A Break Through

Finally TTS and I were able to break the stranglehold of the SD and GWH. Saturday we were able to win some of our money back (3 bets). It would have been more but the GWH ran in a monster putt on 18 to make a 5 for 3 (aka a Shang). It would probably been worse but he had been hunting the previous week and didn't recognise his clubs for 17 holes. The next time you see him ask him how to field dress a mouse. Better yet. Ask him how he managed to shoot it with a bow.

Congats to Dr. J. on his Old Pal win. Don't know the details but I'm sure it was an epic battle with his opponents (which included OTR). Next up is Gilhooley in the finals of the Presidents Cup. Not bad for a bunch of old guys to be in the finals of two major club events.

Speaking of club events the Mars vs Venus is this weekend. The crew from Venus (aka our wifes) are making a lot of noise about taking the pig trophy back. I don't really think that is likely, but we need to make sure they don't. Get a patner and call the Pro Shop and sign up. They even think a match play format is to their advantage. Little they know we cut our golf teeth playing that way.

I'm sitting here looking out the window at an outing playing in the rain. I can't imagine that is a lot of fun, but certainly good for the coffers of the club.

Here's an update on the memorial bench. We have $250 donated to date. I talked with Eric last week and he his having a little difficulty locating a suitable bench. Most he has found are all metal and really won't suit our needs. Plus, he got distracted by the weather and the Toledo Open. He has more time to look now and should have answer later this week.

Thought the greens were great over the weekend. Firm, smooth and fast. I expect they will remain that way until the fall aerification (probably early October). According to Eric the work done on 2 & 15 is the approach that will be used on the other greens. The use of deep tining with hot sand is really starting to show benefits. The surface composition is much closer to where he wants it and doesn't require coring. As a consquence the healing process is much qicker. And, I think we're all for that.

See ya at the training table.