***UPDATE***
PS claims that Matt had the first birdie, on the front at RHR. Useful. Useful golf shot.
***UPDATE***
Here's the link for a possible fourth round for next year: Stone Ridge
Comments welcome.
Another Classic is in the books.
What a dominating performance by the namesake of The Classic. He came out on Saturday morning and put the iron boot down and then when asked what is best in life, he growled: "Crush your enemies. See them driven before you. Hear the lamentation of their women." Apparently, his new training regimen worked like a charm. In the past, we saw a weekend swoon, but not this year. There were minor signs of fading starting on 15 of Maumee Bay, but by that time, he was so far ahead, he still coasted to victory. If only we all could have "crappy shots" like his on 16 at the Legacy, that land 10 feet, oops he reminded me it was 6 feet, from the pin.
2006 provided the most complete field in PS Classic history. John was able to get a complete tournament score and also started strong on Saturday, finishing in second place after RedHawk Run. A back injury forced his game off track, but he still competed and completed. Based on some truly impressive green play, he garnered the first Boss of the Moss title. He also got stuck on the couch, which probably didn't help the injury, but he never complained. I tried to tell him the next day how much of an excellent golf companion he is, but he brushed me off and told me to stop mocking him. Let it be known, that JP is still playing the same equipment, and if he wasn't such a great father and good person, he would upgrade in an effort to keep up with the PS arms race.
The new Pops was impressive as usual. After making an equipment change after RHR, Matt brought his drives under control and chopped down his scores. He will be forgiven for allowing Frunk and Dunk to play through at the Legacy, and I'm sure he'll forgive me for giving him all of 5 practice shots at the range. Special nod for bringing his own copy of Old School. Special nod also for his expression after he asked where my inspiration for attending OSU came from, and I pointed at him. The jacket man, the jacket.
Winning this years Seismograph Award is me. It's like the line from Airplane, "13,000 to 900 feet. What an a**hole." I was all over the board. I also made an equipment change after RHR, but I'll take small credit for Matt's change, as it was my need for ammo that gave us the opening to go to Golf Galaxy. At one point, I was going to start my own splinter tourney and call it the Sir-Sucks-A-Lot Open. Only one invitee, me. Thank God PS has seen me hack it up enough to make an effective reccomendation for a new wedge.
The post tourney meetings provided some interesting insight. The Classic Committee had previously broached the topic of rotating venue, and it was discussed again. Also getting strong consideration is adding a fourth round. It was based on my suggestion that it may be the only way we reel in PS, by tiring him out. The discussion focused on a 2-1-1 format, with Friday, Saturday and Sunday golf. Keeping with the Arthur Hills theme, we discussed Stone Ridge as a possible venue. This format will garner serious Committee attention for next year's Classic.
Quoting PS, "Best Classic yet."
Not sure who recorded the first birdie of The Classic, but Frank the Tank is still the preferred celebration.
Put 'Em On The Glass!
