It wasn't rabbits, but nose tackles instead for the Rabbit Wrangler. Unfortunately his season ended with a hard fought loss, but a winning season for his first year in high school football. It was my first opportunity to see him play this year and I was impressed on how he has progressed from last year. I was also impressed on big these kids are these days. Admittedly this was Jr. Varsity so not all players were freshmen, but they were good sized for 14-15 year olds (especially the opponents). Now it will be on to basketball.
The weather is still great for golf. Friday saw six of us show up to take advantage of the day. We ended up with a split format because LTG had to leave after the front side. At the end of the round everyone broke even. One note - TZ is currently the JR/SR with the most rounds played at 41. Impressive for a guy who goes to Florida monthly for a haircut. LTG and Gilhooley are right on his heals.
Some great costumes at the Halloween party. But the best part was when Chef Kiel sang on the Karaoke stage. The staff really got into the evening and had some costumes of their own. Crystal did a great job with coming as Greg.
See ya at the training table.
CC
Monday, October 26, 2015
Wednesday, October 21, 2015
Closing In
Yes we are closing in on the end of the JR/SR golf season (for recording purposes). To date we have played 548 rounds (that I have records for). That is close our all time high, which is just over 600. I'm not sure we can break 600 by 10/31 but we have a shot. The weather looks good and we are getting good turnouts daily.
Yesterday we had a good crowd and tight scores. Twinkle Toes, TZ and I lost in a score card playoff to Bob D. and his crew. It took four holes, and that shows how tight the scores really were. We had to take their scores on faith since their score card some how disappeared (go figure). No winners in the SOTD. The pot is some where around $50.00. I guess I should count the money for an actual total. But, every time I do someone wins. Enough said.
See ya at the training table.
CC
PS - Congrats to our resident Appalachian American (OTR for short). He's off to Pittsburgh to receive some big award from Fed Ex. They said he's some kind of super business leader. Well deserved from my perspective.
Yesterday we had a good crowd and tight scores. Twinkle Toes, TZ and I lost in a score card playoff to Bob D. and his crew. It took four holes, and that shows how tight the scores really were. We had to take their scores on faith since their score card some how disappeared (go figure). No winners in the SOTD. The pot is some where around $50.00. I guess I should count the money for an actual total. But, every time I do someone wins. Enough said.
See ya at the training table.
CC
PS - Congrats to our resident Appalachian American (OTR for short). He's off to Pittsburgh to receive some big award from Fed Ex. They said he's some kind of super business leader. Well deserved from my perspective.
Friday, October 16, 2015
Really
Has it really been a week since my last post? It seems like it was just yesterday. Anyway, time flies when you're busy.
The weather has decidedly turned Fall. Every morning this week has been brisk when I go out to feed our resident Mallards, but this AM was down right chilling. Golf has been tolerable even though it has been windy. Participation is starting to show who likes the cooler temps. Gilhooley bailed the other day; said it was too cold for him. This coming from the guy who grew up in the Northeast and was a skier. Anyway the hardiest have been teeing it up and winning most of the time. OTR commented he lost for the first time in four rounds yesterday. Yesterday scores were closely bunched, but not super spectacular. The winners really hammed and egged it while shooting to there handicaps.
The greens have healed well and our up to speed. I think that surprised most of us. I know TZ wasn't expecting it as he blew his first putt on #1 by the hole about 15 feet. And yes he he left the come backer short.
Watch for some interesting rule changes coming in 2016. They should benefit all of us, and make a lot of sense (based on what I've heard). The SOTD is growing again. Maybe we'll have a breather from all these recent winners.
Get your mittens out you might need them the rest of the season.
CC
The weather has decidedly turned Fall. Every morning this week has been brisk when I go out to feed our resident Mallards, but this AM was down right chilling. Golf has been tolerable even though it has been windy. Participation is starting to show who likes the cooler temps. Gilhooley bailed the other day; said it was too cold for him. This coming from the guy who grew up in the Northeast and was a skier. Anyway the hardiest have been teeing it up and winning most of the time. OTR commented he lost for the first time in four rounds yesterday. Yesterday scores were closely bunched, but not super spectacular. The winners really hammed and egged it while shooting to there handicaps.
The greens have healed well and our up to speed. I think that surprised most of us. I know TZ wasn't expecting it as he blew his first putt on #1 by the hole about 15 feet. And yes he he left the come backer short.
Watch for some interesting rule changes coming in 2016. They should benefit all of us, and make a lot of sense (based on what I've heard). The SOTD is growing again. Maybe we'll have a breather from all these recent winners.
Get your mittens out you might need them the rest of the season.
CC
Friday, October 9, 2015
When The Cat Is Away.....
While I was off playing at TCC we had another SOTD winner. JJ claimed he did it in two rolls and laid claim to $25.00. I wasn't totally convinced about the validity of his win since I couldn't find anyone willing to verify his claim. Finally one poor soul stepped forward and said he was present. I was still sketical, but paid off anyway. JJ is no longer on double secret probation. He's just on plain probation. For those who follow such things consider the following:
Thursday was a great day to play golf, and ten took advantage of the day. Scores weren't exceptional, for the most part we had fun. Putting was a challenge for most as we struggled with the green speed.
Did you see the President's Cup yesterday? There was one of the most bizarre rulings I've ever heard of. One that I'm sure will be talked about for some time. if you missed it ask the guys in the pro shop to explain it. Remember the USGA and PGA rules aren't always the same.
CC
- A total of $4210.00 has been won with the SOTD.
- The average win is $81.00.
- There have been 52 winner.
- Six winners have won over $300.00 each.
Thursday was a great day to play golf, and ten took advantage of the day. Scores weren't exceptional, for the most part we had fun. Putting was a challenge for most as we struggled with the green speed.
Did you see the President's Cup yesterday? There was one of the most bizarre rulings I've ever heard of. One that I'm sure will be talked about for some time. if you missed it ask the guys in the pro shop to explain it. Remember the USGA and PGA rules aren't always the same.
CC
Thursday, October 8, 2015
Not A Sniff
Tuesday was a grand day for golf and scoring. Being the captain for the day I decreed that we would play 3BB of 4. A tough format, but we are all good players and up to the challenge. My team posted the pretty score of -21 (LTG shot 71) and we didn't even get a sniff at first. Bob D's team posted -29 (hard to believe). LOA played extremely well and Gilhooley brought Uncle Bob as a guest. I'm guessing they ham and egged it and didn't all blow up together.
Yesterday I played at TCC as part of the TDGA's team in the Toledo Golf Hall of Fame fund raiser for The Evans Scholar Foundation. We game really close to winning, but got beat by tenths of a point due to the handicaps. I'm not sure what is going on with the greens at TCC, but they were not in good shape. There was a definite lack of grass on many. Someone said they were going to re-grass them, but that's a pretty expensive proposition. All I know is that ours (keep your fingers crossed) are really in great shape. We should give Eric and his staff a "big pat on the back" for the well conditioned course we've had this year.
Great weather for today. It could be the last day for shorts. Hope to see you at the training table.
CC
PS - Rounds played thru 10/6/2015 - 511. With some luck we could reach 600 by the end of October.
Yesterday I played at TCC as part of the TDGA's team in the Toledo Golf Hall of Fame fund raiser for The Evans Scholar Foundation. We game really close to winning, but got beat by tenths of a point due to the handicaps. I'm not sure what is going on with the greens at TCC, but they were not in good shape. There was a definite lack of grass on many. Someone said they were going to re-grass them, but that's a pretty expensive proposition. All I know is that ours (keep your fingers crossed) are really in great shape. We should give Eric and his staff a "big pat on the back" for the well conditioned course we've had this year.
Great weather for today. It could be the last day for shorts. Hope to see you at the training table.
CC
PS - Rounds played thru 10/6/2015 - 511. With some luck we could reach 600 by the end of October.
Tuesday, October 6, 2015
Miserable
As most of you remember (if no senior moments) Saturday was cold, windy and rain. The GWH was holding his annual Big Hole Tournament at BCC East and had invited Dr. AH, LTG and myself to join him. We were playing quite well through 11 holes when we realized that Dr. AH was turning blue and in desperate need of some warmth and dry gloves. So we made a strategic decision and went to the bar for some cold weather adult beverages. LTG told us that Captain Morgan was pretty good in hot chocolate. Frankly anything at that point would have been good in anything hot. We soon learned that we were actually leading the front side and tied for second overall after only playing 11 holes. But, the powers that be DQ'd us for not finishing. So much for being the boss and owner. Although I heard the GWH say there was going to be a lot of splaning on Monday for that decision. Anyway we had a great prime rib lunch and headed home. I don't know about my partners but I walked in the house and put all my wet clothes in the dryer and took a hot shower.
Yesterday I took advantage of the weather and did some of the prep work around the yard before bad weather sets in. Besides I don't want to miss golf the rest of the week.
See ya at the training table.
CC
Yesterday I took advantage of the weather and did some of the prep work around the yard before bad weather sets in. Besides I don't want to miss golf the rest of the week.
See ya at the training table.
CC
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