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

Members and esteemed guests,
Due to the rain, thunder and lightning last weeks round was called off.
We will reconvene this Wednesday same bat time, same bat channel to do it again only this time on Lakeside-Back.
See you out there.
Russ and Luke, aka-The Competition Committee 

Hi-Ho! 
Juniper Hill Special Note:COVID-19 Requirements we MUST conform to:a-All Players have to wear a Mask in the Pro Shop and at the Starter’s Box prior to teeing off – No Exceptions.b-Masks must be worn when purchasing from the Beverage Cart.c-League Members are not to congregate prior to their scheduled tee time in the parking lot or around the clubhouse.d-Social distancing Must be adhered to at all times.e-Members that do not follow the government restrictions will be asked to conform or leave.f-Cash will not be accepted for greens fees and carts.
We’re back on for the League this week. Please check the standings and the matchups as well as your tee times.Birdie Pool Action: Ken Crouch, Paul Dwayne and Ron Bates each recorded a Birdie last time out. Rusty is still on the top with Kevin Riley gunning for him in week 11…

And now for a musical interlude with apologies to Phil Lynott and Thin Lizzy

“The Golfers Are Back In Northborough”

Guess who just got back on Wednesday?

Them wild-eyed Golfers that had been away

Haven’t changed, still can’t drive in the fairway

But man, I still think them cats are great

They were asking if Luke was around

How Bill was, where could Rusty be found

I told them Blue was living downtown

Driving all the old pros crazy

The Shipley Golfers are back in Northborough

You know the Player that used to chip a lot

Every League night she’d be in the fringe chipping what we could not

Man when I tell you she was cool, she could putt red hot

I mean she could drain ’em

That time over at the Lateral Hazard 13th stake

Well this guy wound up and fell right in the lake

Man we just fell about the place

If that guy can’t swim we’re gonna leave him

The Golfers are back in Northborough

Spread the Strokes as though

The Sandbaggers are back in Northborough

Wednesday night they’re fit to be tied

At the bar and grill on Riverside

The drink will flow and bullshit will spill

If the Fellas want Top Shelf then they can buy them

There’s an Overserved Guy giving the rundown of his every shot

The nights are getting warmer, but there’s no time for that

It won’t be long till summer turns to Fall

Now that the Golfers are here we might could finish it all

The Golfers are back in Northborough

Warmest regards,

Rusty

Play is currently delayed, and scheduled to restart on August 19th. 

A Member has tested positive for COVID-19, so play is being suspended for the next 2 weeks. A special thank you and best wishes to that Member for informing us of their situation.

Please see the email from Russ or contact him directly if there are any concerns about potential contact over the past few weeks of play.

The top of the pile is getting a little cozy: 4 teams led by Hans and Brandon are poised for either greatness or bitter defeat…which will it be for our new heroes of the League?
Alex, Kevin Riley and myself each carded a birdie. I’m leading with 5 and Kevin R. is close behind with 3. If you need a sub, I’m sure he’d answer the call.
Check the Standings and I think the weather will be better for Wednesday compared to this weekend.
Regards,
Rusty

Let’s be brief, shall we?
Check the standings get the pairings and the top of the heap is a busy place…
Oh, Ian got 2 birdies  and I got one so I still lead but it’s getting fun in the Pool.
Sincerely yours,
Rusty

How you doin’?
We were able to get the round in on Wednesday with only the slightest of sprinkles hitting the final few groups. 
Wayne Brady Baldelli went up alone against Keith and long ago member Tim Leveek. Tim hasn’t played since the previous president was impeached. He used that to his advantage as a “no bad habits to fight”. Tim and Keith went 23-17.
Alex and Phil went up against Bob and Paul B. Bob thumped Phil 14-6 and his side went 23-17.
Phil M. and Paul C. met Jody and Nic The Sub. They toiled into a 20-20 tie. They wanted to play extra holes to find a winner and then remembered this isn’t the playoffs…
Chris and Rick recovered from last weeks’ abuse and turned the tables on Chelsea and Craig. 25-15. Chris and Rick were fueled by each grabbing a Birdie on the way.
Ian and Ron worked over me and Kevin H. 26-14. Ian got me 14-6. I wasted every decent tee shot and then wasted the last few tee shots to boot. Ron shot a 40 with some impressive ball flight control…I’m a big fan.
Paul D. and Kevin Z. smacked around a couple of disciples named Mark and Luke Alves. 28-12. Paul got his first Birdie and also paid his entry fee…nice.
Tony and Bill got beat up a bit by newcomers Hans and Brandon, 24-16. Hans got a Birdie! I’ll be leaning on him for the Pool…
Unfortunately for Gary and Ken, Bruce showed up and was suspected of using PED’s. Normally who cares, but when it happens to you it hurts, bad. Bruce went +1 over the last 5 holes and thrashed them boys 29-11. 
Check the Standings to see who was on top last week and who is there now.
Regards,
Rusty

Sports Fans Everywhere,
It was a little weird on Wednesday due to the off then on again for the weather disruptions. Look for more of that on this week’s edition due to weather predictions for Wednesday…
Week 6 drew to a close with the Pack getting closer together near the top of the Standings. Only a few scant points keeps it all as interesting as possible.
Highlights were Kevin Riley subbing in for Allie Perras and shooting a lights out 34. That’s 1 under for those who don’t know…He also joined the Birdie Pool before he teed off by slipping me his $20 entry fee. He then went out and got 2 while I wasn’t looking.Wow, even a substitute isn’t afraid to join the Pool! Speaking of which, if you told me you wanted into the Pool but haven’t paid yet, now would be the time.Paid members have their names in red ink in the Birdie Pool area of the Standings sheet.
Check the Standings and always watch the weather,
Russ and Luke

Week 5 Highlights are pretty much just the stock reel of the Cris and Rick Show: They combined for Low New, Low Gross and Highest Points from their Match. The only they each missed were Birdies for the Birdie Pool….
Special Note:  We are Playing on Lakeside Front this week. It is not in the proper rotation order because usually this week is skipped. But, since the world conditions happened to us we’re trying to get it all in asap.
Special Note 2: All members/Guests of our League(and every other League on Wednesday night) will pay 1/2 Price for all FOOD ordered in the Bar/Kitchen. Not on drinks…..
Hans and Brandon fell hard back to Earth as they paid for and received only 7 points in their match against, wait for it….Chris Riley and Rick Manda !!!! Hans and Brandon dropped from 1st to 4th which let’s face it is a lot easier to handle mentally. And speaking of mental, Bob and Paul are now sitting pretty at the top of the heap even though they lost a squeaker of a match against Russ and Kevin.
Other notables: Jody sandbagged his way all over Ken Blue Crouch going 16-4. Bruce Gurney was abandoned by his partner and his sub and suffered at the hands of Luke and Jenna, 28-12. Ian returned to shoot like crap only to make Tony feel bad for shooting worse crap, Ian 13, Tony 7. 
Check the website shipleygolf.net and the Standings page.
All the best,
Russ and the Recalcitrants