At 10:47 on Sunday morning, shortly after our last Bad Golf Guy post, my Lebanon Valley College roommate, teammate and seemingly life-long friend (Whitey) responded, and I quote; “At first, when I read “Rarified Air”, I thought you were going to share the story about the recruiting visit and East College. My response was clear and concise; “I am not willing to tarnish our impeccable reputations by telling such a tale!” After further consideration, reputations be damned! The story begins during ... continue reading...
Rarified Air
My college roommate/teammate/seemingly life-long friend (Whitey) recently reminded me of a story that occurred in 1976, forty-eight years ago! A story I have shared countless times throughout the years with anyone who would listen. Although unrelated to golf, the story is a deserving contribution to our Bad Golf Guy memoirs. Winding down my final season as a member of Lebanon Valley College’s Flying Dutchmen basketball team, my teammates and I were hosting the vaulted Gettysburg College ... continue reading...
The MBGA
Press Release: Pinehurst, NC (December 11th, 2022 - 9:45 am) – A special meeting of the “MBGA” was held at Maxie’s Grill and Tap Room to induct the organizations newest member; Jim Schoch. In attendance, Jim White (President), Dan Bowman (Vice-President) and Jim “Hambone” Hermann (Treasurer). It is almost inconceivable that after one short year of living in the Pinehurst community, I was formally inducted into, may I say; a prestigious, may I also say; an elite organization, not dissimilar to ... continue reading...
Too Good To Be True, Part 2
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...
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