Tues Jan 25

January 25, 2022

Welcome back everyone. The staff is back at work after yesterday's holiday. Some were drinking with Jeff, and he sends this pic from Ft. Lauderdale.

More from Jeff later. The group had a 5-day layoff due to weather, and 17 golfers braved chilly conditions in hopes of getting at least one round in this week.

line 'em up boys!

Floyd explains the science behind V-formation of geese to Butch. You learn something new every day with this group. If you haven't heard this explanation yet, please ask Floyd, I promise you will be enlightened.

Rick has the honor of striking the first drive of the day.

Despite the layoff, scoring was up on the day with the group ending the day with +22. Nine players carded a total of 19 birdies with Tom and Doc leading with 4 each. Five players topped the 30-point level led by Tom's 36. Medalist was a tight battle with Allen ending on top with +8, closely followed by Doc +7, Tom and Floyd +6. Teamwise, 3 of 5 got a piece of the pot. Tom, Floyd and Rick (Team 1) took back and total. Team 4 won the front and Allen's first CTP of the season rescues Team 3.

Shot of the day

Raymond hits the flag stick with his tee shot on 6. Unfortunately, it did not go in the hole.

Fortunately, as you can see, it stopped close enough for him to secure his par!

Tips of the day

1. You hit your drive in the middle of the trees. All you have is a low shot between the trees. You must keep it below the overhanging branches. There is always the less loft back foot punch shot. Or you can try the Perryville way as explained by Butch and Raymond.

No explanation needed, I guess

2. Teeing up your ball within the rules.

Tom was ready to tee off on 14 when teammate Rick suggested I take a picture of Tom's drive. Tom stepped back and asked why. Several seconds (and chuckles) later, Tom figured it out. I can witness to him teeing off properly. Rick commented " I am all about the integrity of the game. Even though he is my teammate, I wasn't going to let him go Patrick Reed on us." Thank you, Sheriff Rick.

3. Be very careful placing your tee in frozen ground, you could lose your balance. Unfortunately, this tip is too late for Bob. Today he lost his balance on 13, and you might guess what happened next.

Doc filed this report: "My first thought seeing someone take a header down the hill was that it was Mikey. He had taken 3 shots of Fireball thanks to my birdies and was a little suspect. I was glad to see it was only Bob. Sorry, I meant I am glad no one was hurt."

Better news for Bob is what he has coming next week.

Very sweet. Looks like Bob will be ready to "roll" next week.

What's up with Jeff?

While we are enjoying cold weather golf Jeff is stuck in Florida. He sends this pic from Hooters Ft. Lauderdale.

This begs for a good caption. A bottle of Jeff's favorite brew for the one of you who can come up with the best line. The only entry so far is this one

"Gramps took me to Hooters and all I got was this tee shirt." Please let us know what you have.

Medical update: Bob's back still tender, will wait for warmer weather for next appearance. Mikey back in action today. He can see again!