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Over 40 Intelexians vie for top spot in 2nd annual Intelex Spring Classic

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After a beautiful day at Deer Creek Golf and Country Club, the Second Annual Intelex Spring Classic is in the books. This year more than 40 golfers entered the tournament vying for the top spot. Top honours go to the Team of Frank Friesen, Melanie Cook, Kellie Hart and Steve Buffett who came first with a score of 70. 

The 5,759-yard, par-70 track was made up of Deer Creek’s Ruby Course and Diamond course. This obviously did not pose a threat to the Intelex golfers as there was a second team that went low with a score of 70 but because of a tie-breaker they came in second. This team was Greg Bilous, Bryan Humphries, Matt Turczyn and Mitch Doyle, and they now have the experience to lead their team to victory next year.

The day was not all about going low but also about some individual achievement. Kristy Sadler laced off a massive tee shot to win longest drive for the ladies, and Frank Friesen poked a mediocre 336 yarder out there to take home the longest drive for the men. Boom Boom (Augustine Chan) also left his mark on the tournament by sniping a tee shot on the 144-yard, par-three fourth hole to take home closest-to-the-pin for the men.  Lastly, there was no closest-to-the-pin prize won by the ladies, however the “girl power award” goes to Sonia Grunau for bearing the heat, humidity and long day on the course while pregnant. Congratulations Sonia!

Notably, players came across a snapping turtle (pictured), but Intelex CEO and President Mark Jaine and other Intelexians helped it across the course.

All in all it was an amazing day but there is only one winner. This year the four names to be immortalized on the Spring Classic Trophy will be Frank, Melanie, Kellie and Steve.  Those who wish to present a challenge for top spot next year merely need wait 365 more days until the Spring Classic Strikes again.  Stay Tuned!

Intelexians swing into spring at first annual golf classic

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Westview Golf and Country ClubIntelexians recently gathered at the Westview Golf Club north of Toronto for the inaugural Intelex Annual Spring Classic.

Five teams participated in this rainy Saturday event, but only one team would have its members immortalized as the first players to win the tournament. It was a hard-fought battle that saw two teams post a respectable four over 76 in a tie for second, while one team brought their A game, posting a three over 75 to win the tournament and the title.

But the day was not all about scores. Other notable achievements included Augustine “boom boom” Chan wining the Long Drive Competition and Bevin “pin hunter” Lyon taking home the prize for landing a drive closest to the pin.

There were also a few stories that made the day memorable as well. Anthony Cogliano tapped into his inner “Happy Gilmore” to provide a unique and effective contribution to the team. It is rumored Michael Culkin was able to capture it on video. 

Also, Woody Brown, in a masterful display of driving ability, saved Bevin Lyon, the cart and himself from a near disaster. For this he won a brand new golf bag donated by Golf Town.

The tournament came down to the final group and the final putt.  Bevin Lyon, Tomas Kuras, Matt Shaw, and Woody Brown crowded the 18th green with the rest of the competitors to watch the final group play out the final hole. The game – and the winner of the trophy – was still undecided at this point. As the pressure poured on, Intelex President and CEO Mark Jaine sunk a long, 20-foot put to put his team in second place.

Once the score cards were tallied, we had clear winners: Bevin, Tomas, Matt and Woody would take home the big prize and trophies. Congratulations everyone on a great round!

If you want to take part in the 2011 Intelex Fall Classic, touch base with Matt Shaw. Details are currently in the works and will be released over the summer. If you missed the spring classic do not make the same mistake twice!