Braving gusty winds and sometimes driving rain, 30 hardy golfers, see above, took to the links for the “Wurst Golf Tournament and Blues Fest” on Oct. 10, at the Lopez Island Golf Club. Highlights included fabulous snacks by the Galley and Haven, fresh oys-ter shooters, and beer tastings from Lopez Island Brewing Company and Orcas Island’s Island Hoppin’ Brewing Company.

Winning teams in the 18 hole scramble format included:

First Place: Bob Gerfy, Joyce Kruithof, Mike Summers, Jeff Hanks and Duane Bordvick, Judy Welker, Roy Paswaters;

Second Place: Steve Kyser, Jay Lynch, Joe Reynolds, Chris Dern and Rob Nou, Jim Ghiglione, Tom Harron, Ron Brummel;

Jeff King Challenge Hole: Team Steve Bryson, Gary Blair, Jimmy Gouge, Gary Cassidy;

Trick Shot: Jimmy Gouge, with his roof top bounce off the locker barn onto the #9 green.

Longest Drive: Men – Jim Ghiglione, Women – Joyce Kruithof.

Proceeds from the tournament benefit Lopez Children’s Center.