Brighton H.S. graduate and Colgate sophomore John Lyon returned for a weekend visit with his parents and a game with the crew.
There is no questioning John's enthusiasm for both golf and "the game". However, young Mr. Lyon was apparently feeling a little overconfident and after a birdie at #2 and there were some allegations of over celebrating and a little trash talking.
The veterans of this game know it doesn't usually pay to get too cocky. Don't count your money while you are still playing and if you make a mark, smile and move on. There are those who might take offense to anyone fooling with the karma of the crew. Some of us are even capable of making others pay for their brashness. Too many things are out of your control and it doesn't take much to get your hat handed to you - as Mr. Lyon was soon to find out.
On #9 Brad McAreavy made a fine birdie for the team and a 7-hole carryover win. Guess who was in the field? Yep, the adolescent Mr. Lyon.
Then, just to pour a little salt in the wound, John was part of a team loss on #18 with a 4-hole carryover. Little could John have know that he would be schooled by none other than John Rockefeller. John, a non factor all day and only 12 months removed from his death bed, would get up and down from 90 yards, making a 25 foot putt for a net 3. Once again proving "never let the stroker beat you" is a common refrain for a reason.
Rocky was the oldest player in the game today and John Lyon the youngest (about a 50 year spread!). Maybe this really was the revenge of the crew!
Note: The above story is second hand as I was not present. Since I was not there I can only relate the best (worst?) story of the day as it told to me and not the many fine shots that must have been played. I have a general rule that this blog should celebrate good play and not dwell on the misfortunes that befall all of us who play. However, when a youthful upstart messes with our karma he must be willing to pay the price. John has even had some success at this game in the past. Now he knows - when you play this game you are playing with fire and even the best of us get burned once in a while.
Game Summary: There is no questioning John's enthusiasm for both golf and "the game". However, young Mr. Lyon was apparently feeling a little overconfident and after a birdie at #2 and there were some allegations of over celebrating and a little trash talking.
The veterans of this game know it doesn't usually pay to get too cocky. Don't count your money while you are still playing and if you make a mark, smile and move on. There are those who might take offense to anyone fooling with the karma of the crew. Some of us are even capable of making others pay for their brashness. Too many things are out of your control and it doesn't take much to get your hat handed to you - as Mr. Lyon was soon to find out.
On #9 Brad McAreavy made a fine birdie for the team and a 7-hole carryover win. Guess who was in the field? Yep, the adolescent Mr. Lyon.
Then, just to pour a little salt in the wound, John was part of a team loss on #18 with a 4-hole carryover. Little could John have know that he would be schooled by none other than John Rockefeller. John, a non factor all day and only 12 months removed from his death bed, would get up and down from 90 yards, making a 25 foot putt for a net 3. Once again proving "never let the stroker beat you" is a common refrain for a reason.
Rocky was the oldest player in the game today and John Lyon the youngest (about a 50 year spread!). Maybe this really was the revenge of the crew!
Note: The above story is second hand as I was not present. Since I was not there I can only relate the best (worst?) story of the day as it told to me and not the many fine shots that must have been played. I have a general rule that this blog should celebrate good play and not dwell on the misfortunes that befall all of us who play. However, when a youthful upstart messes with our karma he must be willing to pay the price. John has even had some success at this game in the past. Now he knows - when you play this game you are playing with fire and even the best of us get burned once in a while.
Carryovers to 9 & 18
Players 7
Marks 9
Mark Leader - Mason with 4
Money Leader - Mason $18
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