The thirty-ninth annual INTERNATIONAL HUSBAND & WIFE GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP was celebrated in style and splendor at the magnificent Casa de Campo Resort in the Dominican Republic during the week of February 5-11, 2023.
Casa de Campo still sets the standard as “The Greatest Winter Golf Resort in the Caribbean”! This ocean-front tropical vacation experience was highlighted by friendly golf competition. The spectacular collection of Pete Dye golf courses challenged us with a variety of water-fronted and ocean breeze affected golf holes … but the ocean vistas remained “unchallenged” as they soothed our souls and reminded us “We are not in Kansas anymore, Toto”! Over the thirty-nine Championship years, golfing couples from thirty-two states, Great Britain, Canada, Mexico, Trinidad, Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico have competed for the Gross and Net Championships.
The Net Championship commenced in challenging Caribbean weather with plenty of sunshine and a “brisk breeze” on the Teeth of The Dog. Mary & Lynn McCann, Ponte Vedra Bch. FL and Liz & Trip Devens took the 1st rd lead with scores of 66. The Devens followed up with 73 on Teeth and 67 on Dye Fore (206 total) to claim the 2023 Net Championship. Eileen & Jason Riccardo, Hillsborough, NJ earned the 2ndplace trophy and June & Kevin Downer, The Villages, FL placed third. Sally & Robert Burke, Johns Island, SC won the Diamond Flight. Jenny & Chris Colapietro, Yardley, PA, won the Emerald Flight. Kitty & Bob Lovett, Marietta, GA won the Ruby Flight. Kathy & Dick Bradbury, Beaufort, SC, won the Sapphire Flight.
The Gross Championship was exciting with two teams tied going into the final round. Maura & Rob Price, Montgomery, TX shot 70 & 77 while Andrea & Len Krahn, Abbotsford, BC CANADA shot 74 73. The Prices shot an exciting 74 (221 total) to win the 2023 Crown and edge the runner-up Krahns by 4 shots (225 total). 2022 Net Champions, Laura & Neil Guanci, Henderson, NV. finished in third place. Olivia & Thomas Bayagich, Washington, MI, won the Gross Silver Flight “Charles Cup” (83-78-82=243 total).
Karen & Scotty George, New York, NY, earned the “Smyth” Anniversary Award. Jim Martin, Johns Island, SC, won the “Cleverotty” Award. Jenny & Chris Colapietro, Yardley, PA were recognized with the “Walker” Cup. Bill Goodson, Winston-Salem, NC, earned the coveted “Yarrington” Trophy.
“The sand may brush off, the salt may wash clean, the tans may fade…but the memories will last forever!”
For information on the 40th annual, 2024 International Husband & Wife Golf Championship, at a site to be announced, please check our web site or contact tournament directors Kathie and Bill Johnstone:
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