Event No.14: Quick Draw Wins Independence Day Shoot Out

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For GGW, a round of Golf is like barbeques and fireworks, an Independence Day tradition. Over this past three day weekend, Golfers Gone Wild scheduled two sanctioned tournaments on Friday and Sunday. The Golf Gods provided some compensation for early season bad weather with perfect weather both tournament days (even though rain showers marred the actual 4th of July outdoor activities with our families).

Friday we took a long hour drive to Cinder Ridge in Wilmington, Illinois. But on Sunday, GGW made a quick trip practically down the street to play a quick round at familiar University Golf Course in Richton Park. The tournament winner at University was Quick Draw with a 64 net.

Quick Draw won a tight shoot out over Kappatain Styles, winning by a little more than 1 stroke. K Styles set off fireworks after shooting a personal record low 86; and easily had the early clubhouse lead. But Quick Draw soon checked in with a remarkable 88 to take the net tournament. TaylorMade Kid, in the middle of a contentious match, still shot well and carded an 87 for third place.

TaylorMade Kid also won an impressive 11 skins on the day. Taylor was the only player to make par on the long and tough #11 par 3. Competitive GGW players had pushed all holes to that point. Kappatain Styles won the final 5 skins with key pars at #15 and #18. Quick Draw won 2 skins on the day.

GGW Match Play Competition continued at University Golf Course. Three matches were played.

Kappatain Styles (+4) on his best day beat Cadillac Blue on his worst, 9&8. This (mis)match was over early and barely lasted through the turn. Cadillac Blue became the third player eliminated from the Match Play Championship. Quick Draw (+2) barbequed Way Cool, 4&3. TaylorMade Kid (0) out-fought, litigated and finally ruled over The Gambler, 6&5. With a record of 5-0-0, The Kid remains the No. 1 Match Play Championship contender.

This Sunday, July 12, Golfers Gone Wild Tour will make its next stop at River Oaks Golf Course in Calumet City. Quick Draw won his first tournament of the season Independence Day weekend. Perry survived the fireworks from K Styles. Gunn is now the 7th player to win on Tour this season. Always a long hitter, add accuracy and short game consistency, Quick Draw becomes another weekly threat in the GGW lineup.