It was a squeaker!

Best thing about Sunday’s First Annual EWGA Thruway Challenge?

We all had a great time!

Next best thing?

We didn’t get wet

The only thing that makes golf any better than that: a match-up that goes down to the wire. And yesterday’s First Annual EWGA Thuway Challenge did just that.

Rochester took 3 of the 4 points on the front nine, but Syracuse grabbed 5 on the back -- sending the first annual EWGA Thruway Challenge into a tiebreaker.

A total of 12 points was up for grabs: four for the Front Nine “Team Best Ball” and eight for the Back Nine “Modified Match.” And when event organizer Debbie Harper finished tallying up the points, the result was a dead even 6-6.

We had to go to a tie breaker using net Back Nine totals, which put Rochester ahead by a mere eight strokes — a slim margin, but enough to merit the invisible 4-foot trophy plus the promised Bragging Rights.

Many thanks our chapter sponsor Ravenwood for their help with the event (and for noticing how well we kept pace of play!) — and a big thanks to the Syracuse ladies who came out to play. We enjoyed your company immensely and look forward to next year — to the start of a grand new tradition — and to playing with you again this fall before the snow flies!

Team Rochester. From left to right: Terri Altamura, Karen Lejman, Lori Hawkins, Wendy Bolton, Kirsten Mortensen, Sheree Usiatynski, Shari Morley, Debbie Harper.

Team Syracuse. From left to right: Kathy Harter, Michele Martin, Lorraine Schunck, Michelle Keib, Janice Luce, Kristie Carter, Colleen Roche, Liz Labuz.