St. Boniface Hospital Research

The Wildewood Club was once again the site of our 9th annual Stroke for Stroke Golf Tournament on Tuesday, June 15, 2010.

As opposed to last year, when some 70 hardy souls braved constant rain to conquer the 9-hole course, this year’s teams had near perfect weather in which to show off their golfing prowess. Teams were also introduced to a new category of competition, the Lab Challenge, where teams putt for prizes. Dinner and many prize draws followed.

The event was not without controversy however, as “The Pumps” claimed the tournament victory by submitting an inaccurate score. Applause received and trophy pictures taken, a review of score cards indicated that the team’s 9th hole score had not been recorded and the team was disqualified. “It was all an innocent mistake,” claimed team representative Todd Duhamel. “We were excited that we’d made par on the last hole, and in that excitement we forgot to add that hole to the total.”

Rightful tournament winners “El Quatro Hermanos” member Justin Deniset said their team was initially upset at the announcement of the Pumps as tournament winners. “Our team was years in the making. I heard they made a mistake on their scorecard, but it looked a little suspicious.” When told of allegations of steroid use by the Pumps (denied by Duhamel) Deniset replied “I’m not so sure.” In addition to the tournament trophy, El Quatro Hermanos also took honours for best costume.

Prizes were also handed out for wackiest team name (Cheating Tiger, Hidden Mistress), closest to pin (Female - Gail Pierce, Male - Randy Viray), and longest drive (Female - Lindsay Waters, Male - Alex Austria). The Lab Challenge putting competition was won by the Burrell Lab.

As usual, a great time was had by all! Over $1300 was raised this year, bringing the total amount raised over the years to more than $13,000. Congratulations to Tournament Coordinator Alex Austria, perennial sponsor Arnie Klymchuk of VWR, and the volunteers who make Stroke for Stroke a tournament we all look forward to every year!