Horse Racing at Overlake Golf Club

Claudia & Philip Robbs

I have never played golf in a horse race format before, but since this year it began at Overlake Golf & Country Club late afternoon on a Friday, I decided to participate.  The women really got into it, dressing up in Western wear.  The beverage cart came along during the entire 1-1/2 hours to make sure that the players' thirst was quenched. 

Th event was crazy and measured chaos!  Sobie Foody set up her golf cart with stereo and speakers playing country Western music while Claudia Robbs, who deserved a prize for most glitzy and cute Western outfit, staffed two super soakers to harass and intimidate the other golfers.  There were 11 teams participating and each team was comprised of 3 golfers, one low handicap, one medium handicap and one high handicap.  Misbehavior and distracting behavior was encouraged and recommended.  Most teams crowded three people and three golf bags into a golf cart, which turned out to be quite fun. My team #5 included Bonnie Keene and Leslie Byrne.  My other golf friends, Patty Barrier and Maggie Dorsey were playing on other teams.

Maggie Dorsey and KJ Hoetmer

Team #5 was thrilled when we managed to grab one of the top three spots after two holes of play when the field was narrowed from 11 teams to only 3.  Bonnie was our star player and she managed to hit a long playable drive on the first hole and chip on close to the pin on the second hole, so we were at a total of 11 points.  We proceeded to the third hole where each team member had the chance to hit a ball on the green with best ball to be selected. 


Pat surrounded by the women



Cathi Hatch, Donna Keene, Leslie Byrne

 

We each hit a ball and selected the best ball which was on the green but not very close to the pin.  We took 4 points to complete the hole and were tied with one of the other teams for 2nd place.  We had to play a "chip off" to determine who would get 2nd place.  After taking turns pitching or putting (I chose to putt) with the other tied team, Team #5 won 2nd Place!  Hooray!

However, the only bet I placed was for our team to win while Donna bet her money on our team coming in 1st, 2nd or 3rd.  Congratulations, Donna!  You are in the money!