Event No. 26: Lucky Lefty Lengthens Lead at Coyote Run

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You Golfers Gone Wild took to the links again on Saturday, October 10. Eight of the GGW braved windy conditions and cool temperatures. To avoid falling leaves that is always a part of the fall season in Chicago land, the tournament director chose Coyote Run in Flossmoor as host for the year’s 26th event.

Our first event this year in April was played in similar conditions. Lucky Lefty won that event and has been atop of the GGW Cup Points every week since. However, recent stretches of mediocre play and return to form by the TaylorMade Kid; caused Miller’s once healthy lead to dwindle.

At tee time, missing were challengers Country Strong and Kappatain Styles. Another cold day would make the last few weeks interesting.

But, not only did Lucky Lefty rise to the occasion, he obliterated the field. Shooting 80 scratch including a sizzling 38 on the back nine, Miller set new records for net score and victory margin.

Coming in second place almost 16 net strokes behind, was Quick Draw. An average day for Perry and so-so play from the rest, combined to create a finish much to his surprise. Way Cool returned from two weeks on the PUP (physically unable to perform) list to capture third place with a net 73.

Silent Assassin (76), TaylorMade Kid (76) and Rifleman (79) rounded out the remainder of an uninspired field.

Although only six played in the Tournament, eight players competed for skins. Lucky Lefty won five skins with two back nine birdies at #14 and #17. TaylorMade Kid and Rifleman won four skins each. Cadillac Blue and Kappatain Styles did not compete for the Tour win, but both were able to capture skins. GGW let Cadillac get away with three with birdie on #4 and K Styles stole two with birdie on #16.

Next week, the GGW Tour makes it back to back events at Coyote Run. There are only a final few weeks of the 2009 golf season left.

After destroying the field on Saturday, the only question remain is will Lucky Lefty post a wire-to-wire lead in GGW Points? Country Strong is the season long skins leader and usually wins enough each week to hold on. TaylorMade Kid is all but crowned Match Play Champion.

While not singing, the fat lady is certainly humming for most award categories. Still a win is a win. Let’s fight to the finish. And we all know winning is its own reward.

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