A Narrow Victory(s)

That's what happened over Tuesday and Wednesday.  Tuesday was won in a score card playoff by the team captained by TTS.  And on Wednesday OTR lead his team to a two stroke victory.  I didn't play on Thursday because of the stag, hot weather, and errands to run.  So you tell me what happened.

I had a minor scare on Tuesday.  I thought the SOTD money disappeared.  No, I didn't go to the casino.  But the pouch wasn't in it's normal hiding place.  I must have had a senior momment and forgot I took it home for an audit.  Anyway it is safe and sound.  But, I think I'll leavr it home through the holiday weekend. 
In case you're wondering there is $125.00 in the pot.

It looks like another big 4th of July party for the club.  The last count I heard was north of 650.  I'm sure that will grow by Sunday.  I hope everyone enjoys the fun.  The weather forecast looks
for hot dry days for the near future.

See ya at the club.

CC

You Know It's Summer

You know it's summer when the Jack N' Jill rolls around.  A good crowd showed up Sunday for a BCC tradition.  You'll have to check the board for the winners since I can't remember who they were.  I do know that the Nurse was on the second place team.   My team plated hard but couldn't get the ball to fall in the hole.  Oh well, someone has to get the participation award.

Saturday golf was more of the same.  Dr AH and I can't figure out how the SD only plays well when he gets a stroke.  At least his handicap started to move down.  There is always next week.

Brad and Jaysen are in California for the club professionals tournament.  After the first round Jaysen was tied for 26th and Brad was tied for 177th.  The low 70 players make the cut for the final two rounds.  Keep your fingers crossed.  The low 20 players make it into the PGA Championship.

I know I speak for many of us when I say I'm completely baffled why we have a tennis court in the middle of 7 fairway this coming weekend.  The range tee seems more suited for this for a number of reasons.  Primarily it wouldn't cause any disruption while providing a level playing surface.  Did someone forget this is the busiest week of the club season coming up. I haven't heard one board member who seems to know anything about why we are doing this.  It maybe Wimbledon coming up but the last time I checked BCC was a golf club that offered tennis for those who are interested.

It looks like another good week for golf.

CC

Billy Crystal Weather!

Tuesday was hot, hot,hot!  But there was a warm breeze that made it tolerable.  A good crowd showed up in spite of the heat and we had a nice game.  Fortunately I was on the winning team (we all contributed).  LTG coined a new term on #17.  A 3 for 2 will now be referred to as Men's Warehouse and a 2 for 1 (on a par 3) as a Joe Banks.  A 2 for 1 on a par4 is still a Billy.  Is anyone confused yet? 

Today looks to be more of the same.  Keep col and drink Gatorade.

CC

PS don't forget that Brad and Jasen are off to the Monterrey area for the PGA Club Pros Championship.  You can it on TV on the Golf Channel.

A Long Day

Last Friday the Nurse and I picked up my Dad in Findlay and took him on  day trip to the air museum at Wright Patterson AFB.  My son had made arrangements for us to take the behind the scences tour of the restoration work they do at the museum.  The big project they are working on is the Memphis Belle (WWII B-17).  Some of you may remeber this was the play that flew 25(?) missions over Germany.  The plane and crew were famous for this because of the high attrition rate of the B-17's due to lack of fighter escort in the early days of the bombing campaign.  The tour lasted 2 1/2 hours and was really interesting.  The restoration is in the 6th year of a 10 year project.  Everything is done by hand because there are no manufacturing records to work from.  There are really some talented people working on this.  Anyway my Dad was really into the whole thing since he used to fly on a B-26 in the Carribean during the war.  After the tour we went through several of the museum exhibits.  If you never done this you should.  This is a world class museum.  To give an example of what you can view -  a B-52 suspended fom the cieling.  You really can't appreciate that until you see it.  From start to finish the trip took about 15 hours (but well worth it).

Saturday golf was impacted by twoo things.  First I was tired from Friday and out of kilter as evidence by my play and second the SD was on fire ( probably because of his birthday).   The results weren't good.  I'll leave it there.

Yesterday was a TDGA rating day.  We did a little 9 hole course by Payne, OH.  Little did we know we would encounter 3 road closures on the way there.  Our GPS was not much help, and we found out many older farmers don't have any interest in golf.  None that we asked for directions had ever heard ogf Pleasnt Valley Golf Club.  The most interestiong part of the trip was seeing the 50 unit windmill farm that the state has errected.  We were told the farmers love it because of the land leases and the low noise levels.  I'm sure where it cnnects to the power grid but it was an impressive sight.

Finally, how about the final round of the US Open.  It is good to know even the pros can hit a wild shot at the wrong time.

It is going to be hot for the next few days.   Keep hydrated on the course.

CC

Another One!

Yes, we have another JR/SR on double secret probation.  LTG rolled five fives in two rolls to claim $58.00 and make the probation list.  That make four currently branded with the scarlet letter.  Not to worry we still have money left and awaiting to be claimed.  There are still a couple of virgins among our ranks.  They keep trying but are snake bit.  I won't mention any names (to protect the unlucky) but you know who you are.

The golf was unremarkable with my team getting pencil whipped in the end.  The field was rather light with several members being AWOL.  The only one given a pass is TZ who went to Florida to get his ears lowered (a haircut for you from Rio Linda).  Who knows where the rest of them are.

It's US Open week and that means the BCC Invitational.  The course will be congested for the next few days.  Even closed to play on Friday.  Check with Gilholey for the road trip plans for Friday.

Stay cool,

CC

Another Heat Wave

The weather was pretty warm over the weekend.  In fact yesterday was uncomfortable on the course.  That's probably why I didn't play well (that's my story and I'm sticking to it).  Saturday wasn't as bad and Dr. AH and I only lost one bet to the high handicap duo.  It is amazing how they each wake up at the appropriate time to take advantage of the holes they get two strokes on.  And believe me there a bunch of them.  One would think their handicaps would start to come down but they keep going up.  I'd be embarrassed, but some people have no shame when it comes to $2.00.

Kudos to all of you who filled divots on Sunday.  The course is really in great shape for the weather we've had.  We are getting some much needed rain this AM.  I know Eric is watching everything very closely.  The greens could go south in a instant if he isn't careful.  We all would hate to see that since they have been just about perfect for most of the year.  Just think we haven't even officially reached summer yet.  Brad says this has been the best Marc through May he has ever seen for play and has been a big plus for the club.

Anyone know what is going on with the three Locust trees on the island in front of the club?  They aren't looking too good right now.  I sure would hate to lose them.  They really do set the drive-up off, and are really beautiful in the fall.

No big winners in the SOTD.

Remember this is the Invitational week. The LR Dr. and I discussed a possible road trip to SCC on Friday.  Let's discuss at lunch tomorrow.

CC

A Rare Win

It really was a rare win since I don't normally play on Wednesday.  But. I came to the club to practice my short game an decided to stay for lunch.  As it turned out I made the field even and got paired up with JJ.  Since I was handed the clip board and made the pairings I was accused of stacking the teams.   Based on recent performances the smart money should have been on TZ and Twinkle Toes.  As it was They lost to us in a score card playoff.  I must say JJ and I ham and egged it and had the fortuitous use of gravity to make a couple of critical putts or we would have been a distant second.  I did notice a bit of squabbling from the opponents which may have lead to their undoing down the home stretch.  Another lost soul showed up.  The Used Car Man is back from Florida

Thursday looks like another good day to play.  Hope to see you at the training table.

CC

PS - Another close call on the SOTD.

More Of The Same

Based on all the grumbling after yesterday's round we are all in the same boat.  No one seems to be able to put together a decent round and score well.  I think we are all afflicted with a mid-season slump that would normally occur in July.  The greens were slick and the rough was mowed to a reasonable height but no body seemed to be happy with their score.  LTG was even seen on the range trying to fix his swing.  The rest of us were just resigned to our swing faults.  Oh well,  life goes on.  Another close call in the SOTD, but the LR Dr. kept his winless streak in tack.

The Nurse and I had dinner last (with friends) at the Final Cut at the casino.  The meal was very good, but pricey.  I'd definitely go back.  We saw a number of other friends at the sports bar and on the casino floor.  Everyone I've talked to likes the sports bar food and prices.  The casino in general was busy, but not packed with people.  Definitely not bad for a Tuesday.

Off to run errands and then will head to lunch.

CC

Winners and Losers

The world is full of them.  Let's review some of the more recent ones:

1. Dr J. and John B were winners of the Mem /Mem this past weekend.  They really played well under some very windy conditions on Sunday.
2. The SD for winning half the pot ($70.00) on Saturday.  He rolled six sixes.  He is now the second person to go on triple secret probation in the last three weeks.  This is his third time as winner.  He hasn't reached the Dr. J level but is still on probation.
3. Dr. AH for winning in the Saturday match without me.  I was off playing with LTG in the Mem/Mem.  I heard rumbles that maybe I was the mill stone around his neck.  But, I think I will get one more chance before being thrown under the bus.
4. To all the losers (20,000 plus) at the new casino over the weekend.

If you played over the weekend you know our greens were as good as they get.  Some of the toughest pin placements I've seen in a while.  So lets not hear anymore comments about slow pace.  The course in general is as close to perfect as we will probably see.  Kudos to Eric and his crew.

This week looks good and I hope to see you at noon.

 Have you checked out our bench at the score board?  I've heard a lot of positive comments.  It is a good spot to sit a while and watch the world go by.

CC