Hurricanes, Rain, & Golf Gournament In Nicaragua On The Horizon?
Wait did someone ask about golf today? I am sorry Greg! You and your buddy will have no golf today we have had just too much rain! Last Night alone the rain gauge registered 4 inches of rainfall!!! In fact I have had the golf course closed for the past week and it does not look any better for golfers or surfers with three hurricanes on the Atlantic and Caribbean. Whilst these hurricanes are on the other coast it does affect Iguana immensely with rainfall. For some reason the storms on the other coasts bring in a tail effect of rains thereby causing us to shut down. Our resident engineer Juan Carlos called me this morning to say he would not be making it into the project, as the river is just too high and not passable! This is the earliest heavy rain I have seen in late August and early September. Just check out these amazing waterspouts, which tell us how dangerous it can be out here for the months of September. Remember October is yet to come! So while I sit stuck out here I decide to move forward and plan for Golf!
"But Ulrik you did say there would be golf!" Yes I did! It is now set, Hacienda Iguana's Golf and Beach Club 2nd annual golf tournament benefiting the Iguana Children’s School! The dates are set for Friday 21st, Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd of November 2008. Last year we had over 80 people in attendance with 50 golfers of all skill levels along with 5 professionals and this year we anticipate approximately 70 golfers and around 100 attendees! While Iguana has double in condos and homes since our last tournament we are anticipating a full house so space will be limited. Please reserve your spots now by calling Humberto Sanchez at humberto@haciendaiguana.com or calling (505) 855-7906. IF you cannot attend we are still taking donations and sponsors. Hopefully two major liquor distributors will take part this year! We already have commitments from Costa Rica teams!
We have already seen Dexter make a hole in one.... can someone repeat that task this year to win a golf cart, will some out drive last years longest drive champion Tim Baker, and will Team Vamos hold on to defend there title as tournament winners or will there be a new team from Costa Rica to take the trophy across the San Juan river? Will Ulrik keep the worst golfer trophy or does he get to hand it off to someone in his class? All these questions to be answered soon....we look forward to seeing you very soon!
posted by Ulrik Oldenburg @ 8:06 AM
