April Golf

The weather is always a big question mark for golf in April.  So far April 2015 is no different than previous years.  One good day, one marginal, and one bad.  That sums up last weekend pretty well.  So, there's not much to report on.  And, there seems to be a number of people out of town for various reasons.  Therefore not a big field to draw from.  This week doesn't look a whole lot more promising.

The Nurse and I are getting ready for the annual trek to Hilton Head where we'll hook up with the GWH and Mrs.  This year we are being accompanied by OTR and his Mrs.  Should be a fun time.  The long range weather calls for sunny skies and temps in the mid 70's with an occasional shower.  Great weather ot play golf.   The GWH said they had a good time attending The Heritage at Harbor Town even though they caught some rain.  We have found some new restaraurts to try this year (one specializing in grits).  The food has always been good in the Low Country.

The high winds don't look good for golf today.  I hope to get in a round before we head South, but who knows.

Hope to see ya at the training table,

CC

First Official

Yesterday was the beginning of the season for tracking purposes.  Since we only had six players we played the "old skins game".  It must be a carryover from last year but the old winners showed up again this time.  No one walked away with a lot, but the money was only spread around a small group.  I don't exactly know who won, but it wasn't me. 

We did add a new term to our glossary.  If you make a Euting you are guilty of whiffing a green side chip and then sinking the next shot.  What some people won't do to get their name on the list commemorating special events.

Not much else.  The course was still wet but starting to dry out.  Keep your fingers crossed that we don't get more heavy rain.

CC

Opportunity

Life only presents so many opportunities and you have to be ready to take advantage of them.  You have to admit Jordan Spieth did just that at The Masters.  That was an amazing exhibition of golf over the four days.  I heard one announcer say Justin and Phil would have won 72 out of the last 78 Masters with the score they posted.  I'm we'll see more of  young Jordon in the days to come.  Now on to Harbour Town, another one of my favorite events on tour.

Speaking of opportunity one presented itself over the weekend that I just can't pass up.  It isn't very often that rookie a JRSR does something that earns him a name that he will be know by before he really tees it up.  But we had such an event over the weekend.  Eric W. (who plans to play with us this year) was at the same Masters party I was present at.  A spouse of another attendee (who will remain nameless) said will you look at this and showed me Eric's putter.  Now you might ask why he brought his putter to a party.  I don't really know why, but it had just come back from Titleist (Scotty Cameron to be exact) where it had been restored to it's original finish.  Plus it had a new soft white grip.  But the best part was the toe of the head had been stamped with " Big PP"  Read into that what you will,  but I lost it when I was asked if I wanted to feel his Big PP.  I politely declined, but muttered it was better to have a Big PP than a Small PP.  Where upon his wife agreed.  Well that brought the house down,  and it was decided on the spot that his JRSR name was to be Big PP.  Now for all you uninformed Big PP stands for big pro platinum.

The weather decidedly has turned to Spring.  With the wind today we should get some significant drying of the course.  See ya at the training table.

CC    

PS -  If you didn't play in the club's Masters event you missed a fun  event.  I'm not sure of the final results but I do know the pro pairings will make a difference.  Can't wait to see the final standings.

It's Been A Wet One

April showers certainly are a reality this week.  That was quite a storm that moved through last night.  I watched the sky from our porch while the The Nurse headed for the basement after the sirens went off.  I know they said there was severe weather at Levis Commons, but just heavy rain and strong winds around us.  I was concerned about hail since we had a car in the driveway.  Anyway, I'm sure the course is soaked.  We'll be lucky to get the Masters event in on Sunday.

Speaking of the Masters.  That was quite some round by Jordon S.  Plus it looks like he's keeping it up today.  This should be some weekend.  There's always drama with the Masters.  It's still my favorite major golf tourney.  

Lunch was well attended yesterday.  We had a returning snow bird - Gilhooley - is back from the desert.  Kennel Club was in town also.  They both looked like they wintered well while the rest of us are trying to shake off the effects of snow mold.

See ya at Happy Hour,

CC

Finally

Saturday was another one of those sunny but cooler days.  Initially it didn't look like golf was in the plan for the day.  But after care full consideration of the weather and a look at the alternatives (working on my tax return or the yard)  LTG and I decided to delay our start in hopes of a warming spell.  Well it didn't really warm up but we decided it was tolerable and played anyway.  The course was a little soggy to say the least and it played fairly long.  At the turn we picked up two more stragglers - Slap Shot and the LR Doctor.  They were of the same mind as us and wanted to get in a few holes before the afternoon nap.

When we finished we noted there a lot more people on the course.  Mainly new members with pent up demand.  Since it was still too early for a nap we decided to have an adult beverage and a little lunch.  We found OTR, JJ and the El Presidente sitting at the round table passing quarters around.  My guess they were paying off bets.  I guess they had heavier sweaters than we did.  Anyway we had three more players to roll the bones.  Six more dollars were added to the pot (remember the LR Doc. is "one and done" for the year).

Loved the Wisconsin vs. Kentucky basketball game.  For some reason I have never cared for Kentucky and wasn't the least bit sorry they lost.  I will admit that if they won out the record would probably stand for all time.

let's hope for good weather,

CC 

One and Done

We all are familiar with the term "one and done", especially this time of the year.  But, did you know the JRSRs have come up with a couple of new versions of it.  Consider the following:

1. the LR Doctor rolled the dice at lunch yesterday and came up a loser (for the umpteenth time) and declared he was (wait for it) OAD for the year.  What a surprise.  But LOA went him one better.  He never rolls and declared he was "none and done"
2. OTR and I played one hole and got caught in the rain and were (wait for it) OAD.  We made it back to the pro shop without getting completely soaked.  Bob D teed off with a guest and as far as we know may still be out there on the course.

I think everyone was happy to be back at the club.  We had so many people we had to add another table to accommodate everyone (we used the lolipop configuration).  We swear the round table was smaller, but the staff said no.  Upon entering the grill we were greeted with the aroma of fresh pop corn.  I don't what we use, but the grill has the best.  And, I'm not a big consumer of the stuff, bit do look forward to the club's.

The SOTD is now back.  Because funds were depleted we had a double roll day so you can win more than 50 cents.

Think warm weather,

CC

Lunch

The season is about to begin this Thursday.  Base on the SD's email lunch is at the normal time with golf to follow.  Brad knows we're coming and says carts will be available as long as we don't get any drenching rains.  The forecast looks a little iffy in that regard.  Keep your fingers crossed.  Even if we don't tee it up we can roll the bones.  So, make sure you bring an extra dollar.  We might even have two rolls since we don't have any money in the pot.

TTS is coming home on Friday.  He's been doing well in rehab at St Charles.  Visitors will be allowed for short periods.  The Doctors told him he must have nine lives, but he needs to change his eating habits.  That's easier said than done though.

See ya at the training table,

CC