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By Christian Anastasiadis
Not quite so for Pete Dye and homage of fifty years of “Visionary what I am talking about. When his unique vision for modern golf. Design” injects a fresh new restoring the Cardinal to its finest We of the new generation, sense of a “must see to believe” and noblest state, Dye stayed having learned from the “.com” connection to the simple equation away from computer model and and the “Fannie Mae and of value that attracts golfers from topographic maps and followed Freddie Mac” demise, are far and near for days to come. his intuitive “best practices.” no longer surprised by any As the rest of the world discovers Zuckerman’s book adequately outbreak in bestiality within the game, its essence and beauty, describes Dye’s unique ability Cardinal Golf & Country Club # 1 Tee 14 commerce. We stand tall and golf is, as I may describe it, in our industry for creative and, look up again to those old star organically developing outward most importantly, modern genius. patterns that shone over us during from inner circles during these Dye’s tale is one of a driven vision, FEATURES & MORE times of comfort and security. critical times. Pure and unmasked never ending, never failing, John McConnell PUBLISHER Our generation even has golf is what always attracting. the courage and dangerous will endure As I attempt to find a 4 McConnell Culinary 3 Modern Genius of Pete Dye Christian Anastasiadis CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER arrogance to brush off the recent for decades simple formula as it 6 Putting Legend Paul Simson 13 Keep It In Perspective Ray McDonald financial collapse as a mere to come. may apply to the future V.P. SALES & MARKETING 14 Cardinal Amateur Legacy 20 Club Champions internal and eternal rhythm A witty of the commercial Teresa Belote of the onward and onward, and visual market, I may note that EDITORIAL SUPPORT 22 A New McConnell Tradition 27 Member Directory commercially “grading” the impression the stage of golf is more Bob Beasley Bill Flowers recent happenings as a prelude of Dye’s than words, more than MY FAVORITE HOLE Craig Keith PRO TIPS Brad King to a better decade to come. It essential Hemmingway’s phrase Brian Kittler would be pretentious for me to courses is – yes, isn’t it pretty to Joe Lumbrazo Doug Mahan provide a glimpse into what a gathered think so – attitude. Golf 12 What’s In A Handicap? 10 Musgrove Mill Country Club Ellen Reddick Scott Stratton post-credit crisis will look like, yet in the newest published must be pure, natural CONTRIBUTORS Photo by Susan Tallman 11 Cardinal Golf & Country Club the golf industry sure resembles volume by Joel Zuckerman. The with sincere services and, as Pete Altina Layman a breeding ground for despair. 300-page book is a nimbus of Dye describes it, without a map. 19 Raleigh Country Club CREATIVE DIRECTOR In truth, the only thing optimistic respect to a man whose method Ladies and Gentlemen, it all Amy Bagley 25 Treyburn Country Club MARKETING ASSISTANT for the golf industry in general is of doing business is a handshake comes down to a handshake on 18
Chip Shots that it always looks the darkest and an intensive examination – that is why Golf will survive. w CONSULTANT before dawn. And dark it is, but of the land in question, walking Volume 1, Issue 2 the sun also rises. As one expects the terrain until a vision of a golf “Pete Dye Golf Courses – Fifty Years McConnell Golf Magazine is published three times per year. © 2008 McConnell Golf things to be worse than the day course begins to form in his mind. of Visionary Design” is available POSTMASTER Send address changes to: McConnell Golf, 400 Donald Ross Drive, before, Pete Dye’s picturesque Our superintendents know exactly on-line and in our golf shops. Raleigh, NC 27610.
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with a pair of North and South Links golf often comes down to a Simson took up golf at age 10, Senior Amateur titles in 2006-07. putting contest, and I can hold joining his parents for rounds at In 2006, his rookie season my own in a putting contest.” nearby Fairmont Country Club. on the senior circuit, Simson was He can hold his own on He won his first club championship named the Carolinas Senior Men's this side of the pond, too. In at age 16 (Simson’s mother was Player of the Year (he garnered the September, Simson earned club champ the following year), Carolinas Men's Player of the Year medalist honors at the USGA and during the years that have awards in 1998 and 2005), and Senior Amateur for the second passed, the members at Fairmont he gained international acclaim time in three years — this time CC have retained so much interest that year by running away with at the Shady Oaks Country Club in their favorite son’s golfing the British Senior Open Amateur in Fort Worth, Tex. — where he career that Simson was recently championship at Staunton Golf posted a 1-under 70 to go with his invited back to help the club PAUL SIMSON Club by a whopping five strokes. first-round 71, making Simson the celebrate its 50th anniversary. only golfer in the 156-player field Simson moved with his family Carolinas Legend It's in the Putt to finish stroke play under par. to Dallas during his college days Fast forward to August, when and played golf at the University Simson incorporated a putting of New Mexico. He tried his tip from his bride of 33 years, “I've been playing hand on the professional circuit By Brad King Chris, to help him re-capture for a year in the early 1970s the British Senior Amateur for well all year. I before regaining his amateur the second time in three years, keep thinking I'm status and settling in Raleigh, Kelly Miller, president of the in Carolinas golf history. few years now. But in reality, that this time by a pair of strokes where he took over the reigns, renowned Pine Needles and Nor would they after watching roll dates back to 1967, when over England’s Chris Reynolds. getting better.” along with his partner, Fallon Mid Pines resorts in Pinehurst, Simson knock it off the tee, his Simson was a 16-year-old playing Following an opening 75 that Hanley, at Stan Taylor Insurance. NC, and one of the state’s most best bombs still falling south of the in his first USGA event, the U.S. included a host of three-putts, Chris, “I’ve been playing well all year,” “I’ve been fortunate to be able formidable competitive golfers, 300-yard mark. But get Simson Junior Amateur. Forty-three USGA who travels regularly with her Simson said of his current roll. “I to play, because it does take likes to say of fellow Tar Heel around the green, where his events and a quarter-century later, husband, told Simson his putting keep thinking I’m getting better.” a lot of time,” Simson said. golf legend, Raleigh’s Paul wild imagination, crafty wedge Simson has not let a year pass stroke appeared to be somewhat It was the third time Simson “[The four McConnell Golf Simson: “His putter has crippled touch and deadly putting stroke without playing in at least one of herky-jerky and suggested he try had been medalist at a USGA courses] are all just wonderful golf more people than polio.” suddenly procure the appearance golf‘s national championships. to smooth it out. “I birdied the first event. He was a co-medalist at courses — just fantastic,” Simson Indeed, to look at Simson, of a golfer who is confidently During that stretch, Simson two holes the next morning and I the 2004 Mid-Am at Sea Island said. “John’s done some wonderful 57, a mild-mannered, slightly capable of getting up and down has also captured an unheard-of never had a three-putt again the Golf Club in St. Simons Island, things not only for the clubs, but for balding, straw-fedora sporting out of a ball washer, and at that 18 Carolinas Golf Association last two days,” recalled Simson. Ga., and two years ago Simson golf in general in the Carolinas.” insurance broker with a body moment you realize you’re in the championships. He won the Says Simson of his overseas shared medalist honors at the Despite his enormous success frame more closely resembling presence of someone special. prestigious North and South success: “I’ve never really touted Senior Am at Victoria National during his first two years on Craig Stadler than Tiger Woods, Amateur Championships on myself as a wind player, but I tend Golf Club in Newburgh, Ind. the 55-and-over circuit, Simson one wouldn’t in a million years On A Quarter-Century Roll back-to-back occasions in 1995- to deal best with adversity. There continues to enjoy mixing it up think they were looking at one It’d be easy to say Simson has 96, and he continued his mastery are a lot more dimensions to the Getting Started with the long-knocking flat-bellies, of the most prolific champions been on a special roll for the past of the Pinehurst No. 2 course game than there are [in the States]. Growing up in Chatham, NJ, working into his schedule as
6 www.mcconnellgolf.com McCONNELL GOLF NOVEMBER 2008 7 FEATURE many amateur and mid-amateur home the championship trophy notoriety golf has provided him, competitions as he can during — which he proceeded to do the and he gives back to the sport a season in which he averages following day by a single stroke. in part by playing as much as playing about 20 events. “I think the equipment we he can with some of the up-and- He qualified for this year's play with now and the golf balls coming junior talents in the area. U.S. Amateur with the second have made it a far easier game “I enjoy playing with the lowest 36-hole score at his to maintain your level of play,” younger kids because I can North Carolina qualifier. Three Simson said. “I’m hitting the see potential,” Simson relayed. years ago, at the Stocker Cup, ball further than I ever have. The “I just like seeing the kids a popular West Coast amateur golf balls are going further and develop. [Raleigh’s] Webb event, tournament organizers straighter than they ever have. Simpson is someone I think is told Simson he had won the I often wonder what it would going to be very special. I’ve Sandy Tatum trophy as the low be like if for just one season we played with Webb a number senior participant by virtue of played with a balata ball again.” of times. He’s a fantastic player the fact that no other senior and a fantastic individual.” player had made the cut. Simson Rounding It Out Sounds like he could be thanked them for the honor, A veritable golfing folk hero describing Paul Simson, a true but said he’d just as soon take in the Triangle, Simson enjoys the ambassador of the game.w MY FAVORITE HOLE MY FAVORITE HOLE
MUSGROVE MILL GOLF CLUB CARDINAL GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
By Doug Mahan By Ellen Reddick
Musgrove Mill is dear to my throw aesthetics into the mix. view of the marsh with a stand I've been a member of the Cardinal, but No. 14 is my If you hit it too far right or left, heart. It’s a phenomenal golfing For me, hole No. 5 has a of trees on the left of the fairway. Cardinal since 1979 and I love favorite. It’s a sporty little hole, a the green slope will feed your venue. It’s a true golfer’s golf club. tremendous balance. Hole 4 is the Although it’s a fairly short drive, the Pete Dye renovations. The slight dogleg left – a risk-reward ball into a hazard. The drive is Every shot demands a quality No. 1-handicap hole, so coming it requires a competent execution. conditioning and the manicuring thing for someone who hits a important on No. 14 and the execution, which is pretty unique. off that, you might be a little let If you’re left, you’re in the of the course are absolute particular distance like I do. second shot is even more so. 5There’s not one hole that down. Then you approach No. 5, trees. If you’re right, you’re in a 14perfection. And I like Dye’s If I hit a really good drive and The Cardinal feels like a remotely resembles any other on with its natural tee box elevated hazard. If you’re short, you’re in a philosophy. He is very good place my second shot fairly well, different golf course every time the course. The first three holes are above a marsh, a primitive hazard. A good, straight shot has about making sure you I have a chance I play it, but it’s my favorite great openers, the middle holes wetlands area that diagonals to its own rewards, then you have a can see what’s coming. of getting on course in the world to play. In are absolutely wonderful, and the the right. But the championship dogleg left to a beautiful, slightly Dye’s changes are not the green and fact, I’ve been at the beach last four have a crescendo finish. tee is about 50 or 75 feet above elevated green with a waste as evident on the front nine making a par. If I playing golf for a few days and Having said that, because the marsh; go up the side of a area that surrounds about half as they are on the back. miss those shots, I can’t wait to get home and every hole is such a challenge, hill and you the green. This hole requires On the back nine, there I pay for it. play Dye’s challenge again!w if I really absolutely had to have got a nice, controlled shot from are several major changes choose a favorite, I have to a beautiful anywhere from 165 yards that particularly affect a to as short as 100 yards, woman’s game. No. 10 depending on where you and No. 14 are much place your drive. The shorter longer than they used to be. No. the shot, the more the trees 12, the par-3, is totally different. are going to come into play My handicap has gone from on the left part of the fairway. 8 to 14 since the changes, but it’s It’s a great risk/reward. not the length of the course that’s I think the most wonderful the difference for me, it’s around thing about this hole is the green the greens. I’m finally learning complex, which is extremely to putt them a little better — and nuanced. It has all kinds of the rough has gotten healthy, different breaks and slopes, so if you get in there you might which require a fairly precise as well add a couple shots. It’s Cardinal Golf & Country Club Musgrove Mill Golf Club approach shot, or else you might ultimately a player’s golf course. #14 # 5 fall off the green. No. 5 has all At the end of the game, you’ll the elements I look for, both in find that the best player has won. difficulty and aesthetic beauty. w I enjoy many holes at The
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By Scott Stratton, Director of Golf, Cardinal Golf & Country Club By Bob Beasley, Rules Chairman, Cardinal Amateur
USGA Handicap System obtain a half in a single play competitions. I was called to make a ruling could remove it if he could do holes later, Lady B ran out of balls The Cardinal was recently or four-ball match play But in stroke play for a player at a long par 3. His so without holding up play. He and requested the return of the re-designed by legendary competition. Based on formats, difficulty ball was in an area frequented by tried removing it with a towel but loaned ball. Lady A refused and architect Pete Dye, complete with this principal, the USGA in relationship to the "favorite fowl,” geese. Lying eventually chose a bunker rake. claimed the match. Lady B asked new hybrid bent grass greens, recommends using a par provides an directly in front of his ball was a He made par and said to me the committee for a decision. additional tees, updated bunkers, mathematical process effective basis for pile of what the rules call “dung” “That was a pretty sh#$@y par.” How would you have ruled? increased length and improved for allocating strokes. stroke allocation. left by winged visitors. Any The committee ruled that the irrigation. With this extensive This procedure is applied by This procedure is different attempt to advance his ball would In Scotland, Lady A was match must be replayed. My renovation, the course also collecting hundreds of individual from the equitable distribution result in dung soiling he and his playing Lady B in the finals of a friend, the referee, took a bag needed updated USGA slope hole-by-hole scores from the low in match play and allows for club. Asking for relief from this women’s match play tournament. of balls to insure that neither and course ratings and new handicap (A) and high handicap strokes to fall in order of difficulty awkward situation, I advised him Lady A ran out of golf balls and lady would run out this round! hole-by-hole handicap rankings. (B) players in both the Men’s throughout the eighteen holes. that under the rules, dung was a asked to borrow a ball from her Hit it straight, watch for fowl Correct course and slope ratings and Ladies categories. Overall This mathematical procedure “loose impediment” and that he opponent, who obliged. Two and hold onto your balls! w are essential in providing a averages are determined for averages the difficulty of each hole fair course handicap for each each hole based on the scores based on the scores collected from player. But what is the difference collected from group A and group the low handicap (A) and high in Match and Stroke Play hole- B in each category. The holes are handicap (B) players to produce a by-hole handicap rankings? then ranked by highest to lowest representative difficulty in relation differentials in each group. to par. This sum is subtracted from Match Play Based on the differentials, USGA two times the par of each hole. The most common myth modifications are then applied to The holes are then ranked from concerning the number one determine the overall rankings for the highest differential (hardest) ��������������������������������������������������� handicap hole is that it’s the most each hole. Finally, to complete the to the lowest differential (easiest). �������������� difficult hole on the course. This process, the strokes are equally Handicaps are an essential may be true for stroke play, but distributed over the eighteen part of the game. The handicap ����������������������������� in reality, the basic principle holes by odd and even rankings system allows players of all skill of a handicap stroke in match to ensure, as nearly as possible, levels to compete against each ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������� play is to equalize the abilities fair and equitable matches. other on an equal basis in all �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� of golfers at different levels. forms of Stroke and Match play ��������������������������������������������������� A handicap stroke should be Stroke Play competitions. To learn more, available on a hole where it Difficulty in making par may please visit www.usga.org for ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� most likely will be needed by the not be a good way to determine more resources and information �������������������������������������������������������������������������������� higher handicapped player to handicap rankings in match concerning handicaps. w ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������� ������������������������������
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By Chip Shots
Where were you in 1978 Tom Chappell-Black Cadillac and O’Briant, long time Amateur when Congress returned the Western Sizzlin, the Amateur supporters. Each year one de- Canal to Panama, Pete Rose hit was born. “The first two or three serving Guilford County student in 44 straight games, and Toga years we invited 50 contestants (non-Cardinal member) is chosen parties were the rage in college? but we always wanted 78 and for a supplemental award for “78” was the inaugural year for an AM-AM,” recalled Happel. their college education. “We are the Cardinal Amateur. “It was An AM-AM is a one day proud that all recipients received supposed to be 1977, but a hard tourney (Friday) within the new awards for each of their four winter and drought forced a year tournament. Business executives years and all 26 have graduated delay “said founder Gil Happel. and members of the Cardinal or are on their way. This is a tribute Happel, a tournament player were able to play alongside the to Ellen Reddick and Jean Beasley (amateur) and his pals Vance “flat bellies” as they played their and the selection process,” Whicker and Bill Harvey (one first round of the three day event. said Libby Happel (Gil’s bride). of the Triads premier amateurs) “Without that opportunity, Club were chatting after a tournament members might feel slighted to Planning Ahead at Forest Oaks, “Why aren’t give up a summer weekend of Ah! Libby - the woman behind there any amateur tournaments their own play. We’ve made a the man (along with daughters that treat the contestants like special effort over the years to not Geanie and Paige). If Gil is the the pros?,” they contended. only pay our way, but give back Chairman, Libby is the engine to the Cardinal for the use of that makes the tournament go. Let's Get It Started that weekend,” Gil stated. Over Sorry Gil, we all know you are A venue and sponsors was $70,000 has been donated by a great pilot and detail oriented now the key. Terry Wilcox was the tournament for landscaping, (almost to a fault), but when the Head Pro at the Cardinal and scoreboards, concrete railroad Libby showed us the nine page was receptive to the tournament tie molds, foot bridges, on plan of work for the tournament, idea. Next, with two sponsors, course restrooms, water coolers, your role was reduced to founder tee markers and much more. and supervisor/overseer. To satisfy and provide three days of Giving Back competition and joy to 78 players In 1983 the tournament started (and many times their families), to reach farther. The O’Briant this tournament takes real effort a real legacy Scholarship was started in the from planning through execution. name of Tom, and later Bettie There were 80 member volunteers Cardinal Golf & Country Club # 12 Gil Happel 14 www.mcconnellgolf.com McCONNELL GOLF NOVEMBER 2008 15 COVER STORY COVER STORY
Cardinal Amateur Highlights venues (Pine Valley this year). Sugg sells chemicals around Over 30 Years the country and is constantly trying to meet with college Cardinal Golf & Country Club stars, mid AM players and junior stars to share the Cardinal 1979-80 # 18 experience. Joy for the Happels, Sugg and the Committee Gary Pinns wins back-to-back comes through the letters received after the tournament. Nine countries were represented in the field this year, and a flag 1983 Local favorite John Inman wins on representing each contestant’s home country waved across the Greensboro’s hottest day – 105° #9 green to greet them at the tournament. Each player received a great gift package, including a Titleist carry bag, a 36 page 1984 program, a sponsor welcome dinner, breakfast and lunch Mike Goodes defeats Jay Sigel, throughout the tournament, a barbecue cookout, lodging with
head-to-head for the win members, and a ride from and to the airport. It is that attention The Cardinal Amateur Program Book is a special to detail that elevates the Cardinal Amateur to be recognized feature of the Amateur and is the handiwork of the 1985-86 as one of the top 10-15 amateur tournaments in the country. Ladies Happel. Paige does the layout and design, and Chris Kite wins back-to-back Libby does all of the historic research, score tabulation, Moving Forward story seeking, and advertising collation. “I started as 1988 3-way playoff with Jason Widener, So, if you want to talk about a legacy and providing the Historian for the tournament many years ago,” says Steve Flesch & Lee Porter something of value long-term to our community and the game Libby, “Little did I know what would develop, WHEW!” “You guys knocked it out of the park again by running a top-notch event and making us feel much 1991 more important than we deserve to feel. I hope you David Duval hits a 1 iron off the will have me back so I can have another go at the cart path on No. 4 to make eagle NowNow you you can can enjoy enjoy the the same same refreshingrefreshing water water new “Bird.” I didn’t quite crack the code this year.” that McConnell Golf uses. 1991 & 94 that McConnell Golf uses. Allen Doyle wins two times in three W. Keith Harris, 2007 years and finishes second in ‘92
1997 this year, in addition to Club staff “I joined the committee in 1997 Tim Clark’s record score and an 18-person committee. when I was president of the Club of 65-65-65 – 195 Follow-ups and thank you notes board. There needed to be a to all sponsors, friends, and liaison and better communication 2003-05 contestants takes two months. Then and I loved the tournament.” Ryan Blaum, runner-up for 3-yrs EEverythingverything Tastes Taste Better Bette Withr W iLeBleuth LeBlue HomHomee Del iDeliveryvery is Isa vAvailableailable there's a month or two off, before 2004 Enhances tea, coffee, soups and sauces the work begins for the next year. On the Lookout Enhances tea, coffee, soups and sauces We deliver once per month Barry Fabyan wins 2nd time, Makes cooked vegetables crisper We deliver once per month “Each year we try to add Finding the best amateur 18 years after his first victory MMakesakes baby coo formulaked ve healthiergetable crisper and You receive a monthly statement something and improve the talent in the country, and now Pets will choose LeBleu over any other water You receive a monthly statement tournament,” according to around the world, is Sugg’s 2007-08 MMakesakes ice ba cubesby fo clearrmu andla hhardealthier Other quality product available Happel and Leonard Sugg, who job. A perk of the job is getting Zack Sucher wins back-to-back Plants thrive on LeBleu Other quality products are available is in charge of entry invitations. invited to some other great golf Pets will choose LeBlue over any other water
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COVER STORY MY FAVORITE HOLE we all love, these 30 years of effort and heart Cardinal Golf & Country Club stand up with the likes of Palmer and Nicklaus for # 14 the amateur game. For the last two years and with RALEIGH COUNTRY CLUB the advent of the new Cardinal owner, McConnell Golf, we see powerful continuation of this legacy By Bill Flowers as the Happels announce their cutback of effort and leadership. “We have always relied on Gary Stafford, course superintendent and Scott Stratton, Director I’ve made a hole-in-one on every green that Donald Ross on the left as you approach of Golf, and their staffs to support the tournament. No. 3 at Raleigh Country Club, ever did, it is elevated, so you the green, a grass bunker We have never been let down,” say the Happels. so it says a lot about No. 6 don’t just hit the ball and roll it on the left beyond the green, “Now with Teresa Belote, Club Manager, and the “Thank you for your timeless efforts — another par-3 — that it’s my up. You have to get the ball in and there’s a sand bunker on McConnell organization, we see a great potential on behalf of Amateur golf. Very few favorite hole on the golf course. the air to get it on the green. the right as you come to the for this tournament and others in the future.” The tournaments in the country year after 6For some reason, No. 6 is the It’s a beautiful hole, and hitting green — but that bunker in course renovations have enhanced the Cardinal to year exhibit the consistent quality of one I par the most. from the senior tees, front is 20 feet from the front of better than ever, which drawss great players year excellence that the Cardinal Amateur I think No. 7, a par- I don’t have to hit the green, so I’m usually OK. after year. Surely the Happels look forward to the has achieved.” 5, is the hardest, across any water I’m 70 years old and a 19- new McConnell horsepower to protect their 30 Paul Simson and just knowing or anything, I just handicap. I’m hoping by the year legacy, and continue anew for the next 30.w you have got that hit toward the hole. time I get to 90 I’ll be shooting ahead of you, I like There is a bunker my age on a regular basis! w No. 6 because I can par it more often than not. That’s a satisfying feeling. I play from the senior tees, so I usually have about 135 yards in there, and I seem to always get the ball somewhere around the green with my No. 5 hybrid. It’s a nice feeling to know I can just walk up to that hole and I don’t have to worry about what I’m going to hit or how I’m going to hit it.... I hit the ball just like I did the last time. I don’t have any druthers about being long versus short with my tee shot. It depends on where the pin Raleigh Country Club is on the hole — it’s a deep green. # 6 The hole goes uphill, and like
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Matches began on a glorious over Raleigh. With Musgrove man best ball event beginning on Saturday morning with Treyburn and Raleigh scheduled to play the 18th hole. Jeff Tallman from playing Raleigh and Cardinal each other in the following day’s Musgrove selected Phil Milner TREYBURN COUNTRY CLUB taking on the home team of singles matches and the Cardinal and Andy Davis. Chad Kufen Musgrove. The format for the and Treyburn mathematically from Raleigh selected Bill Smith By Craig Keith morning was a Texas Scramble. eliminated, the gamesmanship and Matt Lindley. Each team This format is great in match play and competitive banter was in full had good birdie opportunities to as it rewards aggressive play effect late into the night on the back win the matches on the first two My favorite hole is the one I me. No matter what club you hit, the fairway, you’re fairly close off the tee. Musgrove Mill used deck overlooking the 18th green. play-off holes but had to settle for play the worst, the Par 5 No. 4. controlling your shot to a very to the bunker on the right-hand their home course advantage to pars. On the third play-off hole, If you added up all my scores in narrow green — and I believe side, and then from there, you’ve beat the Cardinal 25-11, while Competition Thickens both players from Musgrove hit the past two years, this hole is the other than maybe 13, No. 4 is got about a 175-yard lay-up Raleigh was able to get the best The singles matches began poor tee shots that forced them to one on which my scoring average probably the most narrow green shot short of the creek. If you hit of Treyburn 24-12. After the with all players from Raleigh and lay up on the par four, 18th hole. 4is the worst. But I do love the on the course — it’s hard to two good shots, then you try to morning matches, Musgrove was Musgrove knowing the tournament With both players in trouble, hole, even though I play it poorly. keep the ball on the green with hit your wedge into the green. able to hold on to their lead over hosts had a seven point lead. Bill Smith was able to hit a safe No. 4 is the first par-5 on the anything lower than an 8-iron. I like No. 4 for the same Raleigh by a score of 45-39. Therefore, every point, every half second shot to the middle of the golf course. From the tee, I live to No. 4 may be reachable in reason I like golf: it’s very After a lunch break, the point would be extremely valuable green to about 30 feet. When the right of the fairway bunker on two shots, but only by someone challenging. I can’t “conquer” players returned to the course to in determining the champion. As Phil or Andy could not manage the right. There aren’t any ugly like J.B. Holmes. In six years, it, so to speak. I can’t make begin their afternoon matches. results from the matches starting to save par, Bill rolled his birdie holes at Treyburn, but No. 4 is I’ve seen one player hit the myself hit good shots on No. The format in the afternoon was a coming in from off the course, putt to within inches of the hole especially beautiful. After you hit green in two and that was a 4. I stand on the tee thinking to Modified Alternate Shot. Unlike a little buzz began to spread to secure victory for Raleigh. your tee shot, it really gets pretty professional — and he hit driver- myself, “You’re a good enough the morning matches, strategy in around the clubhouse as the – you can see the entire creek driver off the deck. Usually if you golfer to make par on this hole,” the afternoon rewarded teams momentum began shifting over to A Grande Finale cutting across the middle of the manage to hit a good drive in and yet I hardly ever do. w who could keep two balls in Raleigh. With only one foursome What a fantastic conclusion! fairway and the creek guards the play off the tee before selecting on the course, Musgrove needed Teams from opposing properties green all the way on the right side. the best ball for alternate shot. to win 4.5 points out of a potential were watching matches from the I struggle with my golf game The afternoon pairings had 6 to secure the cup. When the view at the back deck of the club- if I don’t hit the fairway, and on Musgrove Mill playing Treyburn matches of Rob Rogers/Jeff Cutler house and, at the finale, began No. 4, if you don’t hit the fairway, and Raleigh contesting Cardinal. (Raleigh) and Javier Carles/Doug shaking hands and congratu- bogey is going to be a very good With all golfers having played Mahan (Musgrove) signed their lating one another on their well score — especially this time of two rounds and getting more scorecards and posted their earned victory. Men who were the year, when the rough is up, comfortable with the course set points, the two teams finished competing only an hour before hitting the fairway is crucial. up, the matches were a little in an overall tie at 81.5 points. were now exchanging stories of What I should probably do tighter, which led to Musgrove With both teams tied, an on their tournament experience and on No. 4 — if I was smart — is defeating Treyburn 23-13 and course, sudden death play-off getting excited about the next hit a 4-iron off the tee, another 4- Treyburn Country Club Raleigh besting Cardinal 22-14. would determine the winner. time they could play one another. iron, then an 8-iron to the middle # 4 Heading into the Sunday Each team captain selected two McConnell Golf has begun a of the green and keep going. morning singles matches, players from their respective new era in Ryder Cup history… Of course, even when I do that, Musgrove held a 68-61 lead teams. The format was a two let the games continue!w the lay-up isn’t an easy shot for
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