A field of eight women competed in a scratch play — no handicap — single-elimination tournament over several weeks beginning in February to determine the eventual Key Royal Club champion.
Jenny Huibers and Debi Wohlers were the last two standing and faced off March 17 in an extremely competitive 18-hole match to decide the 2021 ladies’ championship.
The two women battled it out and were even through 17 holes, but Wohlers won the last hole to defend her 2020 title — her seventh straight year as top women’s golfer.
Congrats to both players from The Islander.
In regular golf action at the Holmes Beach club, the men played their weekly modified-Stableford system match March 29.
Tim Friessen, Buddy Foy, Ken Nagengast and Earl Richie were on fire, combining for a plus-12.
Individual honors were shared by Ron Buck, Nagengast and Ritchie with each of them carding a plus-4.
The women were on the course March 30 for a nine-hole individual-low-net match in three flights.
Roxanne Koche’s 2-under-par 30 gave her a two-stroke victory in Flight A over Helen Pollock, Margrit Layh and Judy Christensen, who tied for second place at even-par 32.
Kay Neal fired a 1-under-par 31 to take first place in Flight B. Pam Alvord came in second at 1-over-par 33.
Terry Westby carded a 3-under-par 29, the low-net round of the day and a first-place finish in Flight C. Peggi Clauhs took second with an even-par 32.
The men were back on the course April 1 for a nine-hole scramble. Ken Butler, Mike Gillie, Jeff Jump and Jack Lowry combined on a 3-under-par 29 to earn clubhouse bragging rights.
Horseshoe news
Only two teams managed the 3-0 record in pool play and battled for the day’s title in March 31 horseshoe action at the Anna Maria City Hall pits.
Bob Rowley and Tim Sofran jumped out to an early lead and held on for a 22-17 victory over Tom Skoloda and Norm Langeland.
Two teams also advanced to the knockout stage during the April 3 games. Steve Doyle and Bob Heiger had an easy stroll into the winner’s circle with a 23-3 victory over Tom Farrington and Tom Betty in the championship game.
Play gets underway at 9 a.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays. Warmups begin at 8:45 a.m., followed by random team selection.
There is no charge to play and everyone is welcome.
No games at center
With the champions decided and the spring-summer season yet to start, the fields were quiet at the Center of Anna Maria Island, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria.
The youth soccer league was to begin competition Tuesday, April 6, with Spirit Day, and matches will begin the week of April 13.
Consecutive matches will be played Tuesdays, starting at 6 p.m.
Registration for adult kickball concludes Friday, April 9.
Teams can be 8-15 players with the cost per team $500 or $650 per team with a sponsorship.
Games will be played Mondays, starting at 6 p.m..
Adult soccer will be played starting at 6 p.m. Thursdays, with the first matches set for April 8.
For more information about center sports, call the center at 941-778-1908.