Here we go again.  As I sit down to write my first "official" blog of the 2012 season I find it hard to believe that we are venturing into our 4th season with the Men’s League.  We've come a long way in a short time and this year we once again are breaking attendance records.  With 195 players signed up and ready to give it all, this promises to be an exciting year.  I must say that I am looking forward to this season.

Week 1 started on a cool windy day with temps feeling like they were in the single digits but that didn’t stop 155 players from coming out to brave the cold. 155, another new record for daily attendance.  As I was plugging away scores at the end of the night something strange and peculiar jumped out at me, Doug Wilson’s team was on the upper half of the leader board! Could this be true, could the Cleveland Browns of the Men’s League actually be making a move to become a contender?? Time will only tell but Captain Wilson did his part by throwing a smooth net 34.  I guess Mr. Wilson has been working on his game when he is not involved in mixed events.  I should take some lessons from his hand book on how to be the ultimate husband. Will keep you up-to-date on this…..

First place overall was no surprise as Mr. Fernie’s Coyotes Run were first overall for the week.  In true form, the captain led his troops into battle by firing a 3 under par 34 on the outward nine.  This was followed with a stellar performance by new member Clint Husband.  His net 31 was good for the overall low net.  We will be watching you Mr. Husband….  Other notable scores from the top place Coyotes were Dave MacPhee, Steve Boniface, David DeSaverio and Paul Hammond. On the other side of the coin, Captain Fernie’s Lead horse, Peter Murdza ran a tough race as his 56 fell a little short.  I am sure he will be back in form soon or it’s off to the dog food factory I’m sure. Though he didn’t help the team score he, along with everyone else who played walked away with $66 in sweeps. 

Second place went to the Golf Gods who I spoke about above.  Johnny Ross was the gross counter with a 38 while Tony Colangelo, Jeff Cooling, Doug Wilson, John Robson and Mo Lawson all contributed net scores for the team. Johnny is pleased once again that Men’s League season is here once again as he can now apply his winning towards re-shafting his clubs.  I think we are 3 so far this year…….and counting.  Each God will receive $29 in sweeps.

Rounding out the top 3 was of no surprise as well.  Mr. Nameth has always fielded a good team and this year is starting to look like that once again.  His top pick, Fraser McClellan, sporting the Miguel Jimenez pony-tail was playing just like him.  His one under par 36 was the top gross on the team and the 3^rdoverall top gross score.  Mike Macey, Kevin Blakey, David Cooper, Drew Nameth and Michael Collins all helped with the net portion.  As you scroll down the scores you will notice that Mr. Amos was towards the bottom with a net 42.  I guess being a 4 handicap wasn’t acceptable so he is working on getting his handicap back to a “money making level” of 6 or higher.  Once the adjustment is made in sure he will be back with those net 31’s……… How do you people sleep at night?!?! Anyway, each guy who played gets $22.

In closing I would like thank everyone who helped make this again the most successful year.  Stay tuned as there will be plenty more to come.

Until next week…….