The players were Fritz, Brian G., Bryan A., and Ray. Pam A. also played but didn't get in the picture. As you can see from their expressions, the anticipation is great, the confidence is solid, and the competition will be fierce! Brian G. has an edge, being the usual winner, and being an attorney of course he know more about golfing than any of the rest. He comes from down south where the heat is tough, and he loves it, so that also gives him an advantage. Bryan A. has the home court advantage, having played the courses many more times. And he also has a fierce competitive streak that makes him want to squash the competition. Ray is a threat because he has a winning personality and often has good luck, combined with the more relaxed playing style of someone who doesn't feel the need to win. But he may find himself less competitive due to a night out the night before and less of a desire to dominate. Pam is a threat because she might decide, in her quiet way, that she isn't going to let all those guys get the better of her. But mother-of-the-groom stress combined with a stressful job on little sleep may put her in the bottom 3. Fritz is the one who always says he doesn't expect to win, he just plays for the fun of it, plus it's harder on him physically, but he has the ability to win if he sets his mind to it. However, he is up against not only some fierce competitors, but more skilled golfers. In his favor: I was only there a short time so as not to distract him and having never won the grudge match, he won't be rattled by trying to keep up a reputation. So.....who won? Keep reading. You may be surprised. Or not.
9 comments:
What a well-written post - you had me excited and I already knew how the game turned out.
Ever think about sports writing?
I was inspired by the fact that after a few years, this has become a real battle for bragging rights. Now I am thinking of making a trophy the winner can keep for one year, like the Stanley Cup. Any ideas? (Don't say Trophy Wife.)
I WAS ANTICIPATING A GOOD GAME & CLOSE COMPETITION BETWEEN THE TWO BRI(Y)ANS.
I like the idea of a trophy (but you're right, Trophy Wife is off limits), maybe we can bronze one of those fat, kiddie-clubs you get at the dollar store.
One more thing, since Mr. Baldus will be joining us for the first time next year, perhaps it will be necessary for us to join forces to ensure that he doesn't walk with the trophy his first year playing. He's a pretty manly guy and I'll just bet putting is covered in testosterone-induced traits.
Hmmm...you're right, Chill daddy. He looks like the type it would be hard to get the better of. Maybe practicing isn't such a bad idea after all!
LOL! CHILL. PRACTICE & PERSISTENCE IS THE KEY!
The plastic toy that is bronzed sounds nice but how about a Stanley Cup replica filled with $100.00 dollar bills....that would be nice too.....and a Magnum of Champaign to shake and squirt during the victory celebration?....if that doesn't sound good to you perhaps a free StarBucks fruit smoothie of choice...and a novelty putter with a hand made plaque.
Pretty fancy trophy ideas from someone who DIDN'T EVEN COMPETE! BTW, you did know that you were invited? Perhaps you didn't have 18 holes in mind that Saturday, hmmm?
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