Despite being an extremely challenging course, Southern Hills apparently caters to the high-handicappers. In the six events we've held there (all Majors), the average winner's handicap index is 23.9. Darren has finished first in three of those tournaments.
I'm really not sure why this is the case, other than the fact the course is forgiving off the tee. You can spray the ball and still make bogey. But personally, I find the greens difficult to read and chip around. And usually short game is what kills people with a high index.
The entire day Saturday was difficult. We dodged the rain, but the course was still pretty wet and it's a beast to play during cartpath-only conditions.
Darren once again bogeyed the course to death, winning his 4th Major and taking the overall season lead. Tall Mike had victory in his grasp until a grisly 9 on the par-5 16th. And Big John played well in his 2nd tournament, finishing 3rd despite some late double bogeys.
At the other end of the standings, Dan struggled from the tips, shooting +12 (net) with only 3 pars. SoHill's insane 7,557 distance from the back played much longer with the wet fairways.
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Next week we're playing at Cypress Creek at 9am (1011 Cypress Village Blvd., Ruskin, FL 33573).
It's one of the shorter courses we play, but by far one of the most difficult (median net score is +5.0!). Bring lots of balls! You will lose them.
The format is a modified skins game, with a $10 entry fee. Pairings and strokes will be updated on the event page and scorecard shortly. We have 12 league members playing so registration is closed. See you all there.
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