We are officially one week into our first Men’s Night Playoffs and based on what I saw last night I’m prepared to say we are off to a pretty good start.  Most of the people I spoke with seem to understand the playoff scoring but, for those who had a few too many, I’ll give it one more shot…

     Teams were seeded based on where they finished at the completion of the 14-week round robin.  Unlike the regular season the 4-week playoffs will be contested in a medal play format where each team is competing against the entire field.  Where your team finishes in relation to the other 7 teams will determine how many playoff points your team earns that week and participation points will be added to your playoff points.  The number of playoff points available will increase each week leading up to men''s night closing finals where the point total available may determine the winner in one night!  This format will allow for far more volatility in the standings but I’m sure, as always, participation can make the difference so please, get out and support your team.

     Team Osprey, led by, Ken Shula made the biggest move in week #1 of the WSI CUP by picking up 100 points for finishing 1st along with 24 participation points to jump into second overall in the race for the Title.  Don Robertson and the Herons went out and pocketed 80 points plus their impressive 28 participation points this week, this made for some interesting drama around the big screen last night....the Herons poured back the wine and spirits anticipating a big jump in the standings, and by nights end the board flashed and the Herons were slotted first overall in the championship drive with 333 total points, followed closely by Graham Wright''s Osprey in 2nd with 324 points and the Merlins with a total of 311 points.  And for those wondering what happened to the regular season champs..... the Macaws finnished a devastating 5th this week, to drop down to 4th overall.  But don''t hit the panic button yet...the playoff points will increase by 25% next week, so there is still plenty of opportunity to move up in the standings!  Remember, we are paying the top four teams there is still lots to play for.

     For the individual performances on week #1 we saw Pete Mackinnon, John Bertram, Paul Guerrette and Dimos Agraniotis tie for low gross leaders at 20 points. In the low net department Ken Shulha and Ric Cammeron tied at 23 points.

GOOD LUCK TO ALL IN WEEK #2

Why is it that a man with an index of 39 immediately turns into Bob Toski when he learns his playing partner is a 40?  The rule here is very simple… if they don’t ask – you don’t say.  I don’t care if Helen Keller could find the flaw - say nothing.

Here’s an example... you’re playing down # 4 when you glance over and realize your playing partner has a monkey on his back as he’s stepping into the shot.  What do you do?  Keep yer yap shut!  If he wants to know if there’s a monkey on his back he’ll ask. The hairy ape could be the key to an elaborate drill he’s been working on so it’s best to pretend there is no monkey.  When you get right down to it, Golf is a game of self discovery.  If he or she wants your help, they will ask.  So it shall be written.  So it shall be done.

See you in a few weeks