Thursday, August 18, 2011. Loveland, Colorado.
In a tribute to the mediocrity of his playing partners, Hanson repeats as MVG.
It was hotter than BH on prom night, and the group assembled at Mariana Butte in 95 degree heat on the Colorado Front Range.
Shot of the Day: Rennich from a belly-over-belt stance, giving "hanging lie" a bad name, ball 18 inches below his feet, standing outside a sand trap, ball in the trap, Rennich stole a skin from Harley with a miracle up and down. He hit it to 18" for a par, and iced Shot of the Day and the Rino cup.
Devine broke new ground for Miss Congeniality, busting out a nutritious buffet of nuts, pretzels, yes even grapes for the group on Number 14. He also ordered WHS shirts from Washington University Bookstore to replace the tattered Costa Rican knockoffs that Hanson stole from a client so many years ago. He also provided a sleeve of Titleist Pro V-1s for the group. Devine edged out Rino for the honor.
Rennich's efforts to woo and win Miss C. were transparent and poorly received by the group. Rinerson forfeited any claim to Miss C. by repeatedly and maliciously driving over Mick's ball in the fairway. Hanson pre-empted his own nomination by selflessly advocating for Mr. Devine. The gesture went unnoticed by his teammates.
Devine holed longest putt, a 23 footer on 17 for a par four, a skin, a triple low ball carry forward chit and longest putt. Hanson showed him the line and claimed an assist.
Hanson was medalist with an 86, scorching the front nine with a 39 (two birdies) and shot himself out of contention for Miss C with such a low score.
"Hit the ball, drag Rino," chided Devine over drinks after the round. Rino collected four chits with a 7 and 8, thanks to his teamie Devine's low ball. Devine limped home the last six holes with Rino on his back.
Rino retains the putting green, four putting from 28 feet on number 10 and missed a kick-in on 3. He also claimed the CSU Commemorative Christmas Ornament.
Brooke Dudley from Mariana Butte was charming and gracious as awards presenter. Nobody on the patio can quite believe the sophomoric antics involved in this cherished tradition.
We'll be teeing it up again in October at the WHS Class of 1971 40th Year Reunion, if not sooner.
1 comment:
Despite the heat, officially 97 degrees, a great time was had by all. Hanson played wonderfully on the front side, but wilted in the heat thereafter. Devine played consistently and picked up a couple skins on the back nine. It was obvious that Rinerson and Rennich were rusty. The R & R duo struggled. Harley has played sparingly this year as work has taken its toll and he took his family to Europe this summer. Meanwhile, Mick spent much of the year on IR after seriously injuring his back during the April gathering of this group. Rennich's iron play was poor at best. Surprisingly, however, his short game was the envy of his peers. Not only did he have the miracle sand save on eight, he also had a spectacular up and down for par on the third hole and displayed a pro-like touch around the green on number 10, chipping an eight iron to within inches for a kick-in par. He then graciously schooled Devine on a slippery tweleve footer, which Devine holed out for par. This cost Rennich a skin but, no matter, sportsmanship is the name of Mick's game. Such gestures, along with courtesies on the course and a dozen Tommy Armour 845 Tour Spin golf balls gifted to Hanson, Devine and Rinerson, were ignored and Rennich was shafted in the Miss C competition. Oh well, there is always next year. The new and improved, and kindler and gentler Mick, will only strive harder to win the hearts of his fellow competitors. Christmas in August ... what more could one ask for?
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