The Champs The bags are packed. The lockers are empty. The course has healed. The planes have left. The 68th Annual Weatherwax Member-Guest Golf Championship has been claimed. Friendships are rekindled, new memories created and it is already time to wonder how it all happened. Ken Ellis not only managed the largest field ever, [...]
Archive for June, 2008
Thank you!
Posted in Weatherwax on June 27, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
The Shootout!
Posted in Weatherwax on June 27, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Johnny Z Strikes! “Wow! Look at all the carts. This is pretty cool. Now, let me get this straight. There are eight little golfing players and they are playing for that trophy which will be filled with champagne. That’s pretty cool,” Renee drew a long sip from a very tall Johnny Rum Bob. “Do you [...]
Weatherwax Trophy
Posted in Weatherwax on June 18, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
67 year old trophy up for grabs – who wants it? The first annual Weatherwax Golf Tournament was won by the very dapper Happy H. Porter and his formidable partner Alex Ransom in the year 1940. Playing with H. F. Roy, Porter won again in 1946. Porter was not only dapper but extremely well connected [...]
Weatherwax Greetings!
Posted in Weatherwax on June 17, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
The birds are landing, travel bags are arriving, lockers are being cleaned and the new green roller is on site. David Hayes and his Green Committee are polishing details while Steve sets his tees and plans for spicy pin placements. John and Jimmy, the area’s two finest bartenders, are warming up their shakers and the [...]
The Field
Posted in Weatherwax on June 17, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
2008 Weatherwax – Participants Max Alley - Colton Hand – Two time winners with flight reservations! John Bennett – Michael LaFrank – In search of a wing and coverage! Mike Bette – Joe Corless – Construction putting makes long weekend! Edward Bogdan – Phil Iovieno – Legalese you to death! James Brodie – James Brodie – Mug [...]
Questionnaire 06-04-08
Posted in Questionnaires on June 4, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Hey there! Please take a moment to answer these four questions about golf at SMC. Responses may be logged in the comment section. Nice pin placements Tuesday!!! 1. What hole is the most difficult par on the course? 2. If Jerry’s 15th tee is in play, which hole is the easiest par on the course? [...]
Help!
Posted in Help Requests on June 3, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Guy with a short ball needs help! Desperately seeking 15 – 50 yards. Game is hard enough without battling your inadequacies. Seems to defeat the purpose of a relaxing round. Body has left to right orientation but swing has me turning right to left. It’s so confusing! If you have a practical or theoretical solution to [...]
