Sunday December 21

 Bud's Boys Christmas Edition

Reminder to all, it looks like we can get some rounds in this week. Remember, clubhouse closed so you must provide your own food and drink! You need to get out if you can.

It was only two years ago that we were able to play 19 times in November and 16 in December.

Not going to happen this year, though we had a respectable 13 November days.

Wednesday Dec 17

Eighteen BB's took advantage of a rare mild, mostly sunny day. 

Jeff was on his game with 17 points on each side for 34 points, a double jump +10.

His team cashes in on the Back 9 and Total.

Butch, Leroy, and Clint earn 9 cards, good enough to turn an eights over Aces full house to win the card game.

Roger, Ray, and Dave front loaded their points to finish ahead of the pack after the Front 9.

Charlie earns his 9th CTP of 2025.

Today's 'Look Back' is a few posts from Christmas Week 2022

First Up is Dec 21, 2022

The Return of Billie Jo! Plus, Tues Recap (D***it Brandon wins again) and the Race for CTP King in this edition.

Lots to get to so let's get to today's action first. Five teams of 3 competed on a sunny crisp Tuesday. Our thoughts were with Jeff (Lil A) as we teed off. Good Luck in P town Jeff. Rodney starts the show.

Brandon, Westy, and Shelly take front (+8) and overall while Butch, Rick, and Mikey take the back (+4).

Randy Balsman approach on 15 leads to his 2nd consecutive birdie. Shelly takes Medalist +4, one better than Mikey and Scott. Glen tops points list with 32, one better than both Randy Bs. 

Race for CTP

Mark wins CTP today over teammate Glen (Big A) to stretch lead to 3 with only a week and change to go. We asked Mark about his chances.

MARK: " I am putting the clubs away for the rest of the year, very confident my lead will hold. Glen is known as Iceman not because he is cool under pressure, but because he freezes up. At least that is what Jeff tells me". 

ASK BUD'S BOYS

This edition of Ask Bud's Boys features our old friend Billie Jo.

I bet when you looked at Billie Jo's picture you noticed the same thing I did. That's right, she uses the same Ping driver I do! That leads to her question.

BILLIE JO: "Hey Bud's Boys, I have another question for you but first let me thank Westy for his tip. I am busting my drives even further. I play a lady's flex shaft set at 11 degrees loft. Am I allowed to adjust during a tournament or league round? Thanks for your help."

You are welcome, Billie Jo and normally I would turn you over to our rules guru and arbiter Leroy. Unfortunately, this is his day to call Bingo at the Sisters of St. Peter Paul and Mary retirement convent so I will answer. By the way, my Ping is set at 9 degrees with a regular flex, not as stiff as when I was younger. The answer to your question is 'no changes allowed (rule 4.1a(3))'. I can tell you if you played with us, you could adjust all you want and probably have volunteers to help you. Hope this helps.

Results and numbers

Next Up is December 23,2022

 

Does anyone remember this movie scene? It has been reported we nearly had the sequel on the Kimbeland course today. Apparently, Gary Hatfield sent a message to Rodney McCoy today on the first hole. The message simply said "Titleist 3" but it wasn't on a card in an envelope. It was stamped on a golf ball and delivered to the back of Raymond's cart with its passenger (Rodney). Cool heads prevailed, and case was settled before it went to Judge Leroy. Raymond estimates damage to his cart was less than $3,000 so he will take care of it himself. Way to work it out boys, we wouldn't have wanted this:

In golf action we had a second consecutive clean sweep. Gary, Glen, Bob, and Bagger Clint take front, back, and overall, with Bob's CTP the icing on the cake. Gary (on pure adrenaline after first hole), takes Medalist with +5. Glen has most points with 33.

The Travels of Jeff

As we all know, Jeff avoided jail time this week and was free to travel to Florida. I didn't realize he was flying.

Jeff, please keep us updated on your travels.

I hope to have a Christmas Eve edition, so look for that. Below is a tip about thinking too much on the course

Results and Numbers

We end with Dec 24, 2022

 Merry Christmas Everyone!

It's a White Christmas at least for Mark Roger as this is what he woke up to in Colorado today. Thanks, Mark, for the wonderful picture (Bragger).

I had a few things in mind, but unexpected duties and company leaves little time. One was a Christmas story that I will skip and just give the moral to the story. No matter how many or how few physical gifts you get, it's all about your attitude. Enjoy what you have. Hopefully we will see a lot golfy gifts next week. If you are travelling, please be safe. No need to be in a hurry.

Merry Christmas from Shelly, Randy... and Santa Floyd!

Oh, and for you desperate guys, Billie Jo sends a Christmas Card

"Hey Bud's Boys hope you weren't naughty! Merry Christmas!"