2006 Lobsterfest

The gear has been set and the landings show a good start to the 2006 spring season along the north shore of PEI. There are many signals that indicate it's time for the CMGC premier tournament, but that's the classic one. Lobster fishing can be a hellish job. The weather is usually bad around PEI in May and June with cold wind and rain coming off the Canadian mainland. Lobster fishing is dangerous too and there are few lobster fishermen with their full compliment of fingers.

The weather in May is usually much better in central Ohio, but this week has given us a taste of what the lobster fishermen feel every day. It's Lobsterfest time again. This will be the 15th annual Lobsterfest and the event has built quite a tradition. Its roots date back to 1992 when the event was held at Cherokee Hills near Indian Lake. The inaugural event was won by Vince Resor with a net score of 133. Steve Hawley is carrying the lobster headcover as the reigning Lobstefest champion having won last year's event at Turnberry with a net 141. Jeff McCorkle holds the Lobsterfest record with six titles.

The 2006 Lobsterfest returns to Turnberry on the east side of Columbus. This Arthur Hills course holds many traditional Lobsterfest values in that it is receptive to low scores, yet tightens the nerve on the closing few holes. The narrow number 17 has decided more than a few rounds. Jeff McCorkle holds the gross score record at Turnberry with a 76, Scott Kern's 63 has the net score record and Vince Resor recently posted seven consecutive 4s on the back nine. The tee times both days begin at 8:12 am.

Ths 2006 Lobsterfest Feast will be at Tom's house again this year. Given the projections for light attendance, the format will be BYOL. The best bet is the $8.99/lb deal at Giant Eagle. Tom will have his grill fired up and the pot boiling. Of course everyone needs to bring their own personal specialty side dish. The weather is iffy so pay attention on the first tee Saturday morning for additional updates. See you soon!