Event No. 18: Lack of Quorum Prevents A Home Course Advantage

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Only four (4) golfers made the cut for the mini championship held at University Golf Club this past Saturday. Lucky Lefty, Quick Draw, Double D, and Hawk all showed up for the event.

Several of the GGW were out-of-pocket for the weekend. Rifleman had a birthday planned for his honor. Way Cool took a family vacation with his wife, two sons and 14 golf clubs. Cadillac Blue traveled to New Orleans. TaylorMade Kid was in Dallas. Country Strong and The Gambler must have had bigger stakes to play for. Silent Assassin was still allegedly on the PUP (physically unable to perform) list. Medicine Man, Grade A and Kappatain Styles were just missing in action. GGW suspects they were too cool to play in 98 degree humidity.

This left the field clear for Lucky Lefty to win for the 5th time this year and second time on his “home away from home” golf course.

It was a hot day, but Lucky Lefty weathered the heat and took 1st place shooting a scratch 88, net 68.2. Miller nudged 2nd place winner, Quick Draw who shot 93, net 68.9. Double D came in a close 3rd with a 95 scratch and a net 69.2. Hawk finished 4th with a scratch score of 100 and a net 72.2.

Lucky Lefty won 9 skins, Quick Draw 5 Skins, and Double D 4 skins.

Highlight of the day – On #15, Quick Draw pulls out an 8 iron from 168 yards away and sticks it 1 foot from the hole on his second shot. Lucky Lefty also pulls out his 8 from 150 and drops it within 12 feet. Quick Draw comes to the green grinning from ear to ear, assuming he would win with a for sure Birdie. Lucky Lefty putts first and drains it. Quick Draw taps in for birdie and push of the hole and their match.

That was one of two hard fought matches played in the GGW Match Play Competition. Both matches finished with the winners just 1 up.

Quick Draw defeated Lucky Lefty and Hawk took out Double D. After suffering their third losses each, both DD and LL are now eliminated and neither can win title to the 2009 Match Play Championship.

Pay out was as follows:
Lucky Lefty $20 1st Place - $18 for 9 skins for a total of $38
Quick Draw $14 2nd place - $10 for 5 skins for a total of $24
Double D $6 3rd place - $ 8 for 4 skins for a total of $14
Hawk Shutout (though $20 donation was appreciated)

Next week, the GGW regulars will not have flimsy excuses like birthday celebrations, out-of-town travel, family commitments or vacations to Mexico. After winning two tournaments in a row, Lucky Lefty has now tied TaylorMade Kid with 5 tour wins on the season. Those two have won 10 of 18 events. Look for details of the next event from the Tournament Director. He should schedule one to get Lefty and Taylor off their home courses so the rest of the GGW can take advantage of them.

NOTE: COMMISSIONER DECLARED THIS EVENT UNSANCTIONED DUE TO LACK OF QUORUM.