The Open - Summer 2025 Preview

Long Drive #2 

 

Update your RSVPs now! 

 

First Major of the season is at Countryside (B/L) at an early 8:21am start. Thanks to Casey for setting it up.

 

This configuration of TheSide is short, due to the Bay nine having a few target-golf par 4s. We've actually played a Concussion at this location, before Dear Leader put an end to full-sized courses hosting that tournament.

 

It plays fairly difficult (median net score of +6), and Brendan has won both times we've played it. His handicap is currently soft-capped... so look for him to be near the top of the leader board this week too. 

 

Is Countryside a Major-worthy venue? Well... the PGA TOUR did just play a Major at Quail Hollow, which is a regular stop each season.

 

And Countryside is charging us a Major rate... so at least your wallet will feel like it's at an exclusive venue.

 

And that's really what this Club and League is all about. The illusion of exclusivity. Surely the competition, socialization, and quest to improve doesn't matter. What's important is spending a lot of money to complain about the day, the course, the conditions, your lack of skill, your randomized pairing, and how even being there is causing issues at home. That's the real love of the game!

 

Let me know if you want to move back from the WHITE tees. This is an old, but probably accurate scorecard: 

 

 

 See you Sunday!