Et al,
It was a nice start to the season.  (the author gave himself a leisurely practice round to start the season.)
Ian got a Birdie. Bob and Ken got blistered by Chris and Rick.
Kevin Riley continues his reign of terror, quietly.
Check the schedule and the scores. Reminder to include the time your group finished your round; write it on your card.
Thanks and see you out there Wednesday.
Warmest regards,
Rusty and Luke

Members,
Check the standings tab and get ready for some fun!
There are only 15 Teams this year. That means one Team each week will be playing for fun. Their score will not count towards handicap, standings, attendance or the Birdie Pool.
See you all out there on the 13th!
Rusty and his trusty Brute Squad Luke

New Rule 2022: Record the time the round was FINISHED on the scorecard, or lose 2 points.

Four Teams squared off and the winners will meet for the League Championship and the losers will meet for the consolation match crying into their beers…
Allie and Kevin R. met up with Mike G. and Paul D.(fill-in for Craig). They battled to a draw after 9 holes so went to a playoff hole and played #1 again where Paul and Mike prevailed.
Tony and Bill squared off against Kevin H. and me. It was tied after 5 holes and then the wheels started to come off of the rails for “The Kids”. It barreled out of control to a 15-25 blistering that may well take the off-season to heal properly.
So, the Championship Match pits Tony and Bill against Mike G. and Paul D.(Craig substitute).
Same as last week: match up and get out there wherever the starters allow. Remember to let them know you’re from Shipley Golf League.
There will be a presentation/announcement of the various winners of the contests and I will disperse left over fees/dues/savings to the members. If anyone is not present for their fair share I will contact you about how to get that money to you.
As of this moment I have all the shirt size requests and will contact the embroidery people tomorrow for their reply. Let’s keep a good thought.
Thanks for a good year.
Luke and Rusty

Members,
Chris Riley and his trained monkey Ron Bates (subbing for Erick Manda who was subbing for Rick Manda who was subbing for Spiro Agnew) lost to Tony and Bill. Ron did OK against Bill 12-8, Chris played like crap against Tony and lost 7-13. 

Paul Dwayne(aka Duane) and Kevin Zaphir initially looked to be winners at the table after the round. However when your court reporter sat down mayhem ensued where Ron Just trying to help Bates asked me about how to apply the strokes to the match, at that point I lost my shit. Turns out Paul and Kevin didn’t win outright against Mike Gallagher and Craig Marsh. I verified the corrected scoring and determined it was a 20-20 tie. Then I told the groups to go play some kind of playoff contest to decide a winner. Then it got quiet when Paul mentioned that Mike and Craig had left the premises. So, each match was examined by comparing the cards, hardest hole first for a team winner. It only took the hardest hole, number 16. Mike and Kevin tied. Paul lost to Craig. So,Craig and Mike will move on. 

Gary and Ken held Kevin Horgan and me tight the whole night. It came down to the last 2 holes where we edged away for the 21-19 win. Gary and Ken had a make or break putt on the last hole where Gary left a putt 2 inches short coming down 6 foot from above the hole. Brutal.

Allie and Kevin Riley dispatched Steve G. and Keith M. 23-17 to advance.

For all the teams out of the playoffs: It’s getting dark early so seek out playing on some of the other sides of the property (talk to the starters when doing so. I still need accurate counts of players.)

Paul Dwayne has agreed to sub in for Craig Marsh (out the next 2 weeks for business travel). 

Check the schedule and good luck to those still in it.
Regards, Luke and Rusty

Try again next week.

Well, it has happened again where the number 16 seed takes on the number 1 seed and prevails. Keith and Steve served up one to Jenna and Luke and will advance.
Allie and Kevin R. eliminated Bob and Paul like a cat with a urinary tract infection: slowly with steadily applied pain.
Paul Dwayne got the upper hand early on Jordan Hanahan and that dictated the outcome. Paul and Kevin Z(played The Course) advance.
Craig Marsh took on Ron and Ian singlehandedly last week and basically wore out Ron like the sole of an old boot. Ian did OK, but couldn’t make up for Ron’s “No Show” performance. Craig and Mike G. move on in the playoffs.
Chris R. and Erick Manda defeated Gary and Jeremy Smith. It went close up to hole 17 where the winners were found. Chris and one of the Mandas move on.

Tony and Bill were victorious over Paul C. and Phil M. It was close up to the 5th hole and then Phil stumbled on the way in providing zbill the chance to put it away. Tony and Bill move on.
Gary Swanson and Ken Crouch sent Chelsea and Jody to the losers bracket, barely. 
Kevin Horgan and Joe Super Sub Galli dispatched Alex and Phil S. to advance in the playoffs.
The Birdie Pool 2021 is completed. There is a tie for 1st Place: Paul Dwayne and Kevin Riley, they each had 8. 2nd Place is Ian with 6. Everyone else is not worthy of comment.
Please find the schedule attached.
NOTE: Mike Gallagher is MIA this week so any member who has been eliminated from the playoffs may substitute for him. If you want to sub for Mike please notify: Craig, Russ Burdick and Luke Alves. 
Your Humble Servants,
Rusty and Luke