The inaugural round of the doubles league was a soggy, cold, and fun experience. Six players started out the round and put the rules to the test right away. The teams consisted of Brian Taylor and B ...
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The inaugural round of the doubles league was a soggy, cold, and fun experience. Six players started out the round and put the rules to the test right away. The teams consisted of Brian Taylor and Brian Barclay, Nick Witter and John Bingham, and John Ryan and Ben Wonders. We all mobbed up, as rules mandate no fewer than two teams per card.
Halfway through the round, Nick was called away to attend to family issues, leaving John Bingham to finish the round without a partner and letting us test the rules pertaining to that situation. John performed admirably considering the circumstances and the fact that he hasn't yet been playing a full year. Don't sleep on this guy, or you'll be sorry. Nick's unfortunate departure means he does not record a score for this round, but I suspect he'll be just fine. The guy's been working his tail off to improve, as anyone who has played with him can see.
Scores were close through the round, and it came down to the final hole to decide whether a playoff would be necessary. Everyone put a tee shot within putting range at 18, and Taylor and Barclay were holding a one stroke lead on John Ryan and Ben Wonders. Ben sent the birdie home to force one of the Brians to do the same, which they did to take home the bacon. They split $30 in prize money.
The final scores were:
Barclay & Taylor – 50
Ryan & Wonders – 51
Bingham – 56
Four players bought into the optional ace pool, and nobody got an ace this time out, so it stands at $40 going forward.
I learned something this week, which is that we need to start play by 6:15 PM until May to allow us to finish with some usable light. The next three rounds, therefore will be earlier than previously advertised. Please adjust your schedules accordingly. We hope to see you next Tuesday evening.
