Geoff and JW shared a victory yesterday, snapping 14 and 27 tournament losing streaks. Both rounds look impressive on paper — an ideal high-handicap performance with a ton of bogeys and few doubles+.
Adam initially held a huge lead of -9 (net) after shooting a career best 38 (gross) on the front. But he eventually woke up from his balloon-filled haze and crashed back down to Earth with a smooth 54 on the back.
We intently watched the leaderboard in the clubhouse as Geoff and JW finished their rounds. The consensus was that JW would win outright, since Geoff is a choker down the stretch. Both received two pops on 18... and both proceeded to record double bogey (net pars).
The anti-climactic finish was best case for Reid, as nobody at the "top of the table" earned significant points. But Geoff is now one of four people within a victory of overtaking the top spot.
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Speaking of Champions, let's check on our defending season Champion, Buchert:
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We always talk about who chokes at the end of rounds... which is an important discussion when it comes to the Rapture draft and pairings. So I wrote some Excel code to look at the previous 2-seasons YTD (15 events) and graph out everyone's average strokes to par (gross) by hole.
What sticks out to me is how bad Buchert, Darren, and Gary begin their rounds. People who get noticeably worse are Chandler, Reid, Crum, Danny and Topor. Geoff is worse at the end of rounds, but not to the extent that it's his Achilles' heel.
Also Troy plays the 18th hole quite poorly.
We might need to add in more seasons to get a better picture... but comment your thoughts and if your chart helps in any way.
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Next week we're playing at Cypress Creek at 9am. Update your RSVPs now, as I might need to cancel a tee time. Or if you have any guests that want to play, get them signed up ASAP.
Our season party will be held at World of Beer by International Mall. I'll be there around 7pm to get food and watch the Lightning game. Stop by any time after that to be entered into the shadow Hangover side-game.
Or you can attend Mike Ho's birthday part at his place in the lagoon to also receive credit.
See you sometime soon.
Dropped Sunday down to 16 spots. We have 16 in with Gorecki as a "maybe". After Wednesday we can replace him with a guest if anyone has one.
ReplyDeleteComparing my golf game to a dumpster fire is an insult to dumpster fires.
ReplyDeleteWow, must be true as my last two rounds on the North course started with an 8 and a 9 on a very easy hole...#gottastartbetter
ReplyDeleteTies are great now. I got several good bounces yesterday. Those bounces, a bunch of strokes, and some duct tape holding together my swing until the last few holes were barely enough to get it. First time I didn’t have my A game and got a win. Hoping to see at least some of y’all at WoB Saturday. Thanks to Ho for getting us out there early, too. Was nice to have the afternoon at home with the family.
ReplyDeleteI paid for a pitcher on Sunday
ReplyDeleteI also bought a pitcher and handed it off to the co-Champion, JW.
ReplyDeleteBlack tees please
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