Pike's Peak again
by Frank Solle

Shooting a blistering four-under-par 31, the team of Francis Pike, Nelson Pike, Brett Pike, Gerard Pike, and Todd Ireland repeated as Fourth-of-July Golf Tournament champs, besting a field of 14 total teams.

On a morning that presented nothing but blue skies, sunshine, and low scores, only one team carded a score over the regulation par 35 as the various five-person teams took advantage of perfect conditions on the local course groomed to perfection. “It was a great day for the tournament and a great turnout as well,” said event organizer Kevin Stipp.

Two teams came in hot on the heels of the winners as Vince Beilman, Jim McElwain, John Rademaker, and Lisa and Tom Houseman joined the crew of Bob Simpson, Leroy Fockler, Fred Rheim, and Ron and Mike Wojan to complete the course in two-under-par 33.

Prizes were donated by numerous Island businesses and individuals, with one prize awarded per hole based on player performance, while many, many others were drawn as door prizes following the completion of play and an appreciated catered lunch.

John Works, Jr. and his crew once again had the course in top shape, and once again kept the golfers on their toes with difficult pin placements at each green, proving once again this is an event not to be missed.