Winners

Lots of winners to report about this week.

First and foremost for me was the Rabbit Wrangler.  If you remember he was the Grand Champion exhibitor at the Montgomery County Junior Fair in the Meat Pen Rabbits group in 2010.  We all thought it was kind of as flute since it was his first competition.  Well he was the Grand Champion exhibitor again this year in the same category.  He also had a third place finish in another category.  We're not sure but this may some kind of Junior Fair record.  The winning rabbits were the offspring of the same pair from 2010.  I don't know what these rabbits will bring at the auction (last time it was $750.00) but I think the real money may be in the breeding pair or the buck at a minimum.  Anyway,  a two time winner by the age of eleven is pretty good in my book.

Second, Silk won $105.00 in the SOTD.  We were due for a winner and he was one of the few who were still a virgin.  Then yesterday he just missed doing it again.  In fact we had a couple of close calls,  but at the end of the day the pot grew to $120.00

Finally Steve F. made his annual visit from Arizona, and managed to place for some money in our daily game.  His handicap travels well.  He probably would have done better but he didn't count on losing a scorecard playoff to a couple of our chief bandits.

I understand Ed S. is to have brain surgery after suffering an injury from a fall.  Don't know much of the facts but keep him in your thoughts.

The SD is running off to California for R&R for a month.  I asked him to leave his entry fees here since this was not an approved leave, but he said he needed extra gas money for his guzzler since he was driving.  We are taking applications for a replacement on Saturday while he is gone.

Have a great Labor Day Weekend and Go Bucks!

CC

They Are The Champions

We have new winners of the JR/SR Championship.  Congratulations to Bill N and Steve H for their play yesterday.  I know it was a great day to play and everyone was trying hard to get their name on the trophy.  Condolences to JJ who could not four-pete, but all streaks come to an end.  His record will probably stand for a long, long time.

Thanks to Brad, Jason, and Tim for their hard work handling the scoring and all the prep work.  Everything went off without a hitch.  Also I don't want to forget Greg and Bobby for their work and Chef Kiel for the dinner.

And finally a big thanks to all who played.  You the participants have made this event what it is.  Our group is becoming the envy of a lot of clubs.  I think we're very fortunate to have such a great group of guys who come out to play every week.

Unlike prior years we didn't have a SOTD winner.  Some close calls but nada.  Remember "keep the fives".

In another month or so we can start Silly Season.  I've got some new ideas for this year.

CC

Facts

Here are some facts for you:

1. The JR/SRS have played more than 525 rounds of golf to date.
2. We have at least 22 players signed up for the Championship.
3. We have 23 signed up for the skins game to be held as part of the Championship.
4. This is our 4th annual Championship and it continues to grow in popularity.
5. We may soon run out of wall space for our annual photo.
6. And finally 3bb of 3 is a tough format as attested by yesterdays scores.

I thought that format was a good tuneup for Thursday.  It couldn't have been too tough since two teams tied for low honors.  I think what carried the day for KC, the SD, and TZ was scoring two Shangs on the last hole.

A couple of close calls on the SOTD but no winners.  Remember you should always keep the fives.

CC

PS -  The other day during one of my course rating assignments for the TDGA we had a difference opinion on ratings for green surfaces.  Everyone thought I was too lenient in my ratings.  Since I tend to compare everything to BCC I asked to have the office send me the green ratings for BCC done in 2005.  I received them yesterday and after reviewing them I found them to be the toughest ratings that I have seen to date. 

Almoost Here

Yes, the JR/SR Championship is almost here.  To date we 20 entries in the tournament and 21 for the skins game.  There is still time sign up.  I worked up the payouts this AM and I think everyone will be happy if you can make it in the money (about half the field). 

Championship weekend was interesting.  Some surprises with the winners.  Congrats to all winners and participants.  I thought the course setup was fair.  The greens were still slow and seemed to give most of us fits.  But we all played the same course so no real excuses.  There's always later this week and next year.

See ya at the training table.

CC

TJ Max vs Target

Some things are just too good to pass up.  JJ related this story yesterday after golf.  It seems his kids gave him a gift  card for a local chain retailer.  Being the shopper that he is he went to the store and proceeded to find the men;s dept., picked out some clothes and went to check out.  The cashier asked how he wanted to pay for the purchase and JJ said he had a gift card.  The cashier said that was great but the store next door was the only place that would accept it.  JJ said he didn't understand since both business names started with T.  Good point.

Anyway we had 13 yesterday for our daily round of fun.  Scores were pretty close with Uncle Bob's team winning.  Twinkle Toes is back playing but moving .very slowly.  Gilhooley made a cameo stop at lunch and looked pretty good.  He was putting since the doctor won;t let him take a full swing.

Check the bulletin board for updated lists for the JR/SR Championship.  FYI,  as a group we have played over 500 rounds.

Good luck to all this weekend.

CC

Another Tough Day

To add a little spice to our daily fun I decided to play 3 BB of 4 as my Captain's pick.  Little did I know it would be a real challenge for all.  I even caved on the lift, clean and cheat request.  To say the scores were less than impressive would be an understatement.  We thought minus 4 was pretty bad but it turned out to be a winner.  We actually got to that score twice. 

Twinkle Toes has been missing in action lately.  It was reported yesterday he has been suffering from vertigo for about a week.  I never had that ,but understand it is a real problem.  Hope he gets back to normal soon.  I wonder sometimes if this doesn't travel around like a virus.  This is about the 4th case I've recently heard of.

We're getting close to the Championship and people are still scrambling to qualify.  Currently the field size is north of twenty.  Check the bulletin board in the locker room entry for the latest update.

See ya.

CC

Big Sports Weekend

The conclusion of the Olympics, the PGA Championship, and the Husband/wife Championship (aka Divorce Open).  I'm not sure which was the most exciting, but the DO had the most suspense.  The Nurse and I teed it up and started out with a net birdie on #6 and then it went down hill from there.  Two balky putters were our demise.  We only had one disaster,but just couldn't get the ball to fall from 4-5 feet.  Oh well, there's always next year.

I saw just the end of the PGA.  Kudos to Rory for playing so well on a difficult track.  As far as the Olympics goes I didn't think the closing could get any stranger than the opening.  But was I wrong.  Based on what Brazil showed it should really be something to see in 2016.  Some of the music was great, but a lot of the rest was beyond me.  I guess it must be a European thing.

Saturday golf was a little foggy.  I think I had too much medicine on Friday night.  Actually no thinking about it, I did have too much medicine.  Some semblance of my game showed up on the backside and we managed to only lose $2.00.  TZ subbed for the GWH and it is always difficult to overcome being Ziemed.

Weather looks good this week.  See ya on the tee.

CC

The Dog Days

Normally we would consider this the "dog days of summer".  But yesterday was one of those rare days in August where we had cloud cover and even a few sprinkles.  My team came in a distant second to the LR Dr's group.  We tried to demand an audit but they took off with the money before we could find an honest auditor among us. At least it wasn't a huge pot.  It was hard to believe that a threesome could play slower than two foursomes.  But when you have to use par as your partner on a  one ball hole you start to understand the problem.

Nice crowd at dinner last night and it was very pleasant on the balcony.  Even the rain shower was a welcome change and I'm sure it was good for the course.  Maybe Eric will get a break with the weather.  He certainty has had some tough conditions this year.  The constant 90 degree plus days make it very difficult to grow grass.  I know we all have been concerned with the greens and their speed.  If we can get some cool nights with warm days it would be a big help.

See ya,

CC

Urban Legend (?)

Jim E (aka The Badger) told this story after golf yesterday.  I just wonder if it is an urban legend or really true.  Here goes.  It seems that the guys in The Badger's group were going to go to dinner after their round (with wives of course) and Steve H (aka Full Flaps) volunteered to make the reservation.  Where upon he pulled out his phone and called Moe's and asked for a table for 6 at 6:30 PM.  And then requested they be seated in the front so they would be closer to the kitchen.  Next thing you know we'll be able to get a gift card for a Moe's at Giant Eagle.   I wonder if they take lunch reservations?

We had a big crowd yesterday - 15 even without TZ.  Seems like the same old bandits won.  Hope everyone is following the SD's emails.  He will be posting updates on the qualifiers for the JR/SR Championship.  Some people only need one more round (take note TTS) while others have a few to go.  There's still plenty of time to make it.

The SOTD is growing by leaps and bounds.  We are now at $110.00 after yesterday.  With a little luck we could have a big pot for the Championship Day.

Gotta go,

CC

It Was Time For A Nap

That was my first thought after the Rabbit Wrangler and Miss Emma left after spending four days with us.  That included their two dogs.  It seemed like it was constant action the whole time.  But it was fun to have them around for a while.  One side benefit was that I finally went to the BCC pool after 20+ years of membership.  Of course it had to rain while we were there and the top was down on the car.  Fortunately it didn't take too long to dry out.

Saturday's golf game went down to the last hole.  Somehow the GWH managed to make par while the rest of us were all over the place.  That one hole cost us $4.00.  Both he and the SD played well below their handicaps with little or no effect after they posted scores.  I'm starting to have serious doubts about GHIN.

We may be getting a break in the heat for a few days.  The mid 80's seems like the fall after being in the cooker we've had recently.  So another good week to sharpen our games before the JR/SR championship. 

See ya at the training table.

CC

Correction

I mistakenly referred to TTS as a SOTD virgin.  I had forgotten that he had managed to win once earlier.  I  was confused by the fact he is always complaining that he never wins.  My bad.

Thursday was another hot day on the links.  Thank goodness for the wind.  OTR and his merry band of cohorts squeaked out another win and went home with the majority of the loot. e started out like a house a fire, but ran out of gas and luck on the last four holes.  We just couldn't make enough "Men's Warehouses" to keep pace.

No real scares in the SOTD.  Even though TTS won the other day we are approaching triple digits again.

Keep Gilhooley in your thoughts and prayers.  He is beginning his treatment and we're all keeping our fingers crossed that all is successful.  Isn't it ironic he got a hole-in-one on Wednesday.

CC

He No Longer Is

TTS is no longer a SOTD virgin.  He some how managed to roll five fives.  There was a serious question by those present whether it was in two rolls or three.  His second roll ended up on the floor and we let let him have a do over under the SOTD rules.  Anyway he won $64.00.  Now he can quit belly aching about never winning.  Then to add injury to insult his team won the day's game in a score card playoff.  The LR Dr. thought we were paying four places (there were only four teams) and was disappointed when no cash came his way.   Now we only have a couple of JR/SRS left who haven't hit the SOTD.  Their time may be nearing.

We had two more qualify for the JR/SR Championship.  That bring s the total potential field to 19..  Since we have three more weeks to go I expect we'll get a few more.  Several people are almost there.

Thursday is going to be another good day to play.  See ya at the training table.

CC