Derek Thomson

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WASZCZUK-CAREY WINS “THE CART”

The phrase “It’s Carey and Newcombe, neck and neck… down the stretch they come!” is certainly not one heard every day…but that’s just what happened Saturday afternoon at KenWo GC in the KWGA season opener. Newcombe’s Front Nine 37 had the Windsor standout poised to throttle the field in what was a display of shot-making …

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FLOWER CART CLASSIC PREVIEW 2015

No season in the history of the KWGA has been as highly anticipated as the one upon us Saturday morning. After a long winter of shoveling, ice scraping, mental fatigue and breakdowns, the roster has convened once again at venerable KenWo GC for Saturday’s KWGA opener…The Flower Cart Classic. Last season, Gerry “Double-Double” Elliott blitzed the …

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PRO-V1(X) PROMO- PRO DEREK MacKINNON

Fellas… I just wanted to send along some correspondence I received today (Thursday April 23) from our fearless Club Professional Derek MacKinnon. Dear Mr. Commissioner & KWGA Members, I have been wanting to write this email for some time now…so glad I finally got to. After an e-mail from The Ken-Wo commish, the DOGO (Shooter …

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2015 TEE TIME PROCEDURE- APRIL 16

Fellas, In an effort to streamline the tee time process I would ask that we adhere strictly to the following procedure throughout the 2015 season. I will explain the reasoning as well. (a) VOLUNTEER TO CALL/ONLINE BOOKING: Each Sunday morning I will post a VOLUNTEER TO CALL/ONLINE BOOK box on the website. You don’t have …

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2015 POLL QUESTION RESULTS- APRIL 16

Fellas… The time is getting near. The weather has warmed and the snow is melting…and the anticipation builds for the 2015 KWGA season. However, before we all get out on the course, we need to go over some technical issues so that everything runs smoothly. With that in mind, here are a few of the …

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KENWO MASTERS PARTY- APRIL 10

  FRIDAY APRIL 10 4:00pm “THE KWGA INVADES THE ‘WO”  Fellas… I don’t know about you but this delayed spring has me going out of my tree. I can’t even look at a golf ball, clutch a club while watching The Golf Channel or shine up my beautiful orange spikes without it giving me gas. …

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2015 SOCIAL EVENTS UPDATE- MAR. 8

Dear KWGA, It gives me great pleasure to announce that dates for 4 social events for the 2015 season have been confirmed. The Commissioner’s Office thanks everyone for their continued support of the KWGA. Further news of the 2015 calendar will be announced in the coming weeks. Please check in regularly for updates. Saturday June …

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POLL QUESTIONS UPDATE- FEB.23

Fellas… Just wanted to update everyone on the status of the 2015 Poll Questions. We still have some people that need to log in and answer the questions so that I can move forward with any procedures/expenditures for this upcoming season. If you have lost, deleted or need me to send you your LOG-IN information …

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“SCOOP” McCRACKEN REPORT- Feb 11

  How to kill a Japanese Beetle/raccoon/crow/skunk: As all KWGA members are aware, our course came under siege last fall unlike anything seen since the dreaded gopher in Caddyshack. An infestation of the Japanese beetle threatened our prized fairways like a Golar at a family reunion. This month, “Scoop” McCracken takes an in-depth look at …

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2014 KWGA AWARD WINNERS

Gentlemen, A great time was had by everyone at the KWGA Closing Ceremonies held at West Side Charlie’s Friday night in New Minas. A special thanks to Rod Murray for getting the pool tables “au gratis” and to Harold Fisher for supplying a few “pizza pies”. Also, a thanks to Gerry Elliott and Tim Horton’s …

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THE WEBSITE LOWDOWN

Gentlemen, Let me explain the details about the website. The cost to set this website up was $14.99 for the year. I went ahead with this project without your knowledge because (a) I wanted it to be a surprise and (b) I figured it’s only $14.99, if the membership didn’t want or like the idea, …

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