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Rolling Hills Golf Club 8/1/08 7:30 AM

The rains have been coming on a regular basis as of late and the course was rather moist when our Band of Competitors arrived today. Greg raced by to find JR on his favorite practice facility there at number 16 and all teed off on time.

JR continues to have issues (as CW would put it) with Driver and posts an 8 on the first with some very strange ball flight. Greg on the other hand nails a par followed by Lou and the CW. 2^nd both Greg and Lou bogie while JR and CW double. On to the 3^rd where drives find some rather interesting lies but 3 of the 4 record bogie. It seems that this day will be a battle of carts. Lou and Greg are pulling away from JR and CW yet by the time we walk of the 7^th green the entire match has flipped with JR and CW taking the lead but only by 1 stroke. What is with this competition anyway? All boogied 8 and they all played the 9^th well with Greg registering another par but it was our CEO/Founder that would make the turn in the lead by two over JR and Lou. Greg was but 3 back of them.

The 10^th was a challenge for all with JR taking the hole with a bogie. Greg had a root redirected ball hit the middle of the road and looked like it surely was headed out of bounds only to take another bounce and come back into play. That is why he has earned the name Houdini. So on we go to 11^th a lovely par 3 over water. CW found the Water and then hit his third shot into the hazard to join JR. While Greg an Lou looked solid with two shots around the green. So at the end of 11 the game is getting close. CW gave up the lead and JR and Lou are tied. The 12^th at RHGC has its place in history as they hole where more tournaments have been lost than any other hole on the course. What makes that even more interesting is it is only the 4^th hardest holes on the golf course. Be that as it may let’s get on with it.

JR hits a short drive while Greg and Chuck find themselves on the left side of the fairway under a big oak. No way can they reach the green. Lou is solid in the middle. JR hits a lay up 110 yards from the green while Greg attempts to fly the creek. Which he just barely does but in a sever lie. CW hits a great shot to with 30 ft of the Green and Lou launches a high flyer but it is cutting left and misses the green. JRs 3^rd is solid on the green while Greg’s looks well struck but does not carry the hazard. He is forced to hit the ball back down the hazard to get enough room to chip on to the green, which he does and records only a 7 which is tied by Lou. JR and CW 5’s move them into the lead. The 13^th found CW with a par to take sole possession of the lead. Much talk was had on the 14^th about the future history to be written on CW’s exploits of this day. But alas talk is talk, we play on.

Lou, CW and Greg all find their drives out by the bunker. JR on the other hand dinks a drive past the ladies tee in to very high rough. His second goes no more than 9’ and it seems that CW is assured a win on this fine day. Lou is in the bunker and dinks one out while Greg and CW hit strong 2^nd shots. They and JR are 124 out, they in two JR in 4 while Lou is 3 but under a tree. Opps a rhyme. The remainder will stay within our tight group. Let it be recorded Greg with a 5 Chuck 6 JR 7 and Lou 8. Funny how we find different ways to manufacture extra shots. On to 15 Greg is closing and we all know this is the end of the Mann corner, so we must all hang on. To the tee strolls the Mann with new equipment. Buy the way it was rumored that CW was unwrapping his new wardrobe during this 25^th match. Let it be known it did not occur. Seems he was concerned about SWEAT. Anyway Greg has invested in a new 3metal for this hole and hits a fine shot. CW in control by two shots hits one to the left. Lou steps up with his crusty old 3 iron and flys all three drives. He is the man. 2^nd shots from around 100 yards resulted in Greg left of green, Lou bunker front CW in rough right and JR 1^st cut back. So if you’re the betting sort surely it’s JR for par right? That is why I don’t bet. Lou hits perfect sand shot within inches of the hole. Go figure how does he do that just a day over 50? Yet JR does move into first place as CW records a 6. It is amazing how these 4 players with so diverse golf skills can consistently score so close.

On to 16^th JR in the lead by 2 over CW Greg is one back and Lou is two back. Given these three closing holes this is anyone’s match. Lou decides it is his day and attempts to fly the tree but his ball hooks left, still a good shot at the 150. Greg and CW hit strong drives through the fairway into very thin lie. We discuss Greg’s lie as it is hittable but could cause injury and decide as a team to allow a slight movement to an area that has no visible roots. He and CW hit short shots to get out from the trees. JR is beyond the trap on an uphill lie and hits a lay up. CW has a Chilli Dipper Attack at the worst possible time. Score the hole JR & Greg 5, Lou 6 CW 7.

Remember back on the 14^th tee box about the much talk. The Mann is a subtle mind player where Lou is an in your face mind player. They where both working their magic this day and CW was under their spell. If our CEO is ever to have his name etched upon that great big Belt Buckle he must find a way to tune them out and stay in the present. Oh yeah he must learn the rules also. Ok, instead CW have a label made and you can stick it on the belt for a photo opp before you had it off to the next Champion.

On the 17^th everyone still believes they can win this one. Even if you don’t win there are points to be acquired. JR hits into the hazard while Lou finds bunker and the rest of the boys are on the fairway. All eyes are on JR as his ball sits deep in the hazard. Yep the same hazard CW registered two penalty strokes a few matches ago. JR hits a strong shot onto the green to remove the expectation of coming back to field at large. Lou does as he did earlier in the round hit a great sand shot and makes the putt for par. To the 18^th, JR leading by 2 then CW Greg 1 back and Lou 1 back of Greg. So it is anyone’s match. Some how you get the feeling that we are about to see the amateur Greg Norman implode.

On the Tee box JR and Greg hit solid shots. Lou catches a tree but he is delivered back into the fairway. CW sets his ball, take his position and then bumps the ball off the tee. Much talk is had about this infraction and Greg produces the rule book to show that he incurs a 1 stroke penalty. CW in turn hits his 2^nd shot off the tee box. And proceeds to record a 9. (yes water was in the picture). Lou caught a tree on the right then a bunker to record a 7. Greg pushed his 2^nd right, and recorded a 6. JR hit 3^rd into the same bunker as Lou. He got up and down in 3 for the win. Greg played consistently down the final holes to finish 2^nd followed by Lou. CW had issues, you must maintain focus as you bring it home. He played well today for 13 holes. Alas it is an 18 hole competition.