DPT Masters Spring 2016 Recap

If you told me someone was going to shoot 79 in extremely windy conditions at Esplanade, I'd say 1) you're making that up and 2) that person obviously won the event.

But then I watched a 25 handicap play almost flawless "bogey-golf" in those conditions to shoot 44 (gross) on the front nine. Tall Mike tried to make it interesting on the back, but continued to make smart plays, laying up when needed and managing the course to secure a season title and shared Masters championship.

For example, on the 18th hole in a terrible bunker lie behind the green, Mike played his 3rd shot away from the green. This led to a tap-in 6, which he knew would guarantee him at least a tie for 1st in the tournament. Course management will always be the easiest way for high handicappers to lower their scores.

Mike's solid play left little drama for the season title, since Darren and Reid started to falter on the back nine. One of them needed to finish 2nd to play spoiler.

So The Moose becomes the 5th ever winner of the DPT Cup. He'll get some cash thrown his way at a dinner location of his choice. And he'll forever be remembered as a champion, which is important since his back is going to give out by the time he's 40.

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We have a few weeks off before starting back up on May 15th. A lot of guys are traveling this summer, so they'll need to make the most of their limited starts. This also makes it easier for some of the more regular attendees to win the Cup (I'm looking at you, Reid). We're also losing Guest, who is moving to Colorado to grow plants. And Troy has officially established a handicap, so he'll be joining full time.

See you all then.