The 2015 Midwest Mashie - Minnesota - FINAL RECAP AND OBSERVATIONS

[George Freeman]

Well, that's a hell of a way to dodge our annual match. Congratulations buddy.

Thanks guys! 

Jason:  next year...

[Greg Krueger]

Please put me on the list for Friday at Keller!

[Joe Lynch]

Evening Guys,

My name is Joe Lynch and I'm a new GCA member.  I was on the waiting list for the Mashie right behind Tom Doak but I can't seem to see my name listed anymore.  This event will be a blast and hope to join you guys. 

[Tim Leahy]

You left me off the list for Keller.  I was the first alternate before the new list was posted.

[Tyler Kearns]

Pat,

I pulled out a few weeks ago, but am still listed on the confirmed list.

TK

[Bill Seitz]

Unfortunately I am going to have to bow out of the 2015 Midwest Mashie.  My wife and I have a kid on the way and the due date is 9/28...

The event is in great hands!

Your sense of timing is really disappointing.  Congrats, George, and give our best to the mom to be!

[PCCraig]

Ok, sorry guys. I had a few mistakes in my previous registation list. I've updated it again in the first post, and I'll add it below for good measure. If there are still any errors let me know and I will correct. **Please be sure to check to make sure you're included in the Keller outing if you've registered recently...that's a separate registration.

Thanks.
 

***AS OF 4/24/2015***

Registration

Confirmed Participants:
1) Pat Craig
2) Jason Topp
3) Dan Kelly
4) Shane Wright
5) Patrick Hodgdon
6) Ben Kodadek
7) Brian Hoover
8 ) Jason Thurman
9) Neil Davis
10) Chris Titschinger
11) Frank Sekulic
12) Jeff Shelman
13) Brian Finn
14) Josh Tarble
15) Howard Riefs
16) John Crowley
17) Cliff Walston
18) Mike Scheller
19) Dan Moore
20) Bill Steele
21) Ken Fry
22) Lou Duran
23) C. Sturges
24) Steve Wilson
25) Rick Shefchik
26) Greg Krueger
27) Tim Leahy
28) Tom Doak
29) Buck Wolter
30) Joe Zucker
31)
32)

Friday at Keller Golf Course
1) Richard Mandell
2) Pat Craig
3) Dan Kelly
4) Patrick Hodgdon
5) Ben Kodadek
6) Brian Hoover
7) Jason Topp
8 ) Jason Thurman
9) Neil Davis
10) Chris Titschinger
11) Frank Sekulic
12) Jeff Shelman
13) Brian Finn
14) Josh Tarble
15) Howard Riefs
16) Jeff Brauer
17) Shane Wright
18) John Crowley
19) Cliff Walston
20) Mike Scheller
21) Dan Moore
22) Bill Steele
23) Ken Fry
24) Lou Duran
25) C. Sturges
26) Steve Wilson
27) Tom Doak
28) Buck Wolter
29) Greg Krueger
30) Joe Lynch
31) Tim Leahy
32)

Waitlist
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10)


Interested in Murphy House
1) Josh Tarble
2) Tim Leahy
3) Brian Finn
4) Criss Titschinger
5)
6)
7)
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10)

[Joe Lynch]

No hurry but when you have time, please switch out Joe Lynch from Keller to regular participant.

Thanks a lot

Joe Lynch

[Jason Topp]

Windsong served as a brutal test in horrible weather yesterday for US Women's Open Sectional Qualifying:

http://www.mngolf.org/News/Burnham_Headed_to_US_Womens_Open_After_Carding_151_at_Windsong_Farm

They played the course from our red tees at 6300 yards which I suspect will be the most popular tees this fall. 

[Buck Wolter]

Windsong served as a brutal test in horrible weather yesterday for US Women's Open Sectional Qualifying:

http://www.mngolf.org/News/Burnham_Headed_to_US_Womens_Open_After_Carding_151_at_Windsong_Farm

They played the course from our red tees at 6300 yards which I suspect will be the most popular tees this fall. 

It was a beautiful Spring Minnesota Day yesterday --windchill way below freezing.

Temperatures stayed in the 40s for most of the day with wind gusts reaching 40 mph, something Burnham felt gave her an edge over other players in the field.

[Cort Sylvester]

I think I have to be in Des Moines for a debate tournament the weekend of the Mashie.  It is killing me to have it at home and not be able to jump in.  If the team's travel plans change and there's a spot open when that happens, though . . .

[Buck Wolter]

I think I have to be in Des Moines for a debate tournament the weekend of the Mashie.  It is killing me to have it at home and not be able to jump in.  If the team's travel plans change and there's a spot open when that happens, though . . .

Jason will get you a tee time at Waveland that weekend

[Josh Tarble]

I'm devastated, but I must bow out of the Mashie again this year.  At some point I'm going to run out of friends getting married.

[Howard Riefs]

I unfortunately need to drop out due to a family conflict. Hope you all have a great time at the MM. Have a Juicy Lucy for me please.

[PCCraig]

***AS OF 6/24/2015***
***Please Review***

Registration
 
Confirmed Participants:

1) Pat Craig
2) Jason Topp
3) Dan Kelly
4) Shane Wright
5) Patrick Hodgdon
6) Ben Kodadek
7) Brian Hoover
Jason Thurman
9) Neil Davis
10) Chris Titschinger
11) Frank Sekulic
12) Jeff Shelman
13) Brian Finn
14) John Crowley
15) Cliff Walston
16) Mike Scheller
17) Dan Moore
18) Bill Steele
19) Ken Fry
20) Lou Duran
21) C. Sturges
22) Steve Wilson
23) Rick Shefchik
24) Greg Krueger
25) Tim Leahy
26) Tom Doak
27) Buck Wolter
28) Joe Zucker
29)
30)
31)
32)

Friday at Keller Golf Course


1) Richard Mandell
2) Pat Craig
3) Dan Kelly
4) Patrick Hodgdon
5) Ben Kodadek
6) Brian Hoover
7) Jason Topp
Jason Thurman
9) Neil Davis
10) Chris Titchinger
11) Frank Sekulic
12) Jeff Shelman
13) Brian Finn
14) Jeff Brauer
15) Shane Wright
16) John Crowley
17) Cliff Walston
18) Mike Scheller
19) Dan Moore
20) Bill Steele
21) Ken Fry
22) Lou Duran
23) C. Sturges
24) Steve Wilson
25) Tom Doak
26) Buck Wolter
27) Greg Krueger
28) Joe Lynch
29) Tim Leahy
30)
31)
32)

Interested in Murphy House


1) Tim Leahy
2) Brian Finn
3) Criss Titschinger
4)
5)
6)
7)

9)
10)

[PCCraig]

Updated participant list is above. Please let me know if there is anything that should be further updated.


Crazy to think that the Mashie is only 3 months away!!

[Jason Topp]

I am going to need at least 4 to keep half of the Murphy house so please sign up if you are interested.  One benefit of staying there is that I can start you earlier at Windsong and insure a 36 hole day.  I believe the golf rate is a daily rate.

[Criss Titschinger]

I am going to need at least 4 to keep half of the Murphy house so please sign up if you are interested.  One benefit of staying there is that I can start you earlier at Windsong and insure a 36 hole day.  I believe the golf rate is a daily rate.

My name keeps on getting dropped from the interested in the Murphy House list. I'm most definitely interested.

[Mark Pritchett]

I am going to need at least 4 to keep half of the Murphy house so please sign up if you are interested.  One benefit of staying there is that I can start you earlier at Windsong and insure a 36 hole day.  I believe the golf rate is a daily rate.

Even though I am not attending, I am surprised the Murphy House wasn't booked months ago.  It looks awesome and I find few things better in golf, than staying on site at a club. 


I need to get up there and see you Jason!

[PCCraig]

I am going to need at least 4 to keep half of the Murphy house so please sign up if you are interested.  One benefit of staying there is that I can start you earlier at Windsong and insure a 36 hole day.  I believe the golf rate is a daily rate.

My name keeps on getting dropped from the interested in the Murphy House list. I'm most definitely interested.

Got it, sorry about that.

[C. Sturges]

Can I sign up for the Murphy house?
Thanks,
Chris
I am getting excited!

[Jason Thurman]

It's starting to get real...


My wife has made it clear that any fall trip to the Upper Midwest will require bringing back multiple cases of beer from Wisconsin, and with that in mind I'm now planning to drive up. Is anyone else driving up through Chicago/Wisconsin and interested in playing on the way up? I'm thinking of stopping at Erin Hills on either Wednesday or Thursday to get one last round in there before prices shoot through the roof in 2017. I may also reach out to a few other courses. Basically, my plan is flexible other than that I'm reasonably certain I'd like to play some golf somewhere not too far out of the way. Anyone interested, send a PM or reply here.

[Tim Leahy]

I am still in for Murphy house and every thing else. I am planning on coming in early that week and would like to play another round with anyone who will have me. I will have a rental car and dont mind driving. PM me or post it here. Also would like to catch a Twins game.

[Jason Topp]

I am still in for Murphy house and every thing else. I am planning on coming in early that week and would like to play another round with anyone who will have me. I will have a rental car and dont mind driving. PM me or post it here. Also would like to catch a Twins game.

Great to hear Tim.  It will be exciting to watch Hoover's Indians attempt to play spoiler in the Twin's drive for the pennant.  The Twins are taking a unique approach to winnng games - no offense, mediocre pitching and average defense.
PM Dan Kelly on earlier golf. 

[BHoover]

The Indians will be miles out of contention by the time the Mashie roles around (but my basketball team hopefully will be gearing up for another run).

Serious question, can I be on Team East? I'm living here, but I'll always identify myself as an Ohioan (even when it's embarrassing to do so). Each of the last two years, I've been forced to play on the West because they don't show up. Just once, I'd like to play on the right team.

If anyone is interested in playing elsewhere during that week, I'd be interested as well (depending on work).