The Shoot-Out is a bit of an intimidating affair with twelve teams and approximately 75-100 spectators on hand; playing two holes, alternate shot, to determine the final four teams to advance to the concluding elimination holes. Amazingly, I was not terribly nervous as we approached the first tee box. It may have had something to do with the celebratory shot and two pints! We played solid golf with a net par on both holes. John executed two tidy pitch shots to set the table. Unfortunately, we ... continue reading...
To Good To Be True
Part One My track record in 3-Day Member-Guest tournaments is somewhat legendary; as documented in a previous Bad Golf Guy post (“My Nemesis”). My brother (John) and I typically struggle to stay out of the cellar of these sixty-team events; never, ever, sniffing the all-important Shoot-Out which determines the tournaments overall Champion. John, who has developed into a very consistent player through the years, was once again, kind enough to invite me to his fall 3-Day Member-Guest at his home ... continue reading...
The Gimmie
“A gimmie is when a traffic cop pulls you over and only gives you a warning, or when a grocery clerk honors your expired coupon without price checking your adult Depends over the grocery store microphone.” The Art of the Gimmie by Mick Kemper More specifically to the game of golf, and far less humorous, a gimmie putt (“give me”) is a time saving measure where short putts are conceded and counted when considered unmissable; typically, “within the leather” (the distance between the bottom of the ... continue reading...
The Ryder Cup Envelope
On Saturday evening, after completion of the foursome/four ball matches and on the eve of the singles matches, both Captains are required to submit a sealed envelope to Ryder Cup officials. Enclosed within each envelope is the name of one player on each twelve man roster. This contingency plan addresses circumstances (i.e. sickness/injury) that would prevent a player from competing in the singles matches, simultaneously eliminating a non-sick/injured player from the opposing team. Both ... continue reading...
Willi Zodet
I was thinking about my friend the other day on his birthday, reminiscing about the origin of our relationship. The story makes me smile! As a relatively new member of the Lancaster Liederkranz (a German social club in Lancaster, PA), I was anxious to make new friends and begin to embrace the organizations fraternal spirit. The Monday/Friday afternoon bartender was Willi Zodet. Willi; born in Germany, served in its military, found his way to the United States, traveled the country in a new Ford ... continue reading...
US Adaptive Open
On Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday (July 10th-12th) the 2nd Annual US Adaptive Open will be held for the second consecutive year at Pinehurst Resort and Country Club’s Course #6, in Pinehurst, NC. As residents of the Pinehurst #6 community, and as an employee of Pinehurst #6 (Grounds Crew), this is a big deal! The following story details my experiences at the 2022 US Adaptive Open. It was Thursday, four days prior to the start of the inaugural U.S. Adaptive Open, hosted by Pinehurst Resort ... continue reading...
David Feherty
In early April, I had the good fortune to be invited to attend a “David Feherty-Live Off Tour” performance at Sandhills Community College, in Southern Pines, NC. It was an intimate affair inside Owens Auditorium with approximately three-hundred patrons in attendance. The set was not dissimilar to David’s “Feherty” television show, inclusive of a Persian rug, a desk, a comfortable leather chair and a credenza; adorned with a stuffed chicken and a framed photograph of his wife; Anita. The ... continue reading...
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