It’s like shark week without the water, vicious mammals, blood, tears drama, suspense..
Hey, I guess it’s exactly like shark week!
What we know so far:
Hans and Brandon took on Jody Smith and prevailed 25-15. Allie and Wayne took on Alex and Phil and prevailed 23-17.Kevin and I played Ken and Gary where there were no winners.
There was a 3-way tie for 3rd Place in the Birdie Pool: $6 each to Chris Riley, Kevin Riley and Ian McPherson.2nd Place in the Birdie Pool goes to Paul Duane, $541St Place in the Birdie Pool goes to Rusty Burdick, $108
3rd Place Regular Season goes to Paul Boisvert and Bob Andrews, $28 each.
2nd Place Regular Season goes to Kevin Horgan and Rusty Burdick, $84 each.
1st Place Regular Season goes to Ian McPherson and Ron Bates, $168 each.
What we don’t know yet:4th Place Playoffs: receive Jack Squat3rd Place Playoffs: receive $28 each2nd Place Layoffs: receive $84 each1st Place Playoffs: receive $168 each.
For the Playoffs:Allie and Wayne will go up against Hans and Brandon.
Alex and Phil S. will take on Jody Smith.Please settle it all on the course before you see me in the clubhouse.
Weirdness for this year. The 3 weeks we have paid but did not play for this season will go as a credit for those returning next season against the 2012 dues schedule. If you are certain you will not play next year please let me know and I will send you a check to cover the 3 weeks:3*27=$81. If you decide next year not to play I will also send you a check. The monies that came from reduced greens fees and from the sub fees will be held until next year. I am investigating the purchase of Plaques for the various winners that would be held for a year and then returned for the next year winners. Think Lord Stanley Cup, but bigger…
See you all out there on Wednesday and prepare to stand on the deck at the clubhouse, socially distanced for the brief pomp and circumspection.

Members in good standing,
Last week was tough for half of the competitors and grueling for the other half.
Jody “Lone Star” Smith(2) defeated Ron “hum a bar” Bates and by association Ian “I’m working here” McPherson, 16-4 and 7-13 respectively. Nice job Jody, welcome to the Blues.
Alex “I think I hit my ball in the woods right next to you” Weiland beat Rusty “You did, but I stepped on it taking my stance so play it as it lies” Burdick 13-7 (at least it wasn’t 16-4). Kevin “Russ you’re too heavy to carry” Horgan beat Phil “oh well, another one down the middle” Sharpe 11-9, as you could tell it just wasn’t enough to overcome my lackluster performance. Alex and Phil move up the ladder of success.
Hans “I’m from Pittsburgh” Kjolhede pushed aside Steve “New Hampshire?” Giguere 13-7. Keith “I’m telling you it’s 2 topped 6 irons and a bladed wedge from here” MacNeal beat Brandon “Am I too young to drink Ensure” Brackett 11-9. Hans and Brandon live another day.
Allie “John Bonham” Perras beat the snot out of Kevin “I’m a drumhead, I’m a golfer, I’m a drumhead, I’m a golfer” Zephir 15-5. Who knows the loose movie reference assigned to Kevin? Anyone, anyone, Bueller, Bueller…at least he didn’t get beat 16-4, that guy must want to buy the league a round of drinks out of sheer embarrassment. Kevin “I’m here instead of Wayne” Riley took on Paul “Piker” Duane. Paul played tough but lost out 12-8 against “that Killer”. Allie and Wayne “oh, my back” get another shot at greatness.
Check the schedule, check your wallets and check on anyone who needs it that you care about..
Rusty and Luke

Recap of last week’s rounds:
Ian and Ron defeated Bruce and Jays sub Steve, 26-14.Russ and Kevin H. defeated Chelsea and Craig, 24-16Jody Smith beat Bob Andrews, 26-14Hans and Brandon beat Jenna and Luke, 26-14Paul D. and Kevin Z. beat Gary and Ken, 32-8Alex and Phil S. beat Chris and Rick, 26-14Steve and Keith beat Tony and Bill, 21-19Allie and Wayne neat Paul C. and Phil M., 23-17
Check the schedule for the next matches and tee times. Notice, there are 2 different courses we are assigned to play. Make sure you get it right…also, we have early tee times on the second course so read the sheet…
On some member update news:  Linda Mara is doing well in her recovery from surgery. She misses everyone very much and can’t wait til next year to get out there with us all. Bill is feeling well enough to rejoin our merry band. He won’t hug you even if you ask him, so don’t bother. Bill, it’s good to see you back out here with us again.
Due to the crazy circumstances and our need to shorten the season, the competition committee has decided that the Regular season winnings will go out 60/30/10 for 1/2/3 place. The same for the Playoffs.(no change from last year). 
Regards,
Rusty and Luke

NORTHBORO, MA USA – September 8, 2020

Sportsfans,
After much conversation and gnashing of teeth and listening to the wind Luke and I have decided due to daylight considerations the Regular Season is now Closed and we’ll immediately get to the playoffs.
You may ask, “what does this mean to me?”.
It means that Ian McPherson and Ron Bates are the Regular Season Champions of 2020. They’ve done it before, so I hope they act appropriately to this news.
It means the Playoffs are starting so check the schedule to find your opponents. You may want to brush up on how the scoring is done so there aren’t more hurt feelings than usual. 
Remember this:  There must be a distinct winner for each match played that night. This means any ties must be broken. The method chosen must be agreed upon by each Team. 
Possible methods: Play an extra hole(s) where any handicap strokes are properly applied, flip a coin, cut a deck of cards, closest to the pin from somewhere on the course, a footrace in the parking lot, a putt off on the practice green. 
The logistics of the balance of the season still need to be worked out by Luke and me. One thing is certain, Ian and Ron will receive at least $1 and no more than $60,000 for winning the Regular Season. 
See you all tomorrow.
Rusty

Notice the tee times have been moved up by 10 minutes. Be punctual and please move along in a smooth and swift pace. The last group played 2 holes in the dark week 11. We are trying to get split tee times from the Shop, but it is touch and go for now. Be prepared for drastic measures.
Brandon and Paul Dwane each recorded a Birdie last week, congratulations!
Fondly, 
Rusty and Luke