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The Weather Finally Stopped
Us
On July 8, 2009,
for the first time in memory, severe weather caused us to cancel our weekly efforts on the links.
We waited a reasonable length of time for the heavy rains and sounds of thunder to subside and we tracked television radar
maps showing no significant windows of relief within the near future. There was also news of a tornado
touching down within ten miles south of the course. After a quick survey of the course and reports of standing
water present on a number of greens, we decided to end our glorious streak of dozens of consecutive weeks of golf without
interruption. It all came down to a question of golfer safety and poor playing conditions.
Let it be known, however, that three first-year regulars and one substitute did actually pay extra money to
travel the course regardless of the elements and ground conditions. Due to their efforts in coincidentally upholding
the league's legendary reputation, the unofficial rookie hazing will no longer be necessary.
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| A Message From God? |
A Message From God?
On May 20, 2009, a stray ball
was found in the 12th rough between the tee and the fairway. The sphere was rolled over to reveal a simple
message ... "PRACTICE"!
Rain ... Finally!
On July 1, 2009, we experienced our first rain event of the season
and, to our credit, we were the only league to brave the elements in the true spirit of our legacy and charter. Before
yesterday, we had indeed golfed a modern league record nine consecutive weeks from the start of
the season without opening an umbrella. Due to the weather and poor ground conditions there was
no closest-to-the-pin winner at the 13th hole, just a bunch of rain-soaked losers!
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| Fox Allegedly Observed Stealing Golf Balls |
Outside Interference Wreaks
Havoc During League Match!
On May 27, 2009, a league match
was reportedly affected by an outside agent. Allegedly a fox ran out from the woods and stole a golf ball on the
2nd hole! A ruling was urgently sought and immediately issued. The lingering affects of frequent encounters
with woodland creatures has begun to unnerve our most stoic golfers. Foxes and coyotes and gorillas ... Oh, My!
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| Coyote Sighted at 10th Pond |
Predators Terrorize
Golfers!
On May
6, 2009, many golf league members reportedly observed a predatory animal, appearing to be a coyote, overlooking the 10th pond.
These reports, along with a photo (see above), were brought back to the clubhouse for comment. We've since been
informed that our hosts were well aware of the sightings. The golf club management issued a statement to all golfers
that they can "rest assured that the situation is under control. Golfers are not in any danger because the coyotes are
actually made of plastic." Many golfers were relieved upon hearing the explanatory statement. Some golfers,
however, remained a bit apprehensive because the plastic coyotes were still quite scary!
The Drinks Are On Who?
After a lengthy and very entertaining email debate,
on May 6, 2009, the league members decided to modify the weekly closest-to-the-pin award philosophy. Effective
immediately, each golfer will offer $2 to the pool with the CTP winner receiving up to $30 net. No longer will the CTP
winner be obliged to buy a round at the 19th hole.
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Congratulations
Rusty Lorenzen
and Mike Zurawski won our 2009 League Championship on September 2 with an 18-hole 49-23 victory
over Tom Damon and Brian Holub. The match was played in excellent weather
conditions (sunny and in the mid-70s). The championship was clinched on the 13th green. Although
a few individual golfers have been part of championship teams in consecutive years, this marked the first time on record
(since 1989) that a team with the same teammates won two consecutive championships.
Congratulations
Rusty Lorenzen
and Henry Doherty won our Two-Man Blind Draw Net Medal event on September 2, 2009, with
a combined net score of 11-under-par. Adrian Knyff and Mike Zurawski
took second place with a combined net 8-under-par finish while Tony Carpenito and Glenn
Clark earned third place with a combined 5-under-par result.
Congratulations
Rusty
Lorenzen and Mike Zurawski finished the second half of the 2009 regular season with
the most team match points - one point ahead of Glenn Clark and Todd Acorn
for the closest regular season finish in league history! This result has earned Rusty and Mike a spot in September's league
championship match versus Tom Damon and Brian Holub.
Congratulations
On June 24, 2009, Rusty Lorenzen
and Mike Zurawski came in at one under par to earn first place honors in our league two-man
scramble.
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2009 CTP Winners
4/29 Tony Carpenito #2
5/6 Tony Carpenito #11
5/13 Dean Charest #4
5/20 Dean Charest #13
5/27 Brian Sheehan #2
6/3 Steve Bowie #16
6/10 Rusty Lorenzen #4
6/17 Randy Troupe #11
6/24 Brian Holub #2
7/1 Nobhutti Hithagrene #13
7/15 Bill Dalton #16
7/22 Bill Dalton #2
7/29 Henry Doherty #11
8/5 Sam Aronie #4
8/12 Rusty Lorenzen #13
8/19 Dean Charest #2
8/26 Henry Doherty #16
9/2 Henry Doherty #4
Sub 40 Rounds!
Rusty
Lorenzen scored a back side 36 on September 2, 2009, matching Randy Troupe's back side 36 on July 15 and super-sub Brian Sheehan's back side 36 on June 17 for low round of the year to date. Rusty
also notched a back side 39 on June 3, a front side 38 on June 10, and a front side 38 on September 2. Mike Zurawski posted a back side 39 on September 2. Bill Dalton cleared
a front side 38 on August 5. Henry Doherty carded a back side 38 on July 29. Randy Troupe and Dean Charest both
posted back side scores of 39 on May 20. Substitute Steve Bowie's front
side 39 on April 29 was our first sub-40 round of the season!
Sub Net-30 Rounds!
Sam Aronie shot a "net 23" on June
3, 2009, passing the "net 27" shot by Tony Carpenito on May 6, for the lowest net
round of the season!
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