In Case You Weren't At The Closing Event--Here Are The League Winners

I know a few TGIF Members who weren't able to attend the final event.  So, here are the final, unaudited (and don't wait for the audit, because there won't be one) results:

Group 1:

1st Place:  Arlene and Dave Forsthoefel, Arlene wins $50 pro shop credit
2nd Place:  Janet and Dale Lindle, Janet wins $40 pro shop credit
3rd Place:  Lina and Wayne Stokes, Cher and Phil Van Houten, Lina and Cher each win $30 pro shop credit 

Group 2:

1st Place:  Sandy and Jeff Garrison, Sandy wins $50 pro shop credit
2nd Place:  Ruth and Jerry Paul, Ruth wins $40 pro shop credit
3rd Place:  Debbie Yingling and Randy Lansdell, Debbie wins $30 pro shop credit

Congratulations to all the winners.  Have fun in the pro shop spending your credits.  And be sure to tell couples who didn't play this year about all the fabulous prizes so they will want to play next year, when the new commissioner sends out the invitation to sign up!

And, get out there and play some golf!  The weather is beautiful, course is recovering from the drought, and the restaurant and pro shop needs your money!

Dave

Results of Closing Event Scramble

Here are the results of the Closing Event Scramble:

1st:  Score, 31.  Stu Wilson, Lina Stokes, Kathy Pare, and Janet Kuhn.  From what I heard, Stu was hardly a factor but was happy to walk away with the $25 in pro shop credits.  Seems Lina Stokes was dropping putts from all over the place and Janet Kuhn was playing so well she didn't want to stop for dinner!

2nd:   Score, 32, Won a Scorecard Playoff.  Steve Bunn, Jim Downing, Billie Trame and Linda Schiesler.  Again, according to Steve Bunn, it was all the ladies, especially on the greens.  I saw Billie drop a long birdie putt on #1, and Linda had just dropped one on #9.  Each player won $20 in pro shop credit.

3rd:  Score, 32.  Ben Basone, Dan Gennaro, Doug Taylor, and Sarah Mueller.  Don't have any highlights other than that Sarah said she had a really good time with the three guys!  Each player won $15 in pro shop credit. 

4th:  Score, 34, Won a Scorecard Playoff.  Jerry Paul, Jay Kuhn, Nancy Downing, and Shirley Smith.  No highlights other than Jay is happy to not be playing any more scrambles for a while!  Each player won $10 in pro shop credit. 

5th:  Score, 34.  Sandy Garrison, Gary Trame, Mary Ann Wilson, and Kathy Shaut.  I heard the entire team played well and got along famously. Each player won $10 in pro shop credit. 

Dave

Thanks for a Successful Season and Closing Event

Thanks to all O'Bannon Creek Golf Club TGIF members for making the season successful.  And, thanks for the generous gift of dining at the very fine O'Bannon Creek dining room.  Kathy and I will enjoy eating for "free".  We had great weather for the closing event, and from all the comments I've heard since, everyone had a good time during the golf and dinner.  It was really nice to have Fred and Rita with us for dinner. 

Now, despite what some people seem to believe, the golf season is not over.  And, the Friday night season doesn't have to be over either!  Call a couple, get out there and play.  Yes, it is getting dark earlier every day but if you start by 5:30 you can still get nine in before it gets dark.  So, get out there and play, then enjoy dinner after.

If you haven't played in a while, you will be pleasantly surprised by how green the course is, especially the fairways.  The cooler weather, and ample watering, is bringing the course back.  You will be pleasantly surprised!

Again, thanks for a good season and the nice gift you gave Kathy and me.  Also, election results for the new commissioner aren't final yet but it looks like Dave Forsthoefel is way ahead of the other three candidates. 

Dave

Forsthoefel's Limp Home To Win Group 1 Championship

More to come, but this is a brief update on the last official league night, August 20th.  As most of you know, Kathy and I took a trip to France, had a great time, but I've been a bit behind on a number of things, including posting to this and other blogs. 

Dave Forsthoefel gave me this whole sob story about how the Thiel's cheated in the last match, robbing him and Arlene of yet another TGIF Championship.  He even wrote his own detailed  summary so I could post or read at the closing event dinner (which I will probably do).  Anyway, all for naught, since Arlene and Dave did win the Group 1 Championship ( for what that is worth), by 4 points.  Dale and Janet Lindle were second with 83 points, followed by two couples tied at 76 points, "Irish" Wayne and "Mississippi" Lina Stokes and Janet and Dale Lindle. 

I may fill in some highlights from the final official night of play Friday night during my two hours of comments following dinner!

August 27th, four couples played a little TGIF unofficial event, two best balls of the foursome, one ball from the men, one ball the ladies.  The four teams were Paul-Gennaro, Wilson-Smith, Downing-Porter, and Bunn-Lindle.  There were some pretty amazing scores and if there was any real money on the line (especially if the money was mine), I'd ask for an audit, and probably referees next time this post season event is held!  For those of you not familiar with playing 2-best ball of the foursome events, a score of 5 or 6 under par is very good for nine holes.  Anything over that is phenomenal, especially a mixed couples event.  But TGIF players are exceptional, as indicated by the following scores:

1.  Team Wilson/Smith:  60, 29 for the men, 31 for the ladies, 12 under par (remember, ladies par is 37.  Wow!
2.  Team Gennaro/Paul:  63, 30 for the men, 33 for the ladies, 9 under par, another very good score.
3.  Team Bunn/Lindle:  67, 30 for the men, 37 for the ladies, 5 under par, a winner on most Saturday morning games.
4.  Team Downing/Porter:  70, 36 for the men, 34 for the ladies, 2 under par, again, this score would have won the front nine in the Pope Skins game last Saturday morning. 

There will be some small recognition for the top two teams in this mini event at the Friday night closing dinner.  Seems as though this event was enjoyed by all and we may do this with our full field once or twice next year, depending upon what the new commissioner wants to do.

See y'all Friday night.  Scramble starts at 5.  Please consider taking a cart, since that makes scrambles move better.  As of this morning, we have 44 people signed up for golf, and 47 for dinner, so we will have a nice group. 

Dave

Sandy and Jeff Garrison Wrap-Up Group 2 TGIF League Championship!

The battle came down to the last night.  Sandy and Jeff Garrison were in a hotly contested battle for first place with Ruth and Jerry Paul.  Throughout the long, hot season, Ruth and Jerry led or shared the lead of the league most weeks since week three.  Going into last week's matches, the Paul's trailed the Garrison's by two points.  As Kathy and I were starting our match Friday night, Sandy and Jeff were finishing their "match" on number nine, by themselves!  Seems they were able to convince Sandy Bowie to move up her hip replacement surgery so the Garrison's could get a forfeit, almost guaranteeing a league championship for Sandy and Jeff!  Wow, some people will do almost anything to win!  Seriously, Sandy Bowie, hope you are recovering well, and congratulations to Sandy and Jeff!

In addition to winning the championship, Sandy Garrison was closest to the pin on #7, and Jerry Paul was closest on #5.  Nice shots, Sandy and Jerry.  Sandy, remind me when we see each other next to give you the closest to the pin prize!

Here are some scores from last Friday night:  41, 39, 44, 38, 50, 53, 45, 40, 35, 52, 65, 38 and 64!  That was a little tribute to George Carlin and the Hippy Dippy Weather Man--remember him, when he would say here are some temperatures!  Funny!

Now, here are some notably good scores from last Friday night:
Kathy Pare, Net 31
Ruth Paul, Net 35
Dave Shaut, 38/Net 33
Kathy Shaut, Net 31
Sandy Garrison, Net 33 

Birdies, there were a couple.  Dick Wilson, subbing for Ben Basone, had a birdie 3 on #1.  And yours truly, had a birdie 2 on #5.

It doesn't seem possible the league season is coming to an end.  This Friday night is the last league night for Group 1.  I forwarded an email from O'Bannon Creek Golf Club earlier today about the Loveland Chamber of Commerce Golf Outing being held Friday afternoon.  Due to the outing, league play will start at 5:30 PM.

And, if you haven't already told me by email (dshaut@gmail.com), let me know if you want to play Friday, August 27th, so I can put a schedule and game together.  I need to hear from you by this Friday, August 20th, if you want to play.

Also, please let me know by this Friday, August 20th, if you will be playing in the Closing Event, Friday, September 10th, and having dinner with us.  If some of you will only be having dinner, let me know that as well.  Thanks.

Dave 

Sandy Garrison EAGLES 5-Par #4 Friday, August 6th!

Sandy Garrison had an Eagle (that's 2 under par) on the 5-par #4 last Friday night in the O'Bannon Creek Golf Club TGIF league.  She hit a six iron to the green, right on the money, and it rolled in the hole!  Super shot, Sandy.  Oh, yeah, she also parred the other two 5-pars, #s 3 and 6, then birdied the 3-par #7.  Great round of 36/Net 30, Sandy!

Closest to the Pin:  Arlene Forsthoefel was closest on #7, and Bob Pare was closest on #5 (again).  

Other Highlights/Good Scores:

•  Dave Forsthoefel continued his season-long very good play, shooting a net 34, with a birdie on #5.  
• Phil Van Houten shot a net 35.
• Arlene Forsthoefel shot a net 33.  
• Rick Lewis--was that really Rick Lewis playing and having dinner with Nancy last Friday night--I think it was--shot 35/Net 32, with birdies on #s 1 and 2.  Way to go Rick, and nice to see you in town (and in the USA) for a few weeks.
• Steve Bunn shot a net 33, as did his opponent last Friday, Bob Pare.  Nice rounds, Steve and Bob.
• Donna Bunn shot a net 31--wow, way to go, beat the old man!
• Kathy Pare shot an even par net 37, nice job Kathy.
• Janet Lindle shot a net 32!  Great round, Janet.
• Deanna Spatz shot a net 35, besting Fred by 1 shot.  I think Deanna made Fred pay for dinner!
• Lina Stokes continued her season long great scoring, shooting a net 33, parring 2 out of the 3 par fives.  
• Barb Jordahl shot a net 36, 1 under par.  Good job Barb.  
• Dale Barnes shot a net 33.  In the same group with Dale, Mary shot a net 35, and Thelma Porter shot a net 33.  

I sent a separate email with the standings through last week.  In group 1, Dave and Arlene Forsthoefel are in 1st place with 80 points.  Dale and Janet Lindle are in 2nd place with 74 points, and Wayne and Lina Stokes are in 3rd with 66.5 points.  Looks like the Forsthoefel's may have 1st place locked up but you never know.  Jerry and Ruth Paul and Lowell and Sandy Bowie are tied for 1st place in Group 2 with 61 points each, followed closely by Jeff and Sandy Garrison with 59 points.  This group may come right down to the wire!  


Tonight is the last official match for Group 2 teams.  Doesn't seem possible the season is coming to a close soon.  


As announced a couple of weeks ago, the closing scramble/dinner is now scheduled for Friday, September 10th.  Some of you have already let me know you will (or won't) be available then.  Also, I am going to put together a schedule and event for Friday, August 27th, for those who want to play then.  So, I need to know if you will be playing August 27th so I can put the schedule together.  Also, please let me know if you will be playing/having dinner with us on September 10th.  If you've already sent me an email about these dates/events, you don't have to do anything.  If you haven't, please send me an email as soon as possible, but no later than August 20th, so I can make the appropriate plans for both events.  My email address is dshaut@gmail.com.


Thanks for your cooperation, stay cool, get out and play some golf!


Dave

RANDY LANSDELL BIRDIED #8

Tough being commissioner, editor, etc.  I've tried really hard this year to focus on accomplishments of ladies on Friday night, TGIF.  Was pointed out to me that I made a mistake last week.  RANDY LANSDELL SCORED A BIRDIE ON THE 4-PAR, #8, NOT RANDY YINGLING.  OOPS!  Hey, Debbie and Randy, you just got back from CA, so Lansdell/Yingling, who cares!  Anyway, sorry Randy, didn't mean to diss you.  Great birdie on 8. 

All, if you haven't, remember, let me know if you want to play August 27th.  Will be a special event, yet to be determined.  Closing event will be September 10th, so let me know if you will be playing the September 10th closing event and having dinner with us.

Dave

Paul's and Bowie's Lead Group 2 Standings with 61 Points

The Paul's and Bowie's lead the standings of Group 2 in the O'Bannon Creek Golf Club TGIF league with 61 points each.  The Garrison's are close behind with 59 points.  Looks like a knock-down drag-out battle to the end of the season. 

Kathy Shaut Shoots Net 32, 5 under Par July 30th @ O'Bannon Creek Golf Club TGIF League

Kathy Shaut got off to a rough start last Friday night at O'Bannon Creek Golf Club, in the TGIF Couple's League, scoring a 9, 6, 8, and 7 on the first four holes.  That is what happens sometimes on a hot night, when you don't get to warm up, and just go to the 1st tee and hit away (like most of us do all the time).  After a bit of a rough start, Kathy parred #5, bogeyed #6, and parred #7 and #8, scoring a 52/net 32.  Nice job, honey!

Other low scores last Friday night included:  Deanna Spatz, net 33, Donna Bunn, net 35, Sandie Bowie, net 36, Brookan Gennaro, net 37, Robin Anderson, net 36, Darlene Basone, net 35, Shirley Smith, net 37, Debbie Yingling, net 33 and Billie Trame, net 36.  Lowell Bowie shot a net 33, Fred Spatz, Dave Forsthoefel and Steve Bunn shot net 34's, and Randy Lansdell and Hub Hlovchiec both shot net 35's.  Nice rounds all!

There were 5 birdies, not quite like the birdie fest on July 23rd, but still good.  Hub birdied #4, Dave Shaut (yours truly) birdied #5, Brookan Gennaro birdied #7 (from only a few inches), and Dave Forsthoefel and Randy Yingling both birdied #8.

Brookan Gennaro, as noted above, was closest to the pin on #7 and I was closest on #5.

Not sure what was going on two groups behind me but there appeared to be a mob playing #4 when I was on #6.  Apparently, next year's commissioner, Dave Forsthoefel, decided to take the rules into his own hands, and allow a six-ome play.  Wow, lot's of balls flying around everywhere!  Forsthoefel was yelling something to me from the 4th fairway, and there were riding and hand carts traversing the course every which way.  Have no idea what to hell he was saying but he seemed happy so that is important.  So, I guess next year when Dave is in charge, 6 players will be the minimum and most groups will have at least 8 players, 4 teams.  Seems efficient so let's go with it!  And Dave was just subbing--can you imagine what he will try to do in his own group tomorrow night.  12-16 players on a hole!  Is there no limit to the insanity!  Oh my!

See you at O'Bannon Creek--get out there and play some golf!

Forsthoefel's and Paul's In First Place after July 23rd

Standings Update: 

Arlene and Dave Forsthoefel are in 1st place, Group 1, with 67 points.  Janet and Dale Lindle are in second place with 63 points, followed by Cher and Phil Van Houten with 58 points.  The Forsthoefel's are tough! 

In Group 2, Ruth and Jerry Paul are in 1st place with 52 1/2 points, followed by Sandy and Lowell Bowie with 49 1/2 points, and in third place are Sandy and Jeff Garrison with 47 1/2 points.  There might be some movement in Group 2 after tonight's matches are posted.  The Garrison's and Paul's have already played their match and....you'll have to wait and see who is in first place after tonight. 

July 23rd Update:

Individual Highlights:   

• Dave Forsthoefel shot even par 35, net 30, last Friday night.  Way to go Dave--I can see the handicap dropping as I type!  Along the way, Dave birdied the 5 par #4.  An unfortunate bogey on the 4 par #9 took away the chance for the under par round.  As Dave was "going low", he also accumulated 8 points in his match against Dan Gennaro who was subbing for the vacationing Rick Lewis.  Not to be outdone, Arlene took 6 1/2 points against Brookan, who was subbing for Nancy Lewis.  Arlene shot a net 34, 3 under par. 
• Birdies:  Dale Lindle birdied #7 and Brian Ellis birdied #9.  Nice job, guys!
• Good Pars:  Several ladies parred the tough 5 par #3--Janet Lindle, Brookan Gennaro, Lina Stokes, and Deanna Spatz.  Great job.  Most guys would take a five on #3 if you gave it to them at the start of the round.  
• Low Net Scores:  There were two net 30's, Dave Forsthoefel and Deanna Spatz.  Rita Spata shot a net 33, Arlene Forsthoefel shot a net 34, Kathy Pare and Lina Stokes shot net 35's, and Brookan Gennaro shot a net 36.  Fred Spatz and Dale Lindle shot net 34's, and Brian Ellis shot a net 35.

• Closest to the Pin:  Rita Spata was closest on #7 and  Bob Pare was closest on #5.  Congratulations!  Rita, I'll leave some golf balls for you with the bartender.  Pare already picked his up!

Schedule Update/Extension:

Kathy and I are taking a trip to France later in August, meaning we will be out of town at the time of the scheduled closing event.  I have checked with O'Bannon and we can postpone the closing event and reschedule it for Friday, September 10th.  So, here is the plan.  Closing event will be Friday, September 10th, 5:00 PM shotgun, scramble.  Since August 27th is now an open evening, I propose an additional evening of league play.  Please let me know if you are interested in playing and I'll pair up the teams, put together a schedule for the evening.  Teams from both groups are welcome to play--just let me know by email if your team is interested in playing.  I'll also send an email separately with the same information.  Maybe I'll plan something fun/different from regular league match play for the 27th!  So, send me an email, let me know if you are interested in playing Friday, August 27th, and I'll take it from there.

See you at O'Bannon tonight, or soon!

Dave 

Mary Ann Wilson and Lowell Bowie Shoot Net 30's July 16th--Great Rounds!

Here is a brief update on last Friday's O'Bannon Creek TGIF Matches.  Brief because I'm leaving town for a few days and don't have much time.  May elaborate a bit more later, or maybe not!

As noted in the headline, Mary Ann Wilson and Lowell Bowie both shot net 30's Friday night.  Way to go Mary Ann and Lowell.  Mary Ann was on fire, scoring pars on hole #'s 3, 7, 8 and 9.  Lowell just played a good, steady round, 5 shots better than his handicap.

Closest to the Pin:  Doug Taylor was closest of all the men on # 5 and Ruth Paul was closest of all the women on # 7.  Ruth went on to birdie # 7, nice job!

Other Highlights: 

• Randy Lansdell started off badly on the 1st 4 holes, going double bogey, double bogey, bogey and bogey, but turned the round around, scoring par on the last five holes.  Randy shot gross 41/net 34.  
• Billie Trame birdied # 9.
• Ben Basone birdied # 2.
• .Robin Anderson had a nice par on # 5.
• Sandy Garrison birdied # 5, after hitting her drive to about 4 feet.
• Jerry Paul continued his season-long very good play, scoring 7 pars on his way to a gross 37/net 33.
• Susan Taylor parred  both par 3's, #'s 5 and 7.
• Jay Kuhn shot one of his best rounds of the season, gross 42/net 32, burying Stu Wilson along the way.  
• Ruth Paul and Susan Taylor both shot net 32's.  
• Jeff Garrison shot a net 33, and Doug Taylor shot a net 34.  

There is one match still to be played but I'll send out the standings as they are in a separate email. 

Group 1 plays this week but hey, Group 2 folks, call someone from the league and go out, play nine, have dinner at O'Bannon Creek this Friday night!

See y'all next week!

Dave







 

O'Bannon Creek Golf Club, TGIF Golf League Results, July 9th, 2010

Sandy Garrison was on FIRE last Friday night, shooting a gross 36, net 31, 1 under par, scoring 4, count 'em 4, birdies!  Wow!  Sandy birdied #'s 4, 5, 6, and 9!  Great round, Sandy.  

Only 4 matches were played Friday night!  Ouch!  Lot's of people out of town, or had other plans.  I know at least one or two matches are going to be made up so please send me your scores, individual and match scores, if you make up a match this week before Friday.  I'll wait to update the standings until then.  For those of you who did play, I'll send your individual scores to the pro shop today so your handicaps will be updated by the Friday update.  

Closest to the Pin, 7/9/2010:  #5, Men, Dave Forsthoefel.  #7, Women, Sandy Garrison.  Dave, don't try to collect yet another set of balls for being closest Friday night, I already gave them to you Saturday.  Sandy, I'll give you yours this Friday night when we play.

Match Highlights:  


Garrison/Lewis:  Rick Lewis continues to be vacationing in Italy, on the Adriatic Coast, so he sent his dad Dick out to play with Nancy last Friday night.  Heard that it was Rick and Nancy's anniversary?  Congratulations Rick and Nancy.  Anyway, Jeff Garrison and Dick had a highly competitive match, ending with Jeff coming out on top 5 to 4.  Jeff shot a steady 38, net 34, and Dick was equally steady, shooting a gross 41, net 35.  Dick birdied #9, always a treat, since # 9 is a tough green to hit, and depending upon where the pin is, to putt.  As already noted, Sandy had a great scoring night, but despite that, Nancy held her own, shooting a net par 37, and getting 3 points for the Lewis team.  


Jordahl/Van Houten:  Barb apparently was mad at Marlow and sent him alone, out into the high heat and humidity to face the tough team of Phil and Cher Van Houten.  Don't know what Marlow did to deserve a trip to the woodshed by himself but Phil and Cher sure gave him all he didn't want!  Phil and Cher both shot net 34's, 1 under for Phil and 3 under for Cher, and took 16 1/2 points from Marlow.  Boy, if Barb was mad before the match, can't imagine what Marlow got when he went home and reported the results to her!  


Forsthoefel/Lindle:  Apparently Dale and Janet didn't want to face the heat either.  They sent Paul Kenny out by himself to face the tough Forsthoefel tream.  He fared a little better than poor Marlow, but still lost to this formidable duo.  Dave and Paul battled to a 5 to 4 result, with Dave winning.  In his match against the fierce, highly competitive Arlene, Paul was able to eke out a tie.  Thanks for filling in, Paul.  Did Dave and Arlene make you walk?  That is a little inside joke betweek Paul and me!


Ellis/Mueller:  Both matches were close, with Sarah getting by Lori 5 to 4 and Brian beating Brad 6 to 3.  Lori and Sarah shot scores very close to their handicaps, performing much better than their men-folk, neither of whom came close to shooting net pars!  Come on Brad and Brian, pick it up a bit, quit embarassing your wives week after week!

Schiesler/Bunn:  Jim Schiesler was sent out by his poor little old self to play Donna and Steve Bunn last Thursday night.  Jim, Donna, and Steve got to hole #3 just as the skies opened up and dropped an inch or so of rain on them and the course.  I know because I was ahead of them on #6!  Nice try, Jim, Donna, and Steve!  Thanks for trying to get the match in. 


Reminders for This Week: 

1.  If you couldn't play your match last Friday, try to make it up before this coming Friday.  The purpose of the league is to have fun playing with other couples.  If you make up a match, let me know your scores by email so I can update the standings and score sheet.  Leave your score card in the restaurant with the bartender--I'll pick them up later in the week.


2.  For those of you with matches scheduled this Friday, Group 2, please try to play them Friday night, or find subs.  I know there aren't a lot of subs but do your best.  And, remember, the best source of subs are the couples playing in the opposite group.  


3.  And, if you are in Group 1, call another couple and come on out to play Friday night!  


Dave



 

June 25th Results, TGIF Golf League Matches, O'Bannon Creek Golf Club

Here we go, a brief update on the June 25th Matches of the TGIF Couples League.

Low Net Scores:  

There were a lot of very good net scores last Friday night.  Must have been something in the water, beer, or margaritas!  Debbie Yingling and Shirley Smith were on fire, shooting net 34 and 31 respectively.  Nice job Debbie and Shirley, but sorry, not enough for low net of the week.  Donna Bunn set the course on fire, shooting a 7-under, net 30!  Great round, Donna, 4 shots better than your hubbie Steve could muster.

Speaking of Steve, he had to feel pretty good about shooting a gross 38, net 34.  May have even dreamed of being mentioned here on this infamous blog by this less than famous blogger.  Well Steve, you have been mentioned, twice, but not for having the best net score last Friday night.  "Hub" Hlovchiek shot a net 33, Joel Miller shot a net 32, both very nice rounds, but the star of the night for both the men and women was Jerry Paul.  Jerry broke his shoulder earlier this year, I think playing soccer with a grandchild, and has been recovering all season.  I've had to listen to him complain about his low handicap since he hasn't been able to hit a full tee shot all season.  Guess he has recovered since Jerry shot a gross 33, net 29!  Jerry birdied #'s 3, 8, and 9 and only had one bogey on #6.  Great round Jerry!  I think I would have been tempted to play nine more but of course, lights would have been required.

Closest to the Pin:

First, need to mention the closest to the pin winners from the June 11th matches.  Jimmy "TT" Schiesler was closest of all the men on #5 and Lina Stokes was closest of all the ladies on #7.  Nice job Jim and Lina!

Last Friday night, Randy Lansdell was closest of the men on #5 and Brookan Gennaro hit a lovely shot to about 8 feet on # 7 (I was with her, so know the shot was lovely).  Congratulations Randy and Brookan!

This year I'm handing out 3 brand, spanking new golf balls to each Closest to the Pin winner every week.  I'll find you or your spouse as soon after the Friday night matches as possible to get your spectacular prize package to you!

Split the Pot/Rally for The Cure Cookies:

The TGIF league members supported O'Bannon Creek Golf Club's Rally for the Cure fun and fund raising efforts by selling Split the Pot tickets and decorated sugar cookies.  Thanks to Moe for baking the cookies and Kathy for decorating them.  Janet Lindle won the Split the Pot, taking home $60 in Pro Shop Credits.  We raised a little over $140 for Rally.  Nice job, and thanks.   

Standings:

In Group 1, Arlene and Dave Forsthoefel are leading with 41.5 points, but Janet and Dale Lindle are close on their heels with 40 points.  Just behind the Lindle's are Nancy and Jim Downing with 39 points.

Group 2 is led by Ruth and Jerry Paul who have accumulated 38.5 points, followed in second place by Brookan and Dan Gennaro who have 35.5 points.  Sandy and Jeff Garrison are in 3rd with 34 points.

The Heart of the Season is Upon Us:

Okay, here we go, no breaks from now on!  Matches are scheduled for every Friday night from now to the end of the season.  This is go time, time for the front runners to run and the chasers to chase.  It is going to get ugly out there as all the teams try to win the coveted prizes at the end of the season.  I'm keeping it a secret what those prizes will be but trust me, they will be BIG!  So play hard, put your game faces on, take no hostages!  Every woman and man for themselves, or at least for their team.

4th of July Holiday:

The TGIF offices will be closed over the weekend to celebrate the 4th of July holiday.  The Commissioner, yours truly, will be playing as much golf as possible from the time I finish this blog until dark Monday night.  And the Mrs. will be playing a fair amount as well.  Hope to see y'all out on the course this weekend.  Enjoy!  
 Dave

Wayne Stokes Goes Low Friday Night, Shoots 34, Has 3 Birdies

Well, clearly heat doesn't bother O'Bannon's Boy from Mississippi, Wayne "Grumpy" Stokes.  Wayne shot 34 last night in the O'Bannon Creek Golf Club TGIF Couple's League.  He birdied #'s 3, 4, and 8, parred all the rest except #1, where he had a little hiccup.  Sure Wayne was saying if I parred #1, would have been a nifty 32!  Still a great round, and will probably be the best of the year for the TGIF group.  Nice round, Grumpy!

Thanks to everyone who played Friday night.  Certainly felt more like mid-July than mid-June, but as we all know, in Cincinnati, you never know what you are going to get in the weather department.  The temperature was in the low 90's, with humidity almost to match.  Seemed for sure like there would be thunderstorms but they didn't come.  Nice for all who decided to come out and play!

We had a couple of forfeits this week.  If you aren't going to be able to play, please try to call your opponent to let them know, and also, see if you can find a sub.  The best source of subs is usually the couples who play in the opposite group--many will fill in if asked.  We also have a short list of subs, and of course anyone in the club can sub for either partner.

The Matches:

Ellis/Pare:  So, this was the match of the injured partners.  Lori injured her shoulder, probably from doing yard work since Brian is never home, spending almost all his free time at the course.  Seems he walks by my house on 17 several times a day!  And, Bob Pare is having a bout of back problems.  He has some nonsense story about moving his big patio umbrella all by himself and straining something in his back.  I think he is just trying to get some attention from Kathy and his friends, having witnessed all the attention Walt Wurster received after his recent back surgery.  Anyway, Brian and Kathy showed up, and Jim Schiesler was recruited to play for Bob since Jim's opponents weren't available.  Jimmie is always ready to play nine or eighteen.  So, off they went, with Brian playing both Kathy and Jim. 

I can see from the scorecard that Kathy was feeling sorry for Brian.  She took it easy on him, halving the match.  She had net pars on #7, 8, and 9 to assure the tie.  I'm sure she could have don better on any of those holes, but she wanted to leave Brian's manhood (such as it is) intact.  Very nice of you, Kathy!  Jim, on the other hand, showed no mercy to Brian.  Brian and Jim go way back, and the history isn't all pretty.  Jim and Brian used to be partners in the Wednesday night league until Brian told Jim last December he was going to leave the club, and that Jim should find a new partner.  So Jim did, partnering no with Dick Pope on Wednesday nights.  Right after hearing the Jim found a new partner, suddenly Brian decides to stay at O'Bannon!  Talk about going to great lengths to dump an unwanted partner!  Jim has forgiven, but will never forget.  Friday night, Jim took Brian to the woodshed, beating him 6 1/2 to 3 1/2, and shooting a net 33!  Take that, Brian!  Brian finished last night's round strong, parring #'s 7, 8, and 9, but it was too little, too late for the match.

Garrison/Lindle:  Both these teams played well Friday night, with three of the four players shooting below net par.  And Jeff was just one over net par, so very good playing in this group.  The Lindle's prevailed in the round, 13 1/2 to 6 1/2.  In the men's match, Dale got off to a fast start, taking the 1st two holes.  Jeff and Dale split #3, and Jeff came back to win 4 with a very good birdie 4!  Dale won the next two holes, and then Jeff and Dale split #'s 8 and 9.  Dale shot a net 32, and I can see his handicap dropping like a rock!  Sandy and Janet had a close match.  They tied the first two holes, then Janet scored a net 4 on #3, and followed that with a net 5 on #4, for a tie with Sandy there.  Sandy came back to win #5, Janet won #6, they halved #'s 7 and 8, and Janet won #9.  Sandy shot a net 35, and Janet shot a net 34.  Sandy parred #'s 1,2,3, 4, 5, 7, and 8!  Way to go, Sandy. 

Bunn/Spatz:  Fred and Deanna Spatz continue to search for the perfect subs.  This week Joel and Linda Miller stood in for them, and secured 11 points, just nosing out Steve and Donna.  There were very good scores in this group, with all players shooting net par or better!  Linda shot a nifty net 33 to Donna's very good net 34, and won the match 6/4.  Donna birdied # 8, while Linda was the model of consistency with the exception of a couple of holes.  Steve and Joel played to tie, with Steve shooting a gross 38, net 35, and Joel shooting a gross 41, net 33.  The guys were putting up some numbers!  Steve parred #'s 1, 6, 7, 8, and 9, and birdied #3!  Joel parred 1,2,4, and 7!  Nice job, all of you players in this group!

Barnes/Stokes:  Dave and Carol Conover substituted for Mary and Dale Barnes.  Dave played well, parring #'s 2 and 4, shooting a net 36, one over par.  As noted earlier though, Wayne was playing unbelievably well, after he got past the 6 on # 1, shooting a gross 34, net 30, and scoring birdies on #'s 3, 4, and 8.  Wayne won the match 8/2.  Sorry Dave, you just ran into a buzz saw.  In the ladies match, it was the other way around, with Carol shooting a net 34, and winning the match with Lina 7/3.  Carol and Lina both played very steady rounds, but Carol took advantage of her strokes.  Carol and Lina both parred #7, and Carol also parred #9.  Lina parred #1, as well as #7, and matched Wayne's birdie 3 on # 8!  Nice job Lina.

Thiel/Van Houten:  Sylvia and Cher both played very consistently, and ended up halving their match, 5/5.  Sylvia won the first hole then Cher went on a three hole winning streak, highlighted by net pars on #'s 3 and 4.  The next two holes were halved, then Sylvia won two holes, and the last hole was halved.  Mick and Phil had a similar match, but Phil was able to close the door on Mick by winning three consecutive holes in the middle of the round, #'s 5, 6, and 7, to win the match 6 1/2 to 3 1/2.  Mick parred #'s 2 and 4, Phil parred #'s 2, 5, and 7.

Lewis/Jordahl:  Okay, pay attention here.  Rick Lewis is AWOL again, leaving poor Nancy home alone to find golf partners wherever she can.  So, Nancy asked Eve Enders to sub for Rick.  Not to be outdone, Barb Jordahl decided to get a sub for Marlowe.  Barb enlisted Martha O'Neal to play for Marlowe.  So it was a match of the ladies!  Team Jordahl won the match, 13/7, with both Barb and Martha winning their matches handily.  Nancy got off to a bit of a rough start but finished strong, parring #'s 7 and 8.  Barb shot a net 37, level par.  Eve parred #5, and Martha played very consistently, and was able to use her strokes wisely.

Mueller/Forsthoefel:  Kathy and I played nine holes last Monday evening with Randy Lansdell and Debbie Yingling.  We really didn't see anyone out on the course until # 9 when we came up behind the Mueller/Forsthoefel match.  They were playing early in the week, since they weren't going to be available to play Friday night.  The Forsthoefel's won the match 13 1/2 to 6 1/2.  Brad and Dave went back and forth, with neither player able to put together any winning streaks, but Dave was able hang in there, and win three holes outright, lose two, and tie the rest for the win.  In the ladies match, Arlene won the first four holes, and that was enough to power her on to a win, 7 1/2 to 2 1/2.

We ended up having dinner down the road at Shooters with the Mueller's and Forsthoefel's.  There we heard there was some instruction going on during the match.  Not sure who was doing the teaching, but there was some effort put in to help Sarah chip a little better.  Nice to have friends, Sarah, and from what I heard you were a good student, improving your chipping significantly as the round progressed.

The Downing's and Schiesler's picked up 12 points the easy way, via forfeits.

So, another week of the TGIF League is in the books.  Due to our Member-Guest event this coming weekend, The Acomb, there won't be any league play this coming Friday.  League play resumes June 25th.

Enjoy!















 

June 4th Highlights--O'Bannon Creek Golf Club, TGIF Couple's Golf League

Hlovchiec/Shaut: 

Paula and Kathy both shot the same gross score, but Kathy won the match 6 1/2 to 3 1/2.  Kathy had her 1st par on #1, sinking a long, 35 or so foot putt.  Paula was hitting the ball really well off the tee all night, but struggled a bit with her short game.  She did make a nice 4 on #7, and bogeyed #'s 1 and 2.  Hub and Dave's match also ended up 6 1/2 to 3 1/2, with Dave winning.  Hub finished well, parring #'s 8 and 9.  He also parred  #'s 4 and 6.  Dave played well, shooting a gross 38, net 32.  He parred #'s 1, 3, 5, 6, and 8. 

Gennaro/Smith:  

Jim and Rita Spata substituted for Dan and Brookan against Bill and Shirley Smith.  Brookan must have given Rita quite a pep talk because Rita went on a tear, winning 7 holes outright, and halving 2, for 9 to 1 win.  She shot a net 30, very nice.  Shirley hung in there, had a 4 on # 5, always a good score.  Bill Smith did all he could to keep the match as even as possible, winning the match against Jim 6 1/2 to 3 1/2.  Bill parred # 7, and shot a net 36.  Jim parred #2, and would have had a much better gross and net score had he not run into some trouble on #8.   

Downing/Taylor:

Like Rita Spata, Susan Taylor showed up to play last Friday night!  Poor Nancy never knew what hit her!  Susan won 7 holes, only lost one, and tied the other, on her way to a net 34.  Nice job Susan.  Nancy did her best  but not sure anyone could have beaten Susan in match play last Friday.  Nancy had a 4 on # 5, but was clearly a bit off her game.  She has been recovering from some back pain, but she played through!  Jim held up his end of the bargain, trying to offset the big win by Susan, winning his match with Doug 6 1/2 to 3 1/2.  Jim and Doug both shot net 38's, but Jim was able to put up the best scores on enough holes to win.  Doug seemed to be playing poker, having 5 6's, a big winner in cards but not generally such a good set of numbers in 9 holes of golf.  Doug did par # 7, which is always good.  


Kuhn/Paul:

Same story as in the two previous women's matches,  Ruth won 8 1/2 to 1 1/2 over Janet, on her way to a net 34.  Always nice to be under par.  Janet is one of a few ladies in the league this year without an official handicap so is playing with what is probably a too-low handicap.  Hopefully that will change soon and her handicap will better reflect where here game is right now.  Janet had 5's on both par threes, which is good for a relatively new/infrequent player.  Ruth was a model of consistency, throwing up a number of 5's and a 4 on # 7.  Jerry and Jay had close match, with Jerry coming out on top 6/4.  Jerry matched Ruth with a net 34, and Jay shot his best nine of the year, gross 43, net 33.  Jay told me he had a lesson with Kerry last week before the match, and, it looks like it payed off!  Nice job, Jay. 

Miller/Wilson:

Mary Ann Wilson sent poor Stu out on his own to play the tough Team Miller.  Both matches were close, but in the end, the Miller's took both sides.  Linda won 6 1/2 to 3 1/2, Joel won 6 to 4.  Linda shot a net 36, one under women's par, nice round Linda.  Joel also shot a net 36, one under women's par!.  Stu birdied #2, nice 3, Stu!  Stu also parred the last three holes.  But, it wasn't enough to get past the dynamic Miller duo!

Yingling-Lansdell/Bowie:

This match had one of those "kiss your sister" results, a split, with Debbie winning her match against Sandy 6/4 and Lowell winning his match against Randy 6/4.  They could have just had dinner, but what fun would that have been!  Debbie shot a net 34, and Sandy wasn't far behind with a net 37, both good rounds.  Sandy had a 4 on # 5, and Debbie parred # 7, and also claimed the Women's closest to pin award for the night.  Randy took the Men's closest to the pin on # 5.  Lowell shot a net 32, very strong, and enough to just get by Randy, who shot a net 36, also a good round.  Lowell parred #7, and Randy parred #'s 3 and 5. 

Basone/Trame:

Tom and Susan Young substituted for Ben and Darlene Basone.  Ben and Darlene were off on their way to an Alaskan cruise.  Can't wait to hear about the trip!  Billie didn't show any sympathy for sub-Susan, winning the match 7/3.  Billie was the model of consistency, posting mostly bogeys, and a par on #7, for a net 35.  Susan also played well, putting up a net 37.  Tom and Gary battled to a draw, 5/5.  Tom parred #'s 1, 5, and 6, and Gary posted a lot of bogeys.  Their handicaps were the same so it was just a matter of how the scores fell.

Garrison/Sparks-Anderson:

Jack and Robin couldn't play so forfeited the points to Sandy and Jeff.  Sandy and Jeff always go out and play a round anyway ( I said play a round, not play around!).  I don't have the scorecard from the round but understand Jeff and Sandy both shot under par, but Jeff, as usual, lost to Sandy.  And not just net--heard Sandy buried him on the gross score.  Way to go Sandy since most men at O'Bannon can't beat Jeff!

So, that's a wrap on last week's matches.  See y'all at "The Creek"  Get out there and play 18 or 36, but hey, let's be careful out there!

Dave



 

New Commissioner No Better Than Predecessor When It Comes To Weather

Remember all the complaints in past years about Commissioner Fred "What's His Name", how he couldn't control the weather?  Well, the new guy, Dave "What's His Name" is no better.  The May 21st TGIF matches were canceled due to torrential rain and thunderstorms.  Fortunately, only a few matches were underway and no one got wet (or too wet).  The new commissioner's match had just started, and he was never happier to hear the storm siren because Jay Kuhn had just hit his approach shot to gimme range on #1 for a sure birdie.  Was going to be a tough night if Jay kept doing that so better to retreat to the clubhouse, start drinking and eating!  At least Duke energy kept the power on so we were able to enjoy dinner and drinks.  Thanks to all the league members who showed up even though the weather was very iffy and ultimately washed out the matches.  We still had a good night in the restaurant. 

This year prizes for closest to the pin (three golf balls) will be awarded right away instead of at the end of the year.  So, if you win closest to the pin, I will hand you some balls the next time I see you, or ask me for them when you see me.  I will usually have some in my golf cart or bag.  I think I'm current with everyone except Kathy Pare now.  Kathy, you will have to track me down to get your balls!

Due to the Acomb, there are only 3 TGIF nights in June.  But, don't let that keep you from coming out to play on Friday night, even if you aren't scheduled for a match.  The back nine is always open so call a couple from your flight, maybe someone you aren't scheduled to play this year, and come on out to O'Bannon Creek and play on Friday night.  Just as importantly, have dinner after you play.  

Everyone, remember, the restaurant counts on the TGIF league for a base of business on Friday nights.  So, even if matches are canceled due to weather, please still come out for dinner.  And, make reservations a few days in advance so Mo knows how to staff the restaurant to serve us all.  Thanks for supporting TGIF and O'Bannon Creek!

Dave "What's His Name" Shaut

Fred and Rita Weidenweber

Many in the TGIF league have asked me about Fred and Rita, how they are doing.  Fred communicates with me regularly, usually to tell me about something I've done wrong to mess up this good thing (TGIF) he and Rita kept running so smoothly all those years.  Many of you know that Rita had heart surgery in April.  Surgery went well but Rita experienced some complications related to heart thinners and ended up back in the hospital for a week.  Fred reports she is doing better every day but has had a rough time.  Not to be outdone, "Bionic" Fred had a shoulder replacement and just found out he also has a torn rotator cuff so will need more surgery to fix that.  As a result of all these medical procedures, Fred and Rita are now on a medical leave from O'Bannon Creek for the season. 

I wanted to let you all know so you can keep Fred and Rita in your thoughts and prayers.  Without them there wouldn't be a TGIF league at O'Bannon Creek.  They are great folks, and will be missed this season at the club. I hope Fred and Rita will come out for dinner a few Friday nights once they are feeling a bit better.

Fred and Rita, we all look forward to seeing you back at O'Bannon Creek next golf season, and anytime this season for dinner.  

May 14th TGIF Results--4 Teams Close to the Top

After week two of Group #1 TGIF competition, four teams are locked in a fierce battle for first place.  Arlene and Dave Forsthoefel are in 1st place with 28 points, Nancy and Jim Downing are one point behind in 2nd place, followed by Janet and Dale Lindle and Mary and Dale Barnes who are tied for third with 26 1/2 points.  These four teams are setting the bar pretty high but I know there are some strong competitors in Group 1 who will challenge these early front runners.

So, even though there is still one match scheduled to be made up this week, here you go--an update from the second week of play.

Forsthoefel/Pare:  The Pare's used some lame excuse about needing to go to Michigan to see their newest grandchild to get the Forsthoefel's to play five days early.  Bob and Kathy were trying to take advantage of Dave, knowing he had just returned from the week-long Carolina Coastal Invitational at Myrtle Beach, SC, the day before, thinking he would be too tired to play his best.  They had also heard Arlene was a bit under the weather.  Add to all this a sketchy weather forecast, and you get the picture.  Some teams will do everything they can to get an advantage.  Oh well!

Apparently Arlene was feeling okay, good enough to win the match 7/3.  She parred #5, which is always nice, and had good bogeys on #'s 2, 6, 8 and 9, scoring a net 36.  Kathy also played well, shooting a net 37, with bogeys on #'s 1, 5, 7 and 8.  Nice job!  Dave and Bob both played well.  Dave shot a gross 38, net 33, and Bob shot a gross 40, net 34.  They tied the match, 5/5.  Dave parred 6 holes, Bob 4, and Bob had a birdie 2 on #5.  He even noted that the ball was only 12 inches from the hole, hoping to win closest to the pin!  Sorry pal, you gotta play on Friday night to win those golf balls!

Downing/Schiesler:  Nancy and Jim Downing asked Dave and Kathy Shaut to sub for them against the tough Schiesler team.  I guess Nancy and Jim felt the Shaut's were due for a good round since they put a whipping on them two weeks ago when the Shaut's subbed for Deanna and Fred Spatz.  Well, turned out Linda was on here way back from a Mexican vacation with a bunch of her Delta flight attendant friends, delayed on the tarmac in San Antonio.  Ask Linda, she'll be happy to share the story.  So, Jim had to take on Kathy and Dave.  Kathy played one of her best rounds this year, shooting a net 32, and putting a severe whooping on Jim, beating him 7 1/2 to 2 1/2.  Dave and Jim had a close match.  Dave won 6/4.

Lewis/Van Houten:  Cher and Phil hired Ann Wurster and Eve Enders to take down Nancy and Rick Lewis.  Apparently, they didn't pay them enough since Rick defeated Ann in a close match, 6/4, and Nancy got by Eve 7/3.  Rick was his normal steady self, shooting gross 38, net 35, with four pars and a birdie (#4).  Ann parred #7 and birdied #8.  Nice!  Nancy shot a net 40, Eve had a net 42, parring #5.

Barnes/Thiel:  Continuing the trend of substitutes, Lisa and Tim Wachenfeld subbed for Sylvia and Mick Thiel.  Too bad for Lisa and Tim, since Dale scored his 1st hole-in-one earlier in the day (#5, 166 yards, 3 hybrid, into the wind) so he was not to be denied in the TGIF league.  Dale shot a net 34, and took the match 8 1/2 to 1 1/2.  Mary was apparently inspired by Dale, and took control of her match with Lisa early and never let go, winning 8 to 2.  Lisa did hit a great shot on #7, leaving a short, 5 foot downhill putt for birdie, and she made it for a 2!  Really nice.  At least Dale extended his hole-in-one drink buying to the TGIF league so Lisa and Tim could drown their sorrows!

Carlin/Spatz:  Carol and Deanna battled it out over the nine holes--Deanna won a couple of holes, then Carol came back with a win and a tie, Deanna won a hole, then another tie--you get the picture.  Deanna hung on, took a few more holes, and won the match 6 1/2 to 3 1/2.  Jim and Fred also battled hard, and Jim prevailed 6 to 4, on the strength of two pars on #8 and 9.  Jim shot a net 34, Fred shot a net 37, so the match was close.  Fred parred #6, the #1 handicap hole at O'Bannon.  Par there is like birdie!  Good job Fred.

Bunn/Stokes:  Well, what can I say, Donna and Lina and Steve and Wayne played to a draw, 10 points for each team.  Two strong teams, everyone played well, and by all appearances, they had a nice dinner together after the match.  Steve had 5 pars, Wayne had 4.  Lina parred the tough #3, as well as #7.

Jordahl/Lindle:  Like Jim Schiesler, Dale showed up having to play both Barb and Marlow, a tough task.  Barb and Marlow are well rested after wintering on Hutchinson Island in Florida.  Despite the cold winter down there, it is clear they played a lot of golf over the winter and may have even had some help from Hank Haney!  Anyway, Dale was up to the task against Marlow, taking it to him right away on #1 and #2, then letting Marlow think he was back in the game by letting him win #3 before reeling off 3 winning holes in a row on his way to a 8 1/2 to 1 1/2 win.  Dale shot a net 37.  Barb was up to the test against Dale, splitting the available points 5/5.  Barb had a net par on #6, a tough hole for everyone.  Good job Barb.

Ellis/Porter:  These two teams got together Thursday, May 20th to make up their match.  Thelma put in her normal strong performance, winning the ladies match 8 to 2, shooting a net 36.  Brian must have been really chomping that cigar he usually has in his mouth as he bore down on poor unsuspecting Bill.  Brian won the match 9 1/2 to 1/2.  Brian, lighten up, it is TGIF!  Good round, Brian, net 34, which means your handicap is too high! 


Closest to the Pin:
#5, Dave Shaut
#7, Lisa Wachenfeld 

May 7th O'Bannon Creek TGIF Couple's League Highlights

Here you go--5/7 Highlights from the O'Bannon Creek Golf Club TGIF League.

As noted in the 4/30 highlight post, I will do my best to report the facts as accurately as possible, based upon what I see on the scorecards and hear in the restaurant/clubhouse after the rounds.  If you want me to know about a highlight, write it on the card, send me an email, tell me about it at dinner.  I will poke some fun, make up some stuff, pick on some people, but never without considering whether or not I know the people well enough to not offend.  If I do offend, I'm sorry, and will try my best not to.  TGIF is about fun--I'll try to keep all posts fun as well.  

Gennaro/Taylor:  For some unknown reason, Susan Taylor was not available to play so Doug recruited the only other woman he knows, Brian Ellis, to play for Susan.  Not sure if Brian put on his Fred Funk skirt but somehow he was able to outscore Brookan and win the match, 6 1/2 to 3 1/2.  Brookan parred #s 2, 3, 6, and 7--nice job Brookan.  Dan and Doug deuled hole-by-hole with Doug prevailing 6/4.  Seems Doug's par on #8 was a turning point.  Doug shot a net 35--good shooting Doug.

Basone/Bowie:  Wow, not sure what Ben said to Lowell on the 1st tee box but must have turned on the fire in Lowell's belly.  Lowell won the match 8 1/2 to 1 1/2.  Ouch!  Maybe that is why I saw Ben limping off the course after the match.  Darlene tried to help, winning the match with Sandy 6/1/2 to 3 1/2.  

Garrison/Trame:  Sandy won the match against Billie 6/4--close match.  Match went back and forth all the way to the end.  Sandy birdied # 3, and parred # 6.  Nice going Sandy!  Jeff and Gary went at it hard, not sure if there was some arguing going on, but Gary finally came out on top 7/3. 

Miller/Paul:  Ruth took on both Joel and Linda all by herself and ended up beating Joel 6 1/2- 3 1/2 and losing to Linda 6 1/2- 3 1/2.  So, as Joel often says, TGIF is what you do before dinner!  Ruth had a nice par on #7.  Par is always nice on #7!

Hlovchiec/Sparks-Anderson:  Hub and Jack, and Paula and Robin, all played to a draw, 10 points for each team.  There were rumors of some mysterious shoulder injury Robin suffered, allowing her to only putt.  Apparently she putted well!

Kuhn/Smith:  Janet and Shirley went back and forth for a while in their match until Shirley prevailed 7/3.  Bill and Jay did the same, went back and forth, then Jay reeled off three holes in a row, leading to a 6 1/2 to 3 1/2 win.  

Closest to the Pin:
#5, Ben Basone
#7, Ruth Paul

Free sleeve of balls to Ben and Ruth!

O'Bannon Creek Golf Club, TGIF, 4.30.10 Results

Here we go--we have our own blog.  I will use this site to post news about the the TGIF league.  Book mark the site and check it out for updates.  You will also be able to post your own comments here.

Remember, facts may not always be exact.  I'll do my best to get things right based upon what is on the score cards, or what I hear after matches.  Now and then, I will make stuff up.  I will never poke fun at anyone who I don't know can take the poking.  And if by chance I offend anyone, I apologize in advance.  Will avoid that at all cost.  

Here are a few highlights from matches played Friday, April 30th.

Carlin/Stokes Match:  Wayne and Jim both played well.  Wayne shot a net 34 and Jim shot a net  35.  They split the matches 10 points evenly, 5-5.  Carol and Lina went back and forth over the 1st 4 holes the Lina put the hammer down, won 3 of the last 5 holes to put the match away.

Bunn/Thiel Match:  Steve birdied #8 (nice job, Steve) but lost march 5 1/2 to 3 1/2 as Mick put a hurtin' on Steve.  Sylvia matched Mick's match score.  Sylvia scored a nice par 5 on #3 but didn't win the hole.  Donna tied Sylvia with gross 6, net 5.

Barnes/Van Houten:  Dale won 6/4 over Phil, and Cher won 6/4 over Mary.  Nice pars by Dale on #3 and #6, hardest holes on front nine.

Garrison/Pare:  Bob Pare was on fire, shooting a 40 gross, 34 net.  Jeff birdied #3 then Bob poured in a net 3 on top of Jeff's natural bird.  Jeff and Bob both parred #6 but again, Bob got a stroke and won the hole with a net 3.   Bob went on to win the match 6/4.  Kathy Pare won the match with Sandy 7/3, despite the four pars Sandy scored.  Kathy had a nice par on #7.

Forsthoefel/Porter:   Not sure why Dave and Arlene were so upset but they came to O'Bannon to put a whooping on somebody.  Unfortunately Bill and Thelma Porter were the victims.  The Forsthoefel's won the match 16/4.  Ouch!  Get out of Dave and Arlene's way--they are not taking any hostages this year!  Arlene had a nice par on #6.

Spatz/Downing:  Fred Spatz was very eager to have the powerhouse Shaut team substitute for Deanna and him.  Little did he know Dave would lay down and let Jim roll over him like a steamroller smoothing the new pavement out on Route 48!  Jim and Dave's match started out fine until Jim decided enough was enough and took 4 holes in a row from Dave.  Dave was done, with nothing to look forward to but dinner!  Kathy gave Nancy a better match, losing 6 1/2 to 3 1/2, but she couldn't overcome the distraction of Dave crying and muttering to himself as Jim beat him like a rug.  Sorry Fred and Deanna, look for better subs next time.

Jordahl/Mueller:  Barb and Sarah had a close match.  Barb edged out Sarah 6/4.  Though both Barb and Sarah spent some of the winter in the slightly warmer south, it seems Barb came to the match a little more rested and serene.  Marlow and Brad had a close match and Marlow came out on top, winning 6/4.  Brad could have won, should have won, had he made a par putt on #8.  He used a lame excuse that a ball rolling across the green near him as he was putting distracted him and made him miss the putt.  Come on, Brad, you need to be tougher than that.  In desperation, after the match, Brad claimed he had been hit by the ball on 8, showed everyone a fake cut, covered up with a huge gauze pad, and further claimed that the Commissioner was the cause of the injury.  Brad, come to your senses, work on your putting and concentration, don't blame others for your weakness, and faking an injury, come on!

Closest to the Pin:
#5, Jeff Garrison
#7, Kathy Pare

Each will win a sleeve of balls.