Thursday, September 11, 2008
Schuler & LaBue in Solid Form
Bill Schuler and Mike LaBue had a fine tournament at the Ridgemont two-man best ball last week capturing first place in the first flight. Not bad for a pair of "senior" golfers. There was, however, a rumor that it could be unwise to stand forward and to the right of Mike :)
Baker fires a Stellar 66
2008 OHCC club championship runner-up Shawn Baker fired a stellar round of 66 on the East Course (Blue Tees) this past Sunday. Shawn's fine round was a follow-up to a seemingly fine, but pale by comparison, round of 70 on Saturday.
Four under for the weekend, that's pretty strong.
Dr. Jim Mason was asked about Shawn's Saturday round and commented "It was maybe the best round I've ever seen".
When Jim continued to gush about Shaw's ball striking yours truely, John Schantz, was finally compelled to remind the fine doctor he had witnessed my 65 a few years ago. Not missing a beat Jim replied "Yeah, well you made a bunch of putts".
For the record, Jim, I hit 15 greens and took 28 putts so the ball striking wasn't too bad and the putting was only slightly above average.
Either way 66 from the blues beats me, what a great round of golf. We'll have to convince Shawn to join us for a few fall rounds this year. Maybe he can get in Mason's back pocket.
Four under for the weekend, that's pretty strong.
Dr. Jim Mason was asked about Shawn's Saturday round and commented "It was maybe the best round I've ever seen".
When Jim continued to gush about Shaw's ball striking yours truely, John Schantz, was finally compelled to remind the fine doctor he had witnessed my 65 a few years ago. Not missing a beat Jim replied "Yeah, well you made a bunch of putts".
For the record, Jim, I hit 15 greens and took 28 putts so the ball striking wasn't too bad and the putting was only slightly above average.
Either way 66 from the blues beats me, what a great round of golf. We'll have to convince Shawn to join us for a few fall rounds this year. Maybe he can get in Mason's back pocket.
Mason Nabs Mid-Am Spot
One day after failing to qualify for the 2008 club championship Jim Mason fired a fine round of 75 for a T-2 at Ridgemont CC in the NYSGA Mid-Am qualifier. We'll be watching closely to see how Jim fairs in the main event.
Monday, September 1, 2008
2008 Championship Round-Up
Labor Day weekend has wrapped and so has the 2008 OHCC Club Championship.
The Crew was well represented in the Championship flight including: Dave Fries, defending champion and #1 seed Andrew Kay, 3rd seed John Schantz, 7th seed Mike LaBue, 12th seed JR McCarthy, 15th seed.
Unfortunately, with the exception of Andrew Kay, all bowed out in the first round. AK fell to eventual champion Carter Lucas in a semifinal match.
Highlights of championship week included John Schantz's 71 in the West Course qualifying round and JR McCarthy qualifying through a 6 man for 2 spot playoff. It was JR's 7th play-in through a playoff in 8 chances.
Both Jim Mason and Doug Lyon just missed out, losing in the playoff for one of the final two spots. Mike LaBue got in despite a quadruple bogey 7 on #17 West after an adventure in the left hand green side bunker.
Both Schantz and Fries fell in 19 hole matches and McCarthy held a 2-up lead over Carter Lucas through 11 holes before succumbing.
Kudos to crew members Jim Mason and Bill Schuler (over Dylan Bronson) for winning the first and second flights respectively. A small consolation prize for missing out on the "Big" flight.
As always lots of excitement, drama and disappointment.
Congratulations to Crater Lucas who secured his 7th club championship title. Six weeks until the flock takes wing again!
The Crew was well represented in the Championship flight including: Dave Fries, defending champion and #1 seed Andrew Kay, 3rd seed John Schantz, 7th seed Mike LaBue, 12th seed JR McCarthy, 15th seed.
Unfortunately, with the exception of Andrew Kay, all bowed out in the first round. AK fell to eventual champion Carter Lucas in a semifinal match.
Highlights of championship week included John Schantz's 71 in the West Course qualifying round and JR McCarthy qualifying through a 6 man for 2 spot playoff. It was JR's 7th play-in through a playoff in 8 chances.
Both Jim Mason and Doug Lyon just missed out, losing in the playoff for one of the final two spots. Mike LaBue got in despite a quadruple bogey 7 on #17 West after an adventure in the left hand green side bunker.
Both Schantz and Fries fell in 19 hole matches and McCarthy held a 2-up lead over Carter Lucas through 11 holes before succumbing.
Kudos to crew members Jim Mason and Bill Schuler (over Dylan Bronson) for winning the first and second flights respectively. A small consolation prize for missing out on the "Big" flight.
As always lots of excitement, drama and disappointment.
Congratulations to Crater Lucas who secured his 7th club championship title. Six weeks until the flock takes wing again!
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