Weekend Golf Update

Before I copy and paste in yesterdays Old Timer results...I thought that I would provide a little information about the Mid-America JR Cup played at :ake Forest CC yesterday and today. 8 co-ed 14-17 year olds from both the metropolitan areas of Kansas City and St Louis played in a Ryder Cup format that has been in existence for over 20 years. Acting as a referee for all three matches, alternate shot, best-ball and singles, (I walked 36 holes yesterday, and Lake Forest CC truly kicked my butt!!), I saw some really good golf from the 14 and 15 year olds. The weather conditions weren't very good, but the golf course was in excellent shape, with very firm and fast greens. It was mentioned by several parents that the kids were having a terrible time adjusting to the greens. On the 18th hole of the co-ed alternate shot yesterday morning, both of the teams I was following were above the hole putting for birdie.....both teams putted off of the front of the green and had to chip back on. Instead of a birdie or par...both teams made a double bogey. After todays 8 singles matches the teams for both days were tied 8-8. It was truly amazing to see all of the talent and excellent shot-making from these 16 young adults. Everyone of them I interacted with communicated well and was extremely polite. Golf is alive, well and in good hands. Now on to the Old Timer play from yesterday, as reported by Terry, thru our Acting Commish.... There will be three more sessions (weather permitting) before our season closes on October 31. At that time, the quotas will be locked in until March 1, 2020. I know we all hope a vaccine will be approved by then and we can resume "the game" in relative safety next year. Terry Moosmann reported the results from the 6-man game on Saturday. The team of Sharma, Kavanaugh and Moosmann outbested the team of Charlie Voss, Hall and Dunlavy on all three legs of the Nassau ... -6 to -8 on the front ... +2 to -14 on the back ... and -4 to -22 on total. Individually, Terry's +2 on the front emerged as the best score. Tom had +1 for second. Terry again prevailed on the back with +3, with Jeff K. posting +2 for second. The same duo, Terry (+5) and Jeff (+1) easily walked away with total honors. I just have to say, heated carts or not, it was miserable out there on Saturday. Hats off to those who love golf that much. Hats off and a deep bow to Terry and Jeff for actually posting "plus" scores in the most testing conditions of the season. I imagine Ray (-10) was thrilled to be on their team. I know I would've been. Ray Sharma -1 to 32. Charlie Voss -1 to 30. Aholt 30 * Coleman 33 * Crow 35 * Curtis 33 * Dister 29 * Dunlavy 21 * Eggert 32 * Eichelberger 28 * Hall 28 * Harrison 26 * Johnson 28 * Kavanaugh 28 * Kossmann 26 * Loyd 25 * Moosmann 26 * Morris 23 * Purschke 26 * Sharma 32 * Voss, C. 30 *