Golf action at the Key Royale Club in Holmes Beach got started Dec. 18 with the men’s weekly modified-Stableford system match. John Cassese and John Purcell finished at plus-3 to tie for first place. Earl Ritchie was alone in second place at plus-2, while Jim Bailey and Brian Hogan were another point back in a tie for third.
The week of golf ended with members teeing up Dec. 21 for a modified scramble over nine holes. The team of Rich Salzburg, Tom Solosky and Steve Vasbinder matched the 2-under-par 30 carded by the team of Janelle Clements, Ken Nagengast and Greg Shorten for a two-way tie for first place.
At the Anna Maria City Hall horseshoe pits, before the Dec. 20 games, the AMI Pitchers met Kelly Pindskey of Meals on Wheels of Manatee County and donated $730, carrying on the group’s long-standing tradition.
Regular action saw two teams advance to the knockout round after each team forged 3-0 records during pool play. Bob Palmer earned the day’s bragging rights on the strength of a 21-14 win over Adin Shank and Gary Howcroft.
The Dec. 23 games saw fellow New England natives Bob Mason and Bob Lee team up to forge the lone 3-0 pool play record and the day’s championship.
Play gets underway at 9 a.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays at the Anna Maria pits. Warmups begin at 8:45 a.m., followed by random team selection.
There is no charge to play and everyone is welcome.