Raining Birdies at the Grand Scandia

(Left to right) Rick Hecker, Tomm Hummel, Bob Spielman and Richard Brisch rained in 14 birdies on July 18, which was enough to make them the winning foursome at the Grand Scandia Golf Benefit.

A dark, overcast day mixed with occasional rain and drizzle, greeted golfers at this year’s 15th Annual Grand Scandia held at Peninsula Golf Course Sunday, July 18.

The winning foursome from the Men’s Division rained in 14 birdies along with their four pars, for a sizzling score of 57. The seasoned team of three 60-somethings and one 50-year-old, comprised of Rick Hecker, Tomm Hummel (see Player Profile), Bob Spielman, and Richard Brisch (see Short Shots).

Paul Crittenden’s precision tee shot on the par-three, number eight not only secured a birdie for his team, but also won the incredible “closest to the pin” prize of $1,000 cash. Crittenden’s ball landed just inches from cup.

The team of Keith Kasen, Claudia Kasen, Jim Gelhaar, and Cathie Gelhaar won the Mixed Division while the team of Teresa Martin, Sharon Daubner, Carrie Baldwin, and Cheryl Cizek took home first place in the Women’s Division. See below for further results.

1st Place Men – Net: Paul Stoltman, Jim Hamilton, Jeff Kalbas and Koni Gordon

1st Place Mixed – Net: Dan White, Marie White, Ted Laitner and Nancy Laitner

1st Place Women’s – Net: Dolly Emerson, Betty Ford, Chris Forbes and Marilyn Cushing

Women: Longest Putt on #16 – Sharon Koessl; Straightest Drive on #13 – Sharon Koessl.

Men: Longest Putt on #9 – Bob Ross; Closest to Pin in one on #17 – Rick Hecker; Longest Drive on #6 – Mike Daubner; Straightest Drive on #1 – Tomm Hummel.

Costume Contest Winner: Doug McCubbin.