Aces!!!!

Rumor has it (and confirmed by the bar) that LTG scored back to back aces yesterday on #4 and #8.  First of all, congratulations on an outstanding accomplishment.  That's a pretty rare occurrence. Second , I think that is a new record at BCC, and most definitely for the JR/SR golfers.

What an outstanding holiday weekend.  This is the first time in recent memory that we have had such great weather for Memorial Day.  There's was lots of activity around the club.  Golf was a given,  but plenty of activity at the pool and lots of dinners.  The Nurse and I sat on the balcony last night.  There can't possibly be a better view for dinner than ours.

Weather looks great for today.  See ya at the training table.

CC

The Fund

The SD has always said that he uses his winnings from golf to fund his anniversary.  Some years are more festive than others.  Think Taco Bell vs. Rockwell's.  I'm not sure it was his idea but "once the tooth paste is out of the tube....".  The Nurse got wind of this idea and you know what happened.  Now every time I leave the house for the course on Saturday I get special instructions about winning (week days are still off limits).  Now I don't want to say there is any pressure to win but when I don't the look on some one's face says it all.  At least this Saturday there all smiles.  After a hard fought match Dr. AH and I walked off 18 green with money our pockets.  It came down to one putt that made the difference between winning and breaking even.

Can you believe the weather this weekend?  Saturday was outstanding.  Today looks to be a carbon copy.  I just finished having lunch on the deck and couldn't believe how nice it was.  The view across the lake was like looking at picture.  The course is really starting come into shape.  We lost two balls in the rough and knew right where they were.  And the greens showed marked improvement from Thursday.  They're not perfect, but with conditioned good weather they'll be pretty darn good.

Remember the club is open Tuesday.  We should have a big crowd and lots of money to play for.  So bring your A Game.

See ya,

CC 

Into The Fire

Since I had to leave early yesterday I turned the Captain's responsibility over to the table.  There were no volunteers so they drew lots to see who'd be responsible for the day.  Normally this wouldn't have been necessary since the Lr Dr. is certified to act in my absence, but he was AWOL.  LTG drew the short straw and stepped up to the clip board.  I was sitting close by so I could offer advice if needed.  To his credit LTG took charge and didn't ask for help.  I did hear him muttering about people throwing money on the table, people showing up late and how hard it was to equalize the teams.  I played with OTR and Loverboy and we were horrible.  There are no expectations of finding money in my locker.  And, I guess everything worked out OK since I didn't see any nooses hanging from the tree by the score board.

 I left early to attend the Green Comm. mtg.  we had a lot to discuss so I won't go into details, but will be happy to answer questions.  I'm sure the GWH is willing to do the same.  One point I will emphasis is that we are at least 3 weeks behind in normal weather.  Conditions are improving and we should see marked progress as the temperatures climb.  Note to OTR - You were partially correct they only cut 1/2 of #1 green on Wednesday due to the sodded areas.  But all the other greens were completely mowed.  Mower heights will be lowered as the temperatures climb and green speed will increase.

Let's have a great holiday weekend.

CC

Where Does Time Go?

I was reminded by several of you I hadn't written anything for several days.  Well the only excuse I have is that time flies and I wasn't paying attention.  Last week was kinda lost with a number of different personal things going on.  Friday I went to the doctor ( couldn't find the LR Dr.) and found out I had bursitis in my hip.  Now I know why it hurt like hell.  Anyway after a shot, pills and some new exercises I seem to be on the mend.  But, being left handed I had to learn how to put the tee in the ground with my right.  If you haven't tried a change like that it feels pretty unnatural.  My playing partners are relieved since they thought I was milking the assistance they were giving me.  I'm not sure my golf is improving , but I am getting more sleep.

Saturday was another windy day with below average temps.  LTG and I managed to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory on the last hole to lose a few bucks to the GWH and the SD.  Enough said.

Yesterday we had a good turnout - 13 with a guest.  Being the nice guys we are we let the newbie win.  David B joined us since he had the day off (claims he still works).  His playing partners said he putted really well.  I'm sure he hasn't had enough time to fear the greens.  Of course they really haven't been up to speed yet.  Eric says he will start to mow them shorter once the sod patches start to knit in.  By the way, I posted an article on the bulletin board about a big meeting held at Oakland Hills CC dealing with the winter damage in the mid west.  It was interesting reading.  I think we may have been lucky not to have more damage than we did.  Scores were pretty close and the scores are starting to improve.  We have now reached the point that the rough is growing rapidly and the wind is still strong.  We'll see if scores level off for a while.

See ya on Thursday. 

CC

Held It's Own

Yesterday was the local qualifier for the US Open.  This was the 4th year BCC was the host.  I had the opportunity to marshal and served as an official on the first hole.  Out of 62 players that I observed there were only 2 birdies and 25 pars.  I left the course before all the scores were posted (weather delay), but I think there was only the potential for one sub par round.  Par was a very good score yesterday with the high winds and slow greens.  I spent some time on 17 green/18 tee and I can honestly say there were a lot of grim faces.  There were a lot of bogeys recorded and a lot of players shot themselves out of it on the final two holes.  Jasen Hansen (our former aassistant) finished one over par, and bogeyed both 17 and 18.  He may have been in a playoff for an alternates spot.  He had 3 bogeys on the backside.  So you know how tough it must have been.

I know our guys called it quits before finishing, and declared the round null and void.  The weather doesn't look great until the weekend.  I really hope the rain holds off since the TDGA rating team is scheduled to rate BG Country Club on Thursday.  Yes, there really is a BGCC.  It's a nine hole course located in the city.  I played it once 30 years ago.  It has one really goofy hole.

CC

Pinball Wizard

There is never a dull moment with the JR/SR golfers.  Thanks to T Squared we have a new term.  Let me elaborate.  The scene is close the edge of the right green side bunker on #13.  Think of an awkward stance and having to try to hit the ball between your legs (hard to imagine).  Well this is where T Squared found himself.  LTG and I watched in amazement as he took a mighty swipe hit the ball into his right ankle and watched it  careen into his left ankle and then fall into the trap.  A long discussion ensued over over how many penalty strokes needed to be assessed.  The discussion continued at the post round round table discussion with about 10 different opinions.  After careful consideration Brad ruled only a penalty of 2 shots was to be assessed  (the number of times one hit his self doesn't matter).  Fortunately we didn't need his ball for score, but he did manage to get up and down from the bunker to record a 6.  But we now have a new term - Pin Balled. 

We had the largest crew in recent memory:  19 rabid golfers showed up.  It must have the sun and 80 degrees that had them coming out of the wood work.  OT R's crew managed a win in a 2BB completion.  A four hole score card playoff was need for second (my group lost) and then there was a distant 4th place team.  But, I now really understand The Commish when he talks about herding cats.  If I had any left it would have gone grayer after trying to get that group to move in the right direction.  KC said a few more days like that and the club might have to think about a bigger table for our group.  I know the wait staff looked a little frazzled after serving lunch.

The weather forecast continues to look good.  See ya.

CC

Welcome Back

We welcomed back some of our snowbirds yesterday.  KC, TZ, and Uncle Bob rolled into town and brought their Florida games.  TZ must have been playing a lot of golf over the winter since he Ziemed the field on the first hole.  That's "just not right" to use a phrase from one previous mayor.  He continued to rub it in and shot a record score for the front nine and was part of the winning crew.  He didn't stop there.  He won the SOTD (two rolls) and walked away with another $28.  Mind you this was the second straight time he has won.  He won the last time he tried before heading South for the season.  Not to be outdone Dr. AH followed that up with another winner.  He was really disappointed when I handed him $14 (but didn't turn it down).

OTR has been leaving his "Easter Eggs" around the course recently.  We found another one yesterday.  Mind you they have all been in the water.  But we know they're his because of the "ROCK" printed in bright red letters.  If the trend continues Brad will be getting another ball order soon.

The weather looks good for the next few days.  See ya at the training table.

CC

What Spring?

I know what the calendar says but it sure hasn't felt like Spring.  Both Saturday and Sunday felt more like October than May.  I must admit it bright and sunny but when are we going to warm up?  The course is starting to look pretty good and the greens are slowly coming around.  Besides the cool air the wind has been brutal.  I know we get this every year but it gets tiresome playing into a two club wind every round.

Since my normal group was scattered I teed it up with part of the FGG and a couple of pickups.  Of course all that meant was that I contributed $5.  If I didn't know better I would have thought it was a weekday rather than Saturday.  One big difference was this was the 2nd round off the Blues.  I may have to get new fairway woods if I keep playing them.  Frankly it didn't make much difference to my score, it was still lousy.  Three putts aren't helping the bottom line.  Sunday the Nurse and I played with the T Squares.  We all thought it a good idea to stop after nine and retire to the grill for beverages and popcorn.  Too cold for any more fun.

I'm sorry to see Tim H leave, but it sounds like a great opportunity and I'm sure we all wish him well.  Met the new shop girls, Sarah and McKinsey (sp?).  Make sure you introduce yourself to them next time your in the shop.

See ya at the training table.

CC

Gas Money

Gilhooley and LTG were blind draw partners and squeaked out a win in the daily game.  I don't know about LTG but Gilhooley was heard to say the money, such as it was, was a welcome addition to his gas fund.  He's on his way to a retired partner gathering in Florida and said he was concerned about the price of gas.  I guess even the big time tax CPA's are feeling the pinch of a shaky economy.  Or maybe it was just his upbringing from the Northeast.

Thursday shall be known as "Blue Tee Day".  This is in response primarily to OTR, but also to the fact all the tournaments seem to be from that set of tees.  Since most of us aren't reaching the green in two form the whites this shouldn't make much of a difference in our scores.  Wonder what happened to "play it forward"?

Kudos to Greg.  He had chicken pot pie and apple pie on the lunch buffet yesterday.  I only had the apple , but understand the chicken was very tasty.  If you haven't tried the golfer lunch buffet you should.  It is always good.

We should start watching the southern highways.  Snowbird sittings should be very common in the next few weeks.  I know from experience that I95 is always heavy on our return from HHI around the 1st of May.  And I'm sure I75 is the same.  Has anyone noticed the number of serious accidents on I75 is on the increase?  Seems like we get 2 to 3 every week.  Especially with the big rigs.

See ya (weather permitting),

CC