LAMPMAN — Ronnie Wells is a resident of Lampman, and he loves a good game of golf.
Wells was born in Newfoundland. When he was 18 years old, he moved to Toronto for work, along with a couple of his friends.
Wells and his pals began to play golf and thoroughly enjoyed the game. They would play three or four games a week.
“We played every chance we had,” said Wells.
This group of friends were dedicated to the game. They were so determined to play, that even after one of Wells friends contacted poison ivy, when his golf ball launched in the bushes, he continued to finish his round.
Wells moved from Ontario to Fort Nelson, B.C. He was a trucker, and it did not leave time for the golf game that he enjoyed. He was lucky to play four or five times a year.
From Fort Nelson, he moved to Cranbrook, B.C. and began to pick up the game once again.
Now, Wells lives in Lampman with his partner Trina Schell. Although Schell is not a golfer, she encourages Wells to go and enjoy the game. Schell is a teacher at the Stoughton Central School and would much rather read.
For the first time, Wells bought a membership at the Lampman Golf Club so he can golf as often as he likes. He purchased better golf clubs and even invested in a golf cart.
Although Wells does not play in tournaments, he is extremely competitive with himself. He wants to do better each time he plays.
“I want to play well and I’m always looking at ways to improve my game,” said Wells.
At present, he is trying to book lessons with a pro golfer in Estevan so he can correct his swing and get pointers.
Right now, he is building a garage with a mancave attached at the back. In this area, Wells will have a golfing simulator which gives all kinds of data. It will help Wells with his swing, speed of the ball and distance.
On July 22, Wells was to fly to Newfoundland to visit his parents and play golf on the courses there, but his flight was cancelled by Air Canada. Since he is on holidays and his plans were changed, he intends to play golf daily, if possible.
“The Lampman Golf Club is a wonderful place,” said Wells. “The guys that keep the greens cut and manicured do an excellent job.”
Wells hopes to retire in the next years. It is his plan to play golf more often and enter into tournaments.
“I just love playing golf,” said Wells.
