Islanders Raise Over $700K at 16th Annual Golf Outing, Presented by UBS | New York Islanders

The event was the perfect opportunity for newcomers – like Anthony Duclair – to get more acclimated with his new teammates, as well as leadership within the organization, before he dives into his first year with the Isles.

“Just meeting everybody here in the community, and just vibing with the boys, and just having a really good time raising funds for a good cause,” Duclair said.

Admittedly, the 29 -year-old winger doesn’t play much golf and only hits the course about once a year. His goal for the day was simple.

“Just hopefully I can hit some balls straight,” Duclair said. “I’m not a good golfer, but I’m just having a good time for a good cause.”

Another fresh face in the organization is Maxim Tsyplakov, who had never played a round of golf before, but made his debut on an important day on a special stage. The Russian winger took plenty practice swings before stepping up to the tee, and faired pretty well for a rookie.

The unofficial competition for the best golfer on the team is highly debatable, with several players in contention for the top spot. Dobson has played quite a lot with Oliver Wahlstrom, and says the best golfer is either him or Mat Barzal. The gallery weighed in.

“It’s a little tough, I think people are saying Barzy but I don’t want to give that to him, so I’ll say it’s Wahlstrom,” Scott Mayfield said with a laugh.