Fred Vocino › Michigan Masters & More October 6, 2013 at 10:26pm
Yesterday at Blue Gill the Old Guys Draw Dub's game was held; thanks to Joe Gill and Chuck DeVries, and 14 other great guys 46 or older. My extra treat was seeing Adam Weiss and Ray Hart. They were part of my earliest league: Royal Oak, Wagner Park, c.1984. (pre- Motor City Chain Gang).
The "OG Dubs" is the latest iteration of a dubs game that Chuck started recently. This 2013 event was won by Joe Gill who received the first trophy given. It was unanimously decided that each year the trophy would be produced on-the-spot, taking one of the winner's own playing discs, marking it "OG Dubs Champ", and having all players sign it. Each year a course is selected. The format this year was card-draw then 24 holes, lunch, "old school" flip for second partner then 12 holes.
I was happy to contribute a little in each round, but my redemption came when I admitted to having a BFA from Wayne State. That lead to my being given Joe's disc and a black marker. It was an honor to do the first trophy. I'll try to get to the 2014 game and bring some markers/designs. The keynote comments came from Don Stephens who gave voice to every player's joy in the game and the people who play it.
Noteworthy to MM&M members is the presence of leadership in Michigan for events that celebrate those players whose experience shows in the wrinkled faces and the smooth responses to the ups and downs of the game. I will keep this event in mind as an addition to my amateur schedule next year.
If there is room for me next year, let me know. That sounds like something up my alley.
I will be keeping my eye open for the 2014 event. It came up impromptu this year and I was lucky to hear about it. Its a traveling game so we will have to have the right "favorites" on DGS to hear about it. I'll let you know when I do.