The Westwood Plateau Showdown: Where Golf and Wilderness Collide
After the unexpected cancellation of Major #1 at The Hills, the anticipation for Major #2 reached a fever pitch. The prestigious Westwood Plateau Golf & Country Club, known for its unforgiving terrain and now its resident bears, became the stage for this thrilling saga.
The tournament day dawned with a fleeting promise of clear skies, a mere tease amidst the week's relentless downpour. But as the heavens once again opened up, the rain refused to relent, transforming the already treacherous course into a veritable quagmire. At Westwood Plateau, errant balls aren't just lost—they're offered up to the golf gods. This year, the course added a new challenge: bears. Not the benign, berry-eating kind spotted from afar, but stealthy predators lurking in the woods, ready to pounce on unsuspecting golf carts. Two members had their bags damaged or stolen, and the encounters left the group visibly shaken. The course seemed to relish its victories as scores soared sky-high.
Amidst the chaos, newcomer Mike Myers made a splashy debut. The best non-Callaway Player’s Division score was a net 79, a score that, under normal circumstances, might raise eyebrows. But this day, under the drenching rain and the eyes of the lurking bears, it was a testament to resilience. Mike’s Callaway-adjusted score of net 74 clinched him the win. Talk about a red carpet entrance! Mike, we’ll be expecting your thank-you note.
The Master’s Division saw a solitary beacon of hope in Matt Fulton. With a dazzling net 70, Matt not only held his own but also etched his name in the club’s annals with an eagle on the Par 5 14th Hole. The first eagle of the year—a feat as rare as sunshine in the forecast. Hats off to you, Matt. That’s a masterclass in golf.
On the flip side, history was made in another, less celebrated way. For the first time this year, no one managed to sink a Deuce, leaving the $40 Deuce pot untouched. This bounty will now roll over to next week’s showdown at Ledgeview, where the stakes—and the excitement—will be even higher.
In the end, Westwood Plateau, with its treacherous terrain and unexpected hazards, proved once again why it's one of the toughest courses around. The rain, the wilderness, and the sheer challenge of the course tested every golfer’s mettle. But it also set the stage for moments of triumph and stories that will be recounted for years to come. Until next week at Ledgeview, golfers will be mulling over their strategies and hoping for friendlier skies.
Division Winners ($50 Each):
Masters Division Matt Fulton - Net 70
Players Division Mike Myers - Net 74
KP’s ($60 Pot):
Hole #3 Bob Wagner
Hole #6 Tony Izzo
Hole #12 Bob Wagner
Hole #16 Mike Myers
Deuces ($40 Pot):
No Winner — Carryover to next event
