Spring 2025 - Week 1 Recap

The new season was quite familiar, as we kicked it off at Hernando Oaks in 30 degree weather. Thankfully it warmed up rather quickly, and the wind wasn't blowing like in years past. Outside of the completely dead 7th green, conditions were what we've come to expect. Not great... not terrible... a good value for a decent layout.

Tall Mike got his 3rd victory in his last 9 events, thanks to an impressive 40 (gross) on the back nine. Shockingly this was his first ever win at The Classic. His handicap isn't as high as it was during his previous season titles, so we all still might have a chance. But Moostie is well on his way to a record 5th Championship.

Casey was battling down the stretch against Tall Mike, but 3 bogeys to end his round led to a two stroke defeat.

Marcus began his FBGC career with a max-9. He already fits right in with the group!

Basketball Golf Topor is back! Unfortunately he's back with four max-scores, two of which were 10s. It's going to be a long season for the big man as he re-learns how to golf.

And finally, somehow Billy's 115 wasn't even close to a course record — a 121 set by Danny in 2019.

Opening drives on a chilly day.

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We're off this weekend for MLK Day. We used to play this day but the guys with kids complained.

There will still be Club activity, however. I'll be sending a handful of you an invite to mandatory re-education this Sunday. We'll be playing dice games behind Margaritas on Davis Islands (where Dave took a Gasparilla nap). The goal is to re-familiarize you people with "randomization," and show how you have a 1-in-5 chance to be paired in any given group with any given Member.

In two weeks we'll have the Skins game at Lake Jovita. It's the day after Gasparilla, and an early morning shotgun start at 8:30am. Update your RSVP now so Ho can drop tee times if needed. As always, we'll be paired in order of course handicaps.

See you in two weeks!