Derek Thomson

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LEGENDS CLASSIC REPORT

Not many know the life golf story of Nick Waszczuk-Carey…and neither do I, but the career “angler” is writing his own story on tour in 2015. Known more for his ability to hook fish and sell icebergs to the Northern British Columbia Eskimos, Waszczuk-Carey hung on Saturday morning at the Legends Classic, winning his second event in 2015 by one …

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HOLLY SONDERS REPORT

The 2015 season has been a Jekyll and Hyde virtuoso for the KWGA’s luckiest golfer. Windsor’s answer to erectile dysfunction has struggled to find consistency on tour after a change to side-saddle putting and a multitude of swing paths. However, as the KWGA was reminded again Saturday morning…when Grampy is ON, he is impossible to stop. Grampy was …

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HERBIN EXPERIENCE REPORT

You may not like his style, stories or hair but Sheriff John put the KWGA on notice Saturday morning that the badge-toting neanderthal is not someone to be taken lightly. After assuring the KWGA brass earlier in the week that he had turned over a new leaf, Sheriff John reaped the rewards of his positive …

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PLAYERS CHAMPIONSHIP REPORT

Perhaps no KWGA pro was as hungry as Mark “The Shark” Gavin Saturday morning at The Players Championship. After 3 long years toiling on tour the wait is finally over for the Kentville product. The lovable panty bandit broke through at The TPC with a sterling round of -5, shredding the field in his finest …

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CHEESEBURGER PICNIC REPORT

THE FOGG LIFTS AGAIN! The writing is on the wall ladies and gentlemen…this is Mike White’s world…and we are all just visitors. On a perfect day for “scoring golf” The Fogg served notice Saturday afternoon that he can do just that….score. After a scratchy outward nine 44, The Fogg wielded his ax with a par …

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THE HERITAGE REPORT

Woodworth Scary Heritage Champ! In a season that has seen its fair share of epiphanies and surprises, one more smacked the KWGA upside its head Saturday morning. Like a lonesome cowboy roaming the plains foraging for meat, “Air Bud” Woodworth carted alone and used his steely nerve, signature chi rocks and a clutch par on …

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TUPPER LAKE REPORT

DON’T “TUSSLE” WITH THE FOGG!!! Finally, the fury and golf violence that is “The Fogg” may finally stop! Wolfville product and Tupper Lake savant Mike White made KenWo his personal playground of ganja Saturday morning in what can only be called a golfing miracle. After two years of slashing, cussing and trying, White used more …

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2015 MASTERS REPORT

Not even a family emergency could stop Nick Levy Saturday morning at the KWGA’s most coveted championship, the 2015 Masters. After some early morning scrambling, Levy barely made it to #1 tee on time…and was he ever glad he did. Levy fired an impressive 77 (-6) holding off a spirited run by Gary’s Biggest Johnson …

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LIVE AT THE MASTERS- FRIDAY

HARRAH’S SPORTS BOOK AND CASINO- LAS VEGAS, NV MASTERS PLAYER ODDS ***THE FAVORITES*** “The Hunchback” Kevin Newcombe (5-2)- The Hunchback has seen his fair share of dark golf years yet he has persevered through the most difficult rough patch in his career. The last 3 seasons have tested his resolve to the point he almost became Johnny Miller. …

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LIVE AT THE MASTERS- THURSDAY

WALDO LOVES NEW MASTERS SETUP Wednesday afternoon brought warm, sunny skies to KenWolia Lane which meant an overflow of KWGA talent came out of the woodwork for Men’s Night. The main story coming out of Wednesday’s practice round is what three days of rain has done to change the texture of The Masters track. A …

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LIVE AT THE MASTERS- WEDNESDAY

THE CADDY SHACK-KENWOLIA LANE June 24, 2015 Another day of rain in The Valley meant that little could be done in the way of preparation for this Saturday, so many players were left to toss and turn one more night. However, KWGA Sportsnet reporter Holly Sonders was able to catch up with “Shooter” MacKay while …

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THE 4TH REICH FIRES AN ACE!

Gentlemen, Word out of Cape Breton has it that KWGA member Doug “The 4th Reich” Irwin fired his first career ace Tuesday afternoon. Not many details are known at this time but cameras caught up to The 4th Reich just seconds after his ball found the cup. Congrats Doug from the KWGA Commissioner’s Office! LIEBE …

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LIVE AT THE MASTERS- TUESDAY

PLAYERS LOCKER ROOM KENWOLIA LANE June 23, 2015 After a day of rain Monday that washed out most practice rounds, Tuesday looks to take on a different feel as competitors should be greeted with improving conditions in their preparation. However, one competitor managed to squeeze in 18 wet holes Monday. KWGA Sportsnet reporter Holly Sonders caught up …

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LIVE AT THE MASTERS- MONDAY

BUTLER CABIN- KENWOLIA LANE June 22, 2015 The season’s first Major is upon us and the anticipation has already reached a fever pitch. This week Gerry “Double-Double” Elliott is back to defend his green jacket as well as former champion Bob Maxwell-Smart. FEDEX points leader Sheriff John also highlights a star-studded field that will no …

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THE HUNCHBACK WALKS THE MILE

After two heartbreaking collapses and runner-up finishes this season, the KWGA’s version of The Hunchback used his own event, The Medford Mile, to get his first career victory in what could possibly be the most popular win in KWGA history. Faced with a “must” par on #18, Newcombe used his steely nerve and $2000 Titleist …

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“HEIMLICH OKTOBERFEST”- JUNE 14

Es ist ein Jesus! Two weeks after an embarrassing Avon Valley meltdown and a double bogey, bogey, bogey start to his first 3 holes Sunday morning, Commissioner Ford summoned his “inner chi” and a ham&cheese sandwich to win the Munich Oktoberfest Open with a net 68. The Commissioner held off a rejuvenated and pesky Hunchback …

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GRAMPY STRIKES BACK!- AVON LEA

  Don’t look now but a runaway KWGA senior is on the loose. After a slow start to the 2015 season, Grampy Burke laid down his version of “Geriatric Justice” Saturday morning at Avon Valley GC with a stunning 74, dusting a field unfamiliar with the turtle-back greens, lack of hospitality cart, drinking water or …

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AVON LEA OPEN PREVIEW

With the 2015 KWGA season in full swing it’s time to turn our attention to this week’s event, the Avon Lea Open. This event marks the only KWGA event away from the friendly confines of KenWo and that means one thing…survival. Four of the Top 8 in the FEDEX Standings will not be teeing it …

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“SKOAL BANDITS”- LOCKED & LOADED

What do you get when a Shih-Tzu and a Doberman start playing “sniffing in circles?” I know, I didn’t want to think about that either but the golf universe is forced to now that the epic battle of Locke vs Elliott has seen it’s first installment in what surely will be many more this KWGA season. The …

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THE APOCALYPSE? THE SHERIFF WINS! -MAY 16

To say the sun shines on every dog’s arse would not do justice to what happened at KenWo GC Saturday morning as KWGA outcast John “The Sheriff” Amirault laid waste to the field, clawing his way to his first career victory with a stunning 78 (-5). The Sheriff shot out of the gates like diarrhea …

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