Bruce Taplin fended off a fierce field of competitors to win Sunday’s “Three Clubs and a Putter” tournament at Shelter Island Country Club.
Taplin, SICC’s reigning club champion, shot a 36, one stroke better than his rivals. Finishing in a three-way tie for second place was John Wallace, Gordon Cantley and Skylar Needham, each shooting 37.
Karen Gibbs blew away all comers among women golfers, scoring a stellar round of 40.
“I should play with three clubs more often,” she quipped. Her closest competitors were Mary Fran Gleason and Sue Hine, who tied for second with scores of 46.
Fewest putts honors went to Gordon Cantley and Linda Hacker. They each had 13. Patty Hollywood netted $173 in the 50-50 raffle.
The tournament, organized by SICC board members Ann Beckwith and Karen Gibbs, was the club’s first in this pandemic summer and attracted more than 30 member and non-member golfers, a fine turnout. Well done, Goat Hill golfers!
The next SICC outing, the ever-popular Backwards Tournament, takes place on Sunday, August 16. Shotgun start is 4 PM.
About Shelter Island Country Club
Shelter Island Country Club, known affectionately as “Goat Hill,” is a historic, nine-hole public golf course. The course was was established in 1901 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Little has changed since. The course covers 2,512 yards of widely varying, hilly terrain. These variations keep the course interesting round after round and from season to season.
SICC is situated on one the highest points on the island with scenic views of Peconic Bay and Dering Harbor. Warm up before your round at our seven-station driving range. Golf carts, pull carts and clubs are available for rent. SICC Memberships rates start at $500, making Goat Hill one of the most affordable golf memberships on Long Island. Learn more at shelterislandcc.org.
