchuk
Gross total: 143
4th - Dustin Yeager
Gross total: 143
5th - Aaron Cramb
Gross total: 144
6th - Bill Parker
Gross total: 144
7th - Casey Parsons
Gross total: 145
8th - Phil Ashton
Gross total: 145
9th - Larry So
Gross total: 146
10th - Frank Bayuk
Gross total: 147
11th - Jay Banfield
Gross total: 147
12th - Matt Powell
Gross total: 147
13th - Sandy Harper
Gross total: 147
14th - Steve Barz
Gross total: 147