Recap Week 2

 Our wizard of the web, Bino, is temporarily out of commission, currently relaxing behind a pina colada or six at Sloppy Joe's in Key West so the web page, with new quotas, etc., will be updated if or when Johnny returns.

 

  If you thought last week's weather was good, this week's was even better, and course conditions were pristine, with slightly slower greens. So this sets up for a great night for scoring, right? Ah...no. For some reason (we suck?) collectively, it was one of  the worst nights in a while. Of 24 teams teeing it up, only four bested quota. For the first time in memory, we had two players, Anonymous I and Anonymous II, who came up with big fat goose eggs, and of the four paper alternates, three were -5 each, and the only reason the fourth didn't go negative was because he didn't show up.  I hope the chronic quota complainers, (come on, you know who you are), don't use this as an opportunity to turn up the whine meter. Solution: play better.

 

  However, for every rule there are exceptions, so we did have a few stellar rounds amidst the suckage. Dawn Weber handed off the winning baton to mate Dave, who posted a +6 to win individual. Teams honors went to Dave Naimo, with an outstanding +5, and Alex Turchette, who is not too proud to accept cash for a sub par performance. Mike McNeice continues to play good steady golf. This time the Big Easy cashed with a nifty closest to pin on the 4th hole, carving it in to within 10 feet to a tough pin placement. (Actually, all the pins at Easton are tough lately, but we need the challenge.)

 

   There were a total of seven  birdies, three of which paid. Eric Aronson rolled one in on 6. Rick Walsh, the last man in America without a cell phone and proud of it damn it, stiffed one on 8 for an easy bird, and newcomer Dr. Payne filled the cavity on the 9th green with a nice birdie putt to earn $33; not his customary rate, but he'll take it. Steve DaSaro and Ed Finn cancelled each other on the 2nd hole, while Captain Naimo and Dave Weber did the same on 3.  

 

   Housekeeping:

 

   Last group out please remember to bring in the closest to the pin marker.

 

   For the golfer who said he can't open the webpage, please e-mail Bino, after he sobers up, with the problem.

 

   Easton was very pleased with our improved tee time management. So whatever you did Tuesday, please continue.

 

   Unclaimed property:  Winning envelopes can be found in the cigar box at the bar. Steve Peterson, you have one waiting for you.

 

   We're happy to report that we don't have to get ugly next week, because all but one player has paid up, and he had a legitimate excuse: his dog ate his checkbook! 

  

   See you next Tuesday.