Rain Delay
Well not much to report on due the rain on Thursday and the
Founders Day weekend. For those who didn't attend the Founders Day party Friday you missed a really nice affair. Good food, good music and an overall good job by the staff.
The rain continued to play havoc with golf on Saturday but did clear up long enough to get the Founders tournament in. Sunday was nice but very windy. Tuesday looks OK. The course has been very wet, but maybe the wind dried it out yesterday.
Allie, our grill room bartender has been in the hospital with gall stones. Hope she gets well soon.
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Not Again!
While I didn't play with the group yesterday due to another golf commitment I received a phone late in the day from Ron M who wanted to know where the Shake of the Day money was. Seems he rolled 5 fours and wanted to buy drinks. Of course I couldn't pass up a free drink and dropped what I was doing and hot footed to the Grill Room. After a thorough interrogation of the assembled group I paid him $145.00 and ordered a beer. It is important to insure there were no cahoots going on and people just wanted a drink. This is the 2nd time Ron M has hit the mini jackpot. The last time was around the Masters. Not to worry there still is $150.00 plus in the pot.
Too bad about the rain and the return of every one's money. I take it TTS wasn't playing well. Normally it would have been a 9 hole competition, but the Captain of the Day has the right to make the call.
While I didn't play with the group yesterday due to another golf commitment I received a phone late in the day from Ron M who wanted to know where the Shake of the Day money was. Seems he rolled 5 fours and wanted to buy drinks. Of course I couldn't pass up a free drink and dropped what I was doing and hot footed to the Grill Room. After a thorough interrogation of the assembled group I paid him $145.00 and ordered a beer. It is important to insure there were no cahoots going on and people just wanted a drink. This is the 2nd time Ron M has hit the mini jackpot. The last time was around the Masters. Not to worry there still is $150.00 plus in the pot.
Too bad about the rain and the return of every one's money. I take it TTS wasn't playing well. Normally it would have been a 9 hole competition, but the Captain of the Day has the right to make the call.
Monday, July 20, 2009
The Weekend Recap
In reverse order it was a pretty good weekend. How about the British Open? What a great ending! I'm sure most of you, as was I, were rooting for Tom Watson. Just think a pro Jr/Sr almost pulled off the biggest sports story of the year.
Saturday Bob B. finally got his first hole-in-one. He said he feathered a 3 wood (really an 8 iron) in on #4. Needless to say there was a little celebrating going on afterwards. Congrats from all your thirsty friends.
The great match continued with Ron using a sub while his trusted companion went on the invitational circuit at SOCC. Bill S and I came out kind of flat and let them win 3 bets. I'm not totally sure whether they are still in the hole or even after two months. The match will resume next weekend when Dean returns from his travels and I'm sure will have many "fish tales" about his time at SOCC.
Finally in a lame attempt to break his spell of bad luck and play Sarge ran the game last Thursday. I think he cooked his own goose with 2 best of three, played off his ball for the field.
That's a pretty tough format but interesting to say the least. Sarge's team struggled the entire day. He even tried to recalculate using full strokes and they couldn't break par.
A new rule was implemented on Thursday by the Exec. Comm. If you have to hit 2 on the first tee then you must play the 2nd (a true mulligan). Just remember this is for your own good as we approach the tournament season.
The shake of the day is now over $280.00.
In reverse order it was a pretty good weekend. How about the British Open? What a great ending! I'm sure most of you, as was I, were rooting for Tom Watson. Just think a pro Jr/Sr almost pulled off the biggest sports story of the year.
Saturday Bob B. finally got his first hole-in-one. He said he feathered a 3 wood (really an 8 iron) in on #4. Needless to say there was a little celebrating going on afterwards. Congrats from all your thirsty friends.
The great match continued with Ron using a sub while his trusted companion went on the invitational circuit at SOCC. Bill S and I came out kind of flat and let them win 3 bets. I'm not totally sure whether they are still in the hole or even after two months. The match will resume next weekend when Dean returns from his travels and I'm sure will have many "fish tales" about his time at SOCC.
Finally in a lame attempt to break his spell of bad luck and play Sarge ran the game last Thursday. I think he cooked his own goose with 2 best of three, played off his ball for the field.
That's a pretty tough format but interesting to say the least. Sarge's team struggled the entire day. He even tried to recalculate using full strokes and they couldn't break par.
A new rule was implemented on Thursday by the Exec. Comm. If you have to hit 2 on the first tee then you must play the 2nd (a true mulligan). Just remember this is for your own good as we approach the tournament season.
The shake of the day is now over $280.00.
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Saturday on Tuesday
Well the Hi Ho Silver boys wanted to play the regular Saturday match on Tuesday, and being the nice guys we are we obliged them. It was kind of a mistake since they were able to squeeze out a two bet win. We're still not sure how it happened but it did. The good thing is we are still playing with their money after all these months.
Now we have truly created a monster in Ron H. His team won for like the 5th straight time. This has got to stop. We have given him almost every possible combination of partner and he continues to collect the money. He may have stopped himself. His handicap has dropped to 4! If he plays to that with the pairings I'm thinking of and still wins then more power to him.
TTS was seen wandering around mumbling about string again today, and saying he will definitely get it right in the future. John G ( a partner on Sunday) said if he didn't they might string him up. No pun intended there. It would probably be a good idea to keep sharp knives away from him also.
The shake of the day continues to grow. We are now at $266.00. The next winner will be buying a lot of drinks for sure.
Well the Hi Ho Silver boys wanted to play the regular Saturday match on Tuesday, and being the nice guys we are we obliged them. It was kind of a mistake since they were able to squeeze out a two bet win. We're still not sure how it happened but it did. The good thing is we are still playing with their money after all these months.
Now we have truly created a monster in Ron H. His team won for like the 5th straight time. This has got to stop. We have given him almost every possible combination of partner and he continues to collect the money. He may have stopped himself. His handicap has dropped to 4! If he plays to that with the pairings I'm thinking of and still wins then more power to him.
TTS was seen wandering around mumbling about string again today, and saying he will definitely get it right in the future. John G ( a partner on Sunday) said if he didn't they might string him up. No pun intended there. It would probably be a good idea to keep sharp knives away from him also.
The shake of the day continues to grow. We are now at $266.00. The next winner will be buying a lot of drinks for sure.
Monday, July 13, 2009
Saturday Washout
Saturday was a washout for some of us. Others who were able waited for the showers to pass and played in the Belmont Cup. I understand it was a good event and worthy of addition to the tournament schedule. Too bad many couldn't play because the published schedule was changed! Oh well there is always next year.
Sunday saw the DD of S (hosted off site). A fun couples event that seems to bring out the best in some. Question for TTS-do you understand how to use string yet? If not there will be a class you can attend next year.
Back to business this week. Weather looks good and the competition should be fierce. Bring your A game and most of all your $5.00.
Saturday was a washout for some of us. Others who were able waited for the showers to pass and played in the Belmont Cup. I understand it was a good event and worthy of addition to the tournament schedule. Too bad many couldn't play because the published schedule was changed! Oh well there is always next year.
Sunday saw the DD of S (hosted off site). A fun couples event that seems to bring out the best in some. Question for TTS-do you understand how to use string yet? If not there will be a class you can attend next year.
Back to business this week. Weather looks good and the competition should be fierce. Bring your A game and most of all your $5.00.
Friday, July 10, 2009
Three In a Row
Ron H can't complain anymore. His team has one three days in a row. Fortunately I was on his team one of those times. The rest of you need to step up your games and put a stop to his runaway train. To give him credit 3 birdies on the front nine was something to see (holes 1, 8, and 9) coupled with one on 15. Nice to see new faces playing and it is always good to have fresh money in the game. If these numbers continue we may have to devise a new system for pairing players. Any thoughts would be appreciated. Also good to have the Pro with us.
Very unusual to have slow play like yesterday. There was one group that had the whole course backed up. Let's hope this is the rare occurrence. Next week is the women's district match play for three days. Since they are in the morning I don't think they will impact us very much, but will probably push the seniors back to the afternoon at least one day.
The weather looks to be good for the next seven days. Hate to say it but we now need some rain. There are areas that are really drying out. Also saw Eric watering during the day which is not always a good sign.
Saw TTS yesterday. He said the rumor about him going to LA for the Michael Jackson Memorial was false. He could only make it to Gary, Indiana in the Winnebago because of the driving time. But, he said it was a thrill of a lifetime to be part of such an historic event. If you are nice he'll show you his souvenir t-shirt (without the AP Parts logo).
Ron H can't complain anymore. His team has one three days in a row. Fortunately I was on his team one of those times. The rest of you need to step up your games and put a stop to his runaway train. To give him credit 3 birdies on the front nine was something to see (holes 1, 8, and 9) coupled with one on 15. Nice to see new faces playing and it is always good to have fresh money in the game. If these numbers continue we may have to devise a new system for pairing players. Any thoughts would be appreciated. Also good to have the Pro with us.
Very unusual to have slow play like yesterday. There was one group that had the whole course backed up. Let's hope this is the rare occurrence. Next week is the women's district match play for three days. Since they are in the morning I don't think they will impact us very much, but will probably push the seniors back to the afternoon at least one day.
The weather looks to be good for the next seven days. Hate to say it but we now need some rain. There are areas that are really drying out. Also saw Eric watering during the day which is not always a good sign.
Saw TTS yesterday. He said the rumor about him going to LA for the Michael Jackson Memorial was false. He could only make it to Gary, Indiana in the Winnebago because of the driving time. But, he said it was a thrill of a lifetime to be part of such an historic event. If you are nice he'll show you his souvenir t-shirt (without the AP Parts logo).
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Finally!
We all knew it had to happen someday. The stars aligned, the format agreed, the team worked and Ron H finally broke the ice and won. In the end it took a scorecard playoff that went 4 holes but his team did win. He said he was going to celebrate by taking his wife to dinner and mumbled something about Burger King. Personally if it was me I'd have gone big and gone to Sonic for the big night out.
Great group on Tuesday, 17 players. The only challenge is to try pair everyone up and come up with a tough format. Can't comment on the pairings but thought the format was challenging. It was tough not to give shots back. Have to say the playing conditions were as good as they get. Maybe a little windy but great weather for early summer. The rest of this week looks to be the same.
We missed TTS yesterday. Could the rumor be true? Did he really buy tickets to the Michael Jackson memorial on EBay? That's probably the case since we all know what a fan he is of contemporary music. Wonder if he drove the Winnebago to the memorial?
We all knew it had to happen someday. The stars aligned, the format agreed, the team worked and Ron H finally broke the ice and won. In the end it took a scorecard playoff that went 4 holes but his team did win. He said he was going to celebrate by taking his wife to dinner and mumbled something about Burger King. Personally if it was me I'd have gone big and gone to Sonic for the big night out.
Great group on Tuesday, 17 players. The only challenge is to try pair everyone up and come up with a tough format. Can't comment on the pairings but thought the format was challenging. It was tough not to give shots back. Have to say the playing conditions were as good as they get. Maybe a little windy but great weather for early summer. The rest of this week looks to be the same.
We missed TTS yesterday. Could the rumor be true? Did he really buy tickets to the Michael Jackson memorial on EBay? That's probably the case since we all know what a fan he is of contemporary music. Wonder if he drove the Winnebago to the memorial?
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Green Speed & Geese
Talked with Eric this AM while watching the animal control people corralling the geese for removal to McGee Marsh. He said the green speed over the weekend was between 11 and 12. If anyone thinks that was too slow then we probably should have a "come to Jesus meeting" with them.
As far as the geese go the DNR gave us a removal permit and we hired a company to come in and collect and relocate the geese to another location. It was quite a process to watch. It took more than one try since the young are now flying. But in the end they were herded together and loaded on a trailer. Pretty impressive the way it was done. This particular group should not be back at BCC.
Last night while spending a few minutes trying to catch the elusive bass in #2 lake I observed a neighbor catch the biggest bass I've seen here. This fish was at least 6 pounds. The best I was doing was about 8 ozs. I've heard stories about big fish but had not seen one until last night.
Talked with Eric this AM while watching the animal control people corralling the geese for removal to McGee Marsh. He said the green speed over the weekend was between 11 and 12. If anyone thinks that was too slow then we probably should have a "come to Jesus meeting" with them.
As far as the geese go the DNR gave us a removal permit and we hired a company to come in and collect and relocate the geese to another location. It was quite a process to watch. It took more than one try since the young are now flying. But in the end they were herded together and loaded on a trailer. Pretty impressive the way it was done. This particular group should not be back at BCC.
Last night while spending a few minutes trying to catch the elusive bass in #2 lake I observed a neighbor catch the biggest bass I've seen here. This fish was at least 6 pounds. The best I was doing was about 8 ozs. I've heard stories about big fish but had not seen one until last night.
Sunday, July 5, 2009
A Long Holiday
It is Sunday night and the 4th of July Holiday is winding down. Hope everyone had a great time. Ron H played in the Dandy Dozen and came in 2nd losing a chip off on the last hole. Way to go! The Jamie Farr is in the record books for another year and from all indications a good tournament with an exciting finish.
Saturday saw the return of Ron M to action. He and Dean had visions of finally getting on the plus side of the ledger. They had their dreams dashed again and are still in the hole after losing 4 bets on the backside. Don't know when the next match is since Ron has scheduling problems this next weekend. Have to give Ron credit he didn't try to use his injury as an excuse and actually played well (especially his putting). Dean on the other hand continues to look for the magic with the flat stick (the rest of his game has come around except for the occasional duck quacker).
Thought the greens this weekend were as good as they have ever been. If anyone thought they were slow they should learn how to use the stimp meter. Let's hope they stay this way the rest of the year.
the Shake of the Day continues to grow and is reaching the territory were there is serious money at stake. There were a couple of close calls, with sixes being the hot number.
See every one on Tuesday.
It is Sunday night and the 4th of July Holiday is winding down. Hope everyone had a great time. Ron H played in the Dandy Dozen and came in 2nd losing a chip off on the last hole. Way to go! The Jamie Farr is in the record books for another year and from all indications a good tournament with an exciting finish.
Saturday saw the return of Ron M to action. He and Dean had visions of finally getting on the plus side of the ledger. They had their dreams dashed again and are still in the hole after losing 4 bets on the backside. Don't know when the next match is since Ron has scheduling problems this next weekend. Have to give Ron credit he didn't try to use his injury as an excuse and actually played well (especially his putting). Dean on the other hand continues to look for the magic with the flat stick (the rest of his game has come around except for the occasional duck quacker).
Thought the greens this weekend were as good as they have ever been. If anyone thought they were slow they should learn how to use the stimp meter. Let's hope they stay this way the rest of the year.
the Shake of the Day continues to grow and is reaching the territory were there is serious money at stake. There were a couple of close calls, with sixes being the hot number.
See every one on Tuesday.
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Still Can't Win
Well we tried to help Ron H out by giving him the 2 chops with double strokes on #6; I hear they came through but Ron H had his own issues. Besides someone woke Sarge up and he reverted to his normal game after a slight slump and the rest of his team went brain dead and played above their ability. Their card said 20 under for 2 balls out of three. Hard to comprehend numbers like that. Ron, the only thing we can say is this to will pass and you eventually will win.
Thanks Sarge for the anatomy lesson. We are all staring to become sports medicine (locker room) experts. The drawings are especially good and maybe we should start a file for future reference and study. It would be really helpful if you used colored pencils.
I finally audited the "Shake of the Day" money and low and be hold we have $221.00. Based on past experience a winner can't be far away.
Well we tried to help Ron H out by giving him the 2 chops with double strokes on #6; I hear they came through but Ron H had his own issues. Besides someone woke Sarge up and he reverted to his normal game after a slight slump and the rest of his team went brain dead and played above their ability. Their card said 20 under for 2 balls out of three. Hard to comprehend numbers like that. Ron, the only thing we can say is this to will pass and you eventually will win.
Thanks Sarge for the anatomy lesson. We are all staring to become sports medicine (locker room) experts. The drawings are especially good and maybe we should start a file for future reference and study. It would be really helpful if you used colored pencils.
I finally audited the "Shake of the Day" money and low and be hold we have $221.00. Based on past experience a winner can't be far away.
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