quote author=Ryan_Simper link=topic=39499.msg828103#msg828103 date=1240340116]
Has anyone ever looked more irritated than that after making a hole in one?
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I don't recognize that old, fat guy in the blue shirt on 17 at Sherwood.
Joe P, thanks for the clarification, though perhaps you might have picked a better word than "denier". You may recall that you once counseled me on the virtues of skepticism. Having once done the high-fives and hole-in-one tapdance with my buddies in Texas after "seeing" my tee shot disappear into what we thought was the hole only to be disappointed when we found the ball some 50 yards over the green, please forgive me for being a bit skeptical.
It was a well-struck shot, one of the very few I hit at Sherwood that day. As you noted, the one prior with the same club on #16 was a superior, more difficult shot which you capped off with an excellent putt for three. Like before, we played well enough together to get the job done. If I may add, Sherwood's #17 is among the finest of its type in the world!
Oh, regarding the bar tab, it was just another bit of luck. Pete L, what was it that you were asking for? A single-malt scotch? Or was it BudLight on tap?
As others have noted, the KP was a blast. I've been to all of them and though the faces (and shapes) have changed considerably, they never disappoint. It is always great to meet new people and reaffirm old acquaintances. I do miss the past participants who are unable to attend.
It is probably impossible to draw unenjoyable companions at the KP, but this year was particularly good. For the first time, I got to play with Tommy, Geoff S, David O, Jordan, and a few holes with David K. Hopefully my gabbing away didn't detract from the golf at the four fine venues.
My apologies go to Rich Goodale who got stuck with me for three rounds. If you make yourself scarce at the Buda, I will understand.
Thanks to all for making this event so enjoyable. Special thanks go to David Stamm and Robert Ball for planning and running the KP so flawlessly. I know it couldn't have helped your game, but things couldn't have gone better. Thanks also to Tommy as well as David and Robert for the Ojai aerial and fine presentation. The "Captain" certainly knew what he was doing, and it appears that there is still enough there to make playing the course a priority during a future trip to SoCal.
Finally, Peter and George were the consummate hosts at the highly enjoyable and challenging Sherwood CC. We were treated by all like valued members. Hopefully we conducted ourselves in like fashion. Thank you Sherwood!