Take a look. With the PGA endorsing the Scotish Open, we will be adding that to our list.
Another Amazing FGL Season
The 23rd FGL season is in the books. And Big J has won yet another Tommy O. I still marvel at his first round pick of Jordan Spieth. At $1.90, Jordan was the cheapest guy on his team but picked up the most points with 60 Try and figure that one out.
Doug put on an amazing fight to put in 2nd place. Interesting note: if Doug had picked up his original team for this last tournament, he would have finished just 8 points behind Big J. As such, he ends up 28 points back but still ahead of his arch-enemy Kevin.
Al - I’m also lost when I look at the other end of the FGL leaderboard. We came up with this latest draft order a few years ago to help the last place FGL manager have an advantage the next year. But even picking first two years in a row - you still have managed to finish in the basement these past two seasons. How is that possible? When Justin Thomas does nothing all year and Kuchar ends up with -5 points, I guess that’s a problem. And Dave - Jhonattan Vegas was your top scorer. Ouch. Dustin Johnson was horrible and Tiger - well we are still waiting on him.
And in other news - Paul beat Monica. Yep - that’s huge news. No doubt Paul has been telling people at work about this. Lots of Hawaiians have no clue what he’s talking about.
To all FGL Managers - congrats on another successful FGL season. See you in February!
Your Commissioner in West Palm Beach
Mr. and Mrs. Commissioner spent several days with Team Brelley and boys in West Palm Beach. Yes - it was hot. But not any hotter than in Ohio. A very nice time.
We had a Doctor sighting this past weekend. Been a very, very long time!
And this is it!!!!!!
Manager Golfers expected to play
Kevin Brooks Koepka,, Abraham Ancer, Peppermint Patty
Big J Joaquin Nieman, Billy Horschel
Doug No one (as of right now)
Commish Ryan Palmer
Jim Chez Reavie,
Laustin Corey Conners,
Paul Tony Finau, Lanto Griffin
B.T.O. Dustin Johnson, Peter Pan,
The Doctor No one
Monica Harris English, Matt Jones
A ton of trades moves Doug to within 20 points of the Tommy O.
Six trades certainly got Big J’s attention as Doug picked up 14 points this past weekend. Kevin lost a point to likely push him out of 2nd place money for this 2021 season. One more weekend to go. The FedEx St Jude. Expected field at the St Jude: FedEx St. Jude Classic: Field (pgatour.com)
O’Bannon golf outing. Sorry you couldn’t make it Bamer (he had a mouthful of poison ivy)
Wow - what an incredible last gasp effort!
Does anyone remember the gutsy effort by Willis Reed in Game 7 of the 1970 NBA Finals?
Well Doug is attempting the same feat. In an effort to at least lock down 2nd place and hopefully win the Tommy O Award, Doug has fired his ENTIRE team! They’re all gone! This happened so fast, the lockers still show the names of his former players. And a clearly bitter Little Louis was heard muttering to the clubhouse walls, “where were you for me last week Doug?” Crazy stuff! Anyway, Doug’s new team includes:
Louis Oosty, Luke List, Adam Hadwin, Cam Trangale, Sergio and Captain Kirk.
Going to Minnesota for some 3M tournament
Manager Golfers expected to play
Kevin MIchael Stanley Band
Big J No one
Doug No one
Commish Brian Harman
Jim Robert Reed, Chez Reavie, Maverick McNealy
Laustin Matthew Wolff
Paul Tony Finau, Lanto Griffin
B.T.O. his Dusty Johnson, Jhonattan Vegas, Jimmy Walker
The Doctor lil Rickie Fowler, Matt Kuchar, Cameron Champ
Monica General Patton Kizzire
Open Championship answers some FGL questions, confuses others
Big J is clearly on his way to his 975th Tommy O Award this season. Maybe not quite that many but let’s just say “lots”. His guys did enough and certainly Spieth’s 2nd place locked in victory for the Kentucky captain with only two tournaments left.
The Brother’s Bame are in a tight battle for second place. Both squads saw all their guys make the cut - which you’ve just got to have. But Doug’s #1 guy barely held on to make the cut and only scored 2 points for his manager. Meanwhile, Kevin had two guys finish Top 10 to pull him into a second place tie with his arch-enemy.
Your Commissioner, Kevin and Big J all tied for the Major sidebet with 20 points.. Monica and Jim struggled with just 2 points after flying all the way to England.
Late news before the British Open
Jordan Spieth has decided to try some new irons before The Open Championship. Is this the right time? Will it come back to haunt him? Gosh - I only wish the best for him!
Matsuyama hasn’t been able to practice much so he’s sad. The positive COVID that kept him out of the US Open has led him to decide to skip the British Open. It’s just hours before the tournament starts and Doug is beyond words. He doesn’t know what to say to Hideki. Of course, part of that is because he doesn’t speak Japanese. Anyway - good bye Master’s winner. You’ve been fired. In his place is Shane Lowery.
And sometimes - it's just work!
Time to go over the pond. Early morning TV on Golf Channel.
Manager Golfers expected to play
Kevin Brooks Koepka, Abraham Ancer, Jon Rahm, Ppeppermint Patty
Big J Jordan Spieth, Bryson Dechambeau, Joaquin Niemann, Jason Day, Billy Horschel, Jason Kokrak
Doug Xander Schauffele, Paul Casey, Cameron Smith, Sam Burns, Shane Lowry
Jim Patrick Reed, Rory Mcilroy, Chez Reavie, Max Homa, Charley Hoffman
Laustin Tommy Fleetwood Mac, Scottie Scheffler, Jimmy Conners, Matthew Fitzpatrick, Carlos Ortiz
Monica Patrick Cantlay, Webb Simpson, Harris English, Matt Jones,
Paul Viktor Hovland, Tony Finau, Will Zalatoris, Russell Henley, Adam Scott, Lanto Griffin
Commish Alex Noren, Brian Harman, Collin Morikawa, Ryan Palmer
B.T.O. Dustin Johnson, Justin Rose, C.T. Pan, Jimmy Walker, Fancy Pants
The Doctor Justin Thomas, lil Rickie, Kevin Kisner, Matt Kuchar, Kevin Streelman, Cameron Champ
And yes - I know about Jon Rahm. What a nice guy. Now I’ve got my two Korean players deciding to skip The British to get ready for the Olympics. Yep. Some years it’s just not meant to be.
Another IDI in the books. Amazing weekend!
It’s been a long time since the IDI was played over multiple days. But Sunday the 4th saw the traditional round of golf in Granville. The City seemed so happy to see us. Monday took us out to Royal American for their farewell tour as they close at the end of the year.
The competition for the coveted crystal boot was between myself, Doug, Big J and Brandon . And it wasn’t much competition. Big J was on his game with a smooth 81 to win the cup. We’ve all seen this ceremony too many times before!
As always, a few shots from #18.
John Deere up next - for really just about no one
Manager Golfers expected to play
Kevin Kyle Stanley
Big J no one
Doug no one
Jim Chez Reavie, Maverick McNealy
Laustin no one
Monica General Patton Kizzire
Paul Don Henley
Commish Sungjae Im, Si Woo Kim, Alex Noren, Brian Harman,
B.T.O. C.T. Pan, Jhonattan Vegas,
The Doctor Kevin Streelman, Cameron Champ
Announcement from the Commissioner’s Office
Some of you already know this. But your Commissioner has decided to hang up his dental floss and retire. Clearly, I need to spend more time focusing on my FGL duties. When I look back at my Draft picks, I clearly must have been distracted. I will be retiring at the end of January. Still not sure how all of you are going to out-live me. I just may attempt to prove you wrong!
Monday’s outing was at Moraine Country Club in Dayton
Oh Harris!
Not much changed at the Travelers. Of course, Big J picked up more points. But the big news was the 8 playoff holes needed before Harris English brought home a win for Monica.
Let's go to Motown! Rocket Mortgage time
Manager Golfers expected to play
The Doctor Rickie Fowler, Kevin Kisner Cameron Champ
Big J Bryson Dechambeau, Joaquin Niemann, Jason Day, Jason Kokrak
Kevin Kyle Stanley
Doug Paul Casey, Hideki Matsuyama
Jim Patrick Reed, Chez Reavie, Max Homa, Charley Hoffman, Maverick McNealy
Laustin Matthew Wolff
Monica Webb Simpson, Matt Jones,
Paul Will Zalatoris, Lanto Griffin
Commish Sungjae Im, Si Woo Kim, Alex Noren,
B.T.O. Jimmy Walker
