Jeff Hull today shot 70 (-2) and is solo 7th. He's already had his 'bad' round -- even par! -- and is always a threat to go low. The leader has yet to encounter his 'rough patch' and now shoulders the pressure of the lead (-9).
In tomorrow's final round, seven shots can evaporate in a hurry.
A. Receive a $2.5 million dollar home, tax free and you have to putt slow, grainy greens for the rest of your life.
B. Sit on a porcupine, and you get to putt fast bent grass for the rest of your life.
C. Receive a free 2011 Bassmaster fishing boat, and you never get to play golf again.
I think the answer is obvious...
I choose B!
Seriously (which is difficult for me), Jeff played extremely well. Way to go Jeff! I thought the greens were impossible. I don't have anything in the bag for slow bermuda. I’d have to take a putting lesson from Jeff to keep from shooting 1000.
How anyone was able to putt those greens I haven't a clue. I borrowed a putter from Jeff for the next two rounds, and I was still terrible. I couldn't stand over a three footer and think that I could hit the hole. My 1 degree Bettinardi with grooves on the face made my ball look like a bowling ball rolling through hot tar. I lost interest quickly, having my putting handcuffed.
Last year, on the same course, I had 24 putts and shot 70. I have no idea how many feet faster they were rolling last year. When we returned later in the year to finish the rained-out tournament, I putted just as poorly on the over-seed. This year, I shoot 80, hitting 12 greens and playing with the same ball the entire time, with 37 putts. I have no idea how many decades ago I had 37 putts. Having 24 putts again would only be a 67. I'm still in shock.
Congratulations anyway. We're proud of you for just getting into the Tournament. You finished. I can't imagine three days without your putter working normal. Great job.
Oh, by the way, when we play next spring, you ride with Innercityteacher.
That's it, D! Me and my Titanium hip are going to open up a can of "whoop ass" on
Originally Posted by Daryl
Congratulations anyway. We're proud of you for just getting into the Tournament. You finished. I can't imagine three days without your putter working normal. Great job.
Oh, by the way, when we play next spring, you ride with Innercityteacher.
....your suburban (notice "sub" urban) Chicago person.! My Spring break is April 18th-22nd. Pick your dates in that window. Grab your ankles, bend over (won't be the first time, right?) and kiss your butt goodbye!!!!
Loser of the most holes in this grudge match cannot post for that number of days up to seven, and the winner gets unlimited emoticons with which to torment the loser for one week! Match play, 2 rounds, no strokes, from the tips of whichever course is around (if we take a lesson do we play for free at Lynn's course?).
I'm sending Lynn a PM right now to ask if he'll be around for a couple of lessons and to see if I can get my GSEM. I'm starting a new savings fund: "Daryl's Stone Marker Noting the Scores of His Losses to InnerCityTeacher, April 2011."
Hopefully, Jerry and Kevin, not to mention OB and others will be on hand when you finally capitulate.
I have respect for you Daryl, as an intelligent, sophisticated golfer, and as a very good and funny writer, but it's time you face the Primeval forces that shaped the cosmos (nastier than your daily use of Metamucil and prunes). Contact your priest, rabbi, minister or channel Saddam H. Ask them to describe what life will be like after your defeat. Ask them to use optimistic, positive terms, since I will be kind even while shattering your golfing swagger!
It's on! "Feelin' froggy? Jump up!"
Patrick
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HP, grant me the serenity to accept what I cannot change, the courage to change what I can, and the wisdom to know the difference. Progress and not perfection is the goal every day!
Congrats to 'our guys' -- Jeff Hull and Ted Fort -- for their participation in this great Sectional championship. Jeff finished at -4 and T-3. Ted finished at +24 and T-80.
Thanks to Ted for giving us insights into the tournament and its conditionms.
A. Receive a $2.5 million dollar home, tax free and you have to putt slow, grainy greens for the rest of your life.
B. Sit on a porcupine, and you get to putt fast bent grass for the rest of your life.
C. Receive a free 2011 Bassmaster fishing boat, and you never get to play golf again.
I think the answer is obvious...
I choose B!
Seriously (which is difficult for me), Jeff played extremely well. Way to go Jeff! I thought the greens were impossible. I don't have anything in the bag for slow bermuda. I’d have to take a putting lesson from Jeff to keep from shooting 1000.
How anyone was able to putt those greens I haven't a clue. I borrowed a putter from Jeff for the next two rounds, and I was still terrible. I couldn't stand over a three footer and think that I could hit the hole. My 1 degree Bettinardi with grooves on the face made my ball look like a bowling ball rolling through hot tar. I lost interest quickly, having my putting handcuffed.
Last year, on the same course, I had 24 putts and shot 70. I have no idea how many feet faster they were rolling last year. When we returned later in the year to finish the rained-out tournament, I putted just as poorly on the over-seed. This year, I shoot 80, hitting 12 greens and playing with the same ball the entire time, with 37 putts. I have no idea how many decades ago I had 37 putts. Having 24 putts again would only be a 67. I'm still in shock.
I will definately agree with Ted about the condition of the greens, they were very tough to putt. I hit 50/54 greens and made 8 birdies and 4 bogeys. 3 of my bogeys were 3 putts that I actually hit very good putts on. The other bogey I lipped out the par save.
I still had a chance on the final day but once again could not get anything to fall. I missed a 3 foot birdie putt on #16 and a 5 foot birdie putt on #18. Both putts were actually straight by the earth but the grain took them 6" off line. I actually thought I made them both but I got "grained".
Given the opportunity I will take the Bass Boat and hang up the sticks!
I have learned a lot from watching Jeff swing the club. The videos with Lynn are top notch. Not a surprise to see him play so well. Congrats, keep it up.
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