Sherman Rennich

So Mad Mick Rennich and I are playing golf at Coal Creek this summer--kind of a last minute deal--and we have to quit after nine holes. Why? Not because of injury or family commitment or professional commitment. Mick Rennich, the baddest ass of all, has to quit after nine holes because he has to walk Sherman. As in dog. This dog. The Shermanator. Here's what all the fuss is about. Meet Sherman. I did, and he bit me. --HANSON

Pheasant Hunting

Rennich Finally Got A Birdie

Mick had a tough year golfing, so he decided to see if he could get a birdie some other way. Heavily armed, three of the four WHS golfers journeyed to Pierre, South Dakota. Rennich and Rinerson bagged lots of birdies up there. Hanson drove the Sag Wagon and provided moral support.

New Game--Sixes are Wild.

Brother Rinerson brought some new ideas to the game this year--The portable putting green for that golfer whose short game could use a little work was awarded this year. Also Rinerson brought Sixes Are Wild. Everybody has to use a six iron on hole Number Six, tee to green.

This year's level of play being what it was, the scores were remarkably the same with the six iron as with the drivers off the tee. Next time, maybe we should play the six iron throughout the round.

A couple of nice additions to the game this year.

Next Fall, we're hoping that some of the Slackers from the Class of 1970 might be able to join us.

Not worthy.

Fair Cristen with Miss C Award Winner

Award Winners

Awards Presentation

Here are your big winners--Devine (Shot of the Day), Rennich (Most Valuable Golfer) and Rinerson ( Longest Putt.) Devine also won the putting practice green, new this year.

The Crew

Results--Marianna Butte, September 10, 2009.

The group met at The 'Butte in Loveland for a 12:04 tee time. Spirits were high and so were the scores as it turned out.

Photos and more details will follow, but here's the down and dirty:

Shot of the Day: Tom Devine hit to within two inches of the cup with his wedge from 60 yards out on Number Twelve. He used his 56 degree Cleveland.

Longest Putt: Harley holed a 16 foot, 3 incher on Number Eight for par. He got the purple putter for the year.

MVG: Rennich finally took home this coveted award. He got the most chits, the most pars and posted the low round.

Miss Congeniality: Hanson packed up the Miss C trophy in his stylish Manbag for an unbelievably generous act of ferrying three golf clubs to the foursome ahead of us, that had been left on the tee box. This act of generosity was done with no thought of Miss C. recognition. Hanson was visibly moved by receiving this award, as photographs to be posted later will attest.

You are invited to post comments, observations, opinions, objections--more details and photos to follow.

Devine's Gifts Get Around!

Here's one of Devine's hospitality gifts--exotic locations with fabulous babes! Nice job, TD.

Warm up with birthday bubbly at the Stanley

Devine and Hanson plan a little strategy about how to derail the Rinerson-Rennich juggernaut at the upcoming Fall Classic.

Mariana Butte--Coming up on September 10.

The group convenes for the Fall Classic on Thursday, September 10, 2009 at Mariana Butte Golf Course in Loveland, Colorado. Rennich tries again for the Hanson Slam--all four awards. As has been elsewhere noted., the Most Valuable Golfer (MVG) continues to elude him. Jockeying for position has already started--Devine and Hanson met at the Stanley Hotel in Estes Park on August 28 for a Devine Birthday Dinner and discussed some of the dynamics of the upcoming match. Rennich's tee shot continues to wander right from time to time. And his newest club, a trouble club, called (and this sounds like trouble) a Walter Hogan--makes Hanson think it might be a knock-off--tends to vex a little. Rino is going to be hard pressed to equal his miracle par from the environmentally sensitive area of Thorn Creek. Hanson's waiver of payment for chits continues to set the bar high for Miss C. Will Devine bring another gimmick club to the match? Last time his driver head was the size of a 1966 Rambler, and went straighter than Ted Kennedy. The chip game has been discontinued--it was judged too cold blooded (it sets brother against brother), and people were thought to be intentionally missing short putts for an 8 in order to avoid the 8 chip. A 9 chip was added (the "Mickster") so we'll see whether the chip game regains its place.

Comments, my brothers?

Rennich at Coal Creek, August 19, 2009

Miss C Scandal looming?

Oh, Oh. We were afraid this would happen. Apparently our reigning Miss C. did some less than discreet photo shoots a while back. This photo came over the transom the other day. I wonder if this means there are other, more incriminating photos out there. Thanks goodness we have a First Alternate.

Fall Date is Set.

The WHS Fall Golf Outing Date Is Set.

We shall convene on Thursday, September 10, 2009 at either Estes Park 18 or Mariana Butte. Put it in your books.

Orderly Transition, Miss C.

If they could see you now, Mick. There are lot of people in the WHS Class of 1971 that will find it hard to believe that Michael Steven Rennich is Miss Congeniality. You've come a long way, baby. We're so proud.

Threepeat?

Miss Thorncreek presents Mr. Hanson with Most Valuable Golfer, 2009. Is that a tear in her eye?

Thorncreek. May, 2009

The 2009 team picture. Harley looks pretty buff there, doesn't he? And what's Mick grinning about? TD and Hanson got some pretty fancy shirts, I'd say. Finest Costa Rican knockoffs money can buy.

The Mickster checking in with HQ.

You can see the weather in the background--Air Rino was grounded for a couple of hours and we flew home in early evening.

Rennich is probably on the phone with the Golf Channel.

Grounded in Pine Bluffs, WY

Enroute back from South Dakota to golf with Murphy, Beardsley, Sumner and Mernaugh, we ran into weather "in all quadrants." Air Rino set it down in Pine Bluffs and we waited out some weather.

Early Photo.

Anybody recognize this venue? I think it's Mariana Butte in Loveland. I assume Mick won. Devine bought the WHS hats for the group.

Flatirons in Boulder, May 2007

Hanson engaged the services of a street vendor in Costa Rica, and was able to find first quality, authentic Nike golf shirts in purple.

Scorecard

Here's the official scorecard. Rennich kept score.

The Most Coveted Award. MVG--Most Valuable Golfer

May 12, 2009.

MVG: Has It Found A Permanent Home?

The most coveted award rests for the second year, with Mr. Hanson at his home in Fort Collins, Colorado. Though Rennich swept the rest of the awards this year, he covets this award most of all. Will it ever be his? Will he ever realize his dream? Will he always be the best golfer never to win MVG?

Rennich, Hanson

Rex Nelson, WHS Class of 1971, made a bid for Miss C. from afar by sending hunting caps to the crew. Here, Rennich and Hanson pose at the C. Springs Air Force Academy venue last year.

WHS Class of 1971 at Air Force Academy

Last year's venue was Eisenhower at the Air Force Academy in C. Springs. Harley Rinerson won 3 of 4 Awards. It was a whupping, I tell you. Here, Rennich poses with the Miss C. trophy, a trophy nobody thought he would EVER win. Until today at Thorncreek.

Rino's Unbelievable Par

May 11, 2009:

Harley Rinerson made an unbelievable par today at Thorncreek.

On a par three, he his his tee shot into an "Environmentally Sensitive Area" just left of the green, hole high, but three feet behind a fence. Mindful of the sensitive area, he made scarcely a footprint in the hazard, treading with the lightness of a fairy. He was 25 feet from the cup, but through deep prairie grass, fescue, Buffalo grass and sedges, he hit a putter under the fence and up onto the green. He almost made birdie, and made an eight foot putt coming back for a miraculous par. This was the Shot of the Day for most of the round, but Rennich aced him out with the Body of Work Doctrine, after his second chip in and laser-like putting display.

Miss Congeniality Competition Was Brutal.

Tom Devine and Mick Rennich were the finalists for Miss Congeniality 2009 today at Thorncreek. Devine was the early favorite, by presenting hospitality gifts to all contestants--a very impressive, useful picnic basket. But Rennich moved up quickly, picking up the greens fee tab for all contestants, and presenting 50 golf balls to each of the contestants. People who know Mick well will be surprised by this win, but buying Miss C. enjoys a long and rich tradition.

In the aftermath of the Miss California controversy this year, it was decided that we should designate a First Alternate Miss Congeniality, and Devine easily won this distinction. Should Rennich be unable, for any reason, to discharge his obligation as Miss C before the next get-together, Devine will be called upon to serve.

WHS Class of 1971 in Rapid City.

Here are a few of the contestants, joined by Brother Beardsley from Rapid City. Anybody remember where this was taken?

2009 Winner. MickSlam

Here's your Spring, 20009 Small Slam Winner: Mick Rennich.

He chipped in twice, including from sixty feet on the 18th green to tie Hanson for Medalist Honors. His 18th hole heroics earned him Shot of the Day Honors. It was his second chip-in of the day and his putting was the envy of his peers.

Rennich Posts Small Slam

Thorncreek, Thornton, Colorado. May 11, 2009.

The Class of 1971 Watertown (South Dakota) High School Alumni Tournament took place today at Thorncreek. Mick Rennich of Louisville made off with the Small MickSlam, winning Longest Putt, Shot of the Day, and Miss Congeniality. Only the Most Valuable Golfer accolade eluded The Mickster today at Thorncreek. That award went to the wily Mark Hanson of Fort Collins, who won chits, tied for skins with Harley "Rino"Rinerson, and tied the Mickster for Medalist. Tom Devine of Morrison was recognized as First Alternate Miss Congeniality, in the event that nude photos of Rennich somehow appear on the internet or elsewhere.