Shot through the trees and you’re to blame You give golf a bad name
Team 1: Rick ‘Snapper’ Carlson, Dave Mitteer, Chris Carlson, Dave HamiltonTeam 2: Matt Murany, Jamie Leece, Ken Hochstein, Jake FordTeam 3: Rick Bailey, Mike Romanowski, Larry CooperTeam 4: Jason Carrier, Jerry Carlson, Kevin Stutzman, Scott GregoryTeam 5: DJ Hochenstein, Tony Burton, Tony Tomaszewski, Steve PeltierTeam 6: Steve Markunas, Glenn Simmington, Kyle Lieckfelt, Dave Wolfenden
No-Shows at the first tee gallery…
Team 7: Dave Furey, Scott Ford, Jason Wolfenden, Johnny Martin Team 8: Tom Boyd, Herb Green, Nick Cooper, Ron HamonTeam 9: Creig Allen, Paul Oginsky, Tim Kachelski, Tom Harrison
Let the good times roll Let them knock you around
THE COLOR GUARD
“The Sorority Squat” Flawlessly performed By Bailey and ‘Blade. Notice how squatting is actually a more flattering pose than a full on straight shot. It is a more harmonious photo not having the jarring height difference. Squatting also does wonders for the figure!
FINAL WEEK 18 UPDATE: September 2, 2021 By: Snapper & Blade (Posted: 9/12)
Weekly Cudos:
Low Actual: Scott Gregory “35” Low Net: Herb Green/Scott Gregory “31” Greenies 1: Scott Gregory Greenies 2: Stan Fullwood Team Skin: Scott Gregory/Chris Johns $140 5-Hole: Stan Fullwood AOTD: nope
Congrats to the following weekly winnas:
2021 League Winners: Jamie Leece & Herb Green
GREENIE #1: Scott Gregory #2: Stan Fullwood
5 Hole: Stan Fullwood
TEAM SKIN: Scott Gregory & Chris Johns took the final week 2 week carry over $140 pot
BIRDIES: Keith Cross, Tommy Harrison, Tom Boyd, Tony Burton, Jamie Leece, & Chris Johns all carded a bird…Herbie & Stan got 2 of em each ……….and DRUM ROLL PLEASE…………………….
JAMIE LEECE after a full season of none for nobody finally got our first EAGLE of the season on the par 5 hole # 27…… He was counting his money (against Kenny Rogers warning) when Jason Carrier showed up at the hole two groups later and calmly sunk his putt for you guessed it…EAGLE 3…. Two eagles …same hole….no skin $$$$$…
LOW ACTUAL: “35” Scott Gregory…LOW NET: Scott Gregory & Herb Green “31” ……….AOTD: none voted deserving……….
2021 LEAGUE PLAY IS OVER BUT DON’T MISS THE YEAR END SCRAMBLE:
Sunday, September 12…..check in 9:30 am THE GRANDE GOLF CLUB, Jackson…
1st tee time 10:08 am…..
Bring $25 to gamble & $20…$30…$40..or as much as you wish for RAFFEL PRIZES
Blade’s Corner
Don’t forget to check back next week (or so) for scramble update and pics!
we got beer babes We got stogies Early-birds and double bogeys we got pic pics and 3 putt tappers Hmmm, hmmm, hmmm, hmmm, hmmm, I love the Snappers
TEAM SKIN: hole # 15 a par 5…it is a carry over…next week being the final week we will break the pot by drawing 1 hole at a time until we have a winner…everyone remains in for each blind draw…..this week #15 was almost won by team WOLF/JWOLF….well not really…but JWOLF did par it but with a ding for the team they still had a net NET “16” DAVE???????????
BIRDIES: Nick Cooper for a skin on 15….Jamie for a skin on 10…+ another cut on 12….Larry Cooper for a skin on 13 ..a skin on 18 & DJ and Cross each had a birdie cut……. The 4 skins paid $22 each
NOTE: IF I GOT THIS WRONG FUCK OFF….JAMIE ALREADY TOLD ME TO STAY IN MY LANE WHEN I TRIED TO FIGURE IT OUT LAST WEEK AND WAS WRONG..
LOW ACTUAL: “36” Jamie Leece…LOW NET: Nick Cooper “33” ……….AOTD: none voted deserving……….
EAGLES: NOOOOOO!!! One more chance…how about #26?????? Anybody????Speaking of Golf Outings AGAIN… DON’T FORGET…..Our year end for the league which you prepaid in your dues is as always the 1st Sunday after Labor Day this year being Sunday, September 12…..check in 9:30 am THE GRANDE GOLF CLUB, Jackson…If you cant go let me know…don’t just send somebody as we pre select fair teams… Right now I have sub Scott Gregory and 3rd man Dave Hamilton in for Kieth Cross & Stan Fullwood who cannot come and tentatively another 4some to buy their way in being subs Scott Ford, Chris Carlson & Glenn Simmington leaving 1 spot to fill…
‘Blade’s Corner
…And me, I’m flying in my taxi Taking tips, and getting stoned
A little Harry Chapin Taxi lyric there. You younger boys won’t get that, but it’s an earworm that keeps giving every time I glance at this picture of Hollywood & Li’l Coop. (sounds like an intersection down the street from Hollywood & Vine, only this street corner is where the hookers and pimps hang.) Don’t stare! Just get a sense of it and LOOK AWAY… IT BURNS!!!
Who Wore It Better?
And don’t worry… I wouldn’t end this post without your dose of Beer Babe. Ryleigh’s lead my be insurmountable..
WEEK 16 UPDATE: August 19, 2021 By: Snapper (Posted: 8/25)
Weekly Cudos:
Low Actual: Jamie/Coop Dave H “37” Low Net: Scott Ford sub “34” Greenies 1: Scott Gregory Greenies 2: Jamie Leece Team Skin: Carlson/Tomaszewski $140 5-Hole: Steve Markunas AOTD: n/a
It was 2021, my drives were short my putts were long It was summertime in Hartland Michigan – Kid ‘Blade
Congrats to the following weekly winnas:
GREENIE #1: Jamie Leece #2: Scott Gregory
TEAM SKIN: hole # 9 a two week carry over won by Tony T and Ricky C with a net “6”
BIRDIES: Scott Ford…Chris Johns…..Steve Markunas… & two apiece for Jamie and Dave Hamilton…3
Keith Cross, Tommy Harrison, Jamie Leece, Paul Oginski , Jake Ford, Dave Furey all 1 each while Dave Wolfenden , & larry Cooper carded 2 each….
JAMIES SCRATCH SKINS? Looks like Jamie on #2 and Dave Hamilton on #5……
LOW ACTUAL: “37” 3ways…Dave Hamilton…Larry Cooper & Jamie Leece…LOW NET: Scott Ford “34” ……….AOTD: none voted deserving……….
EAGLES: FINALLY YES WE HAD AN EAGLE….I SAW IT….LARY COOPER GOT A 3 on the par 5 hole # …..….WAIT A MINUTE…FALSE ALARM……THAT WASN’T LEAGUE….THAT WAS PRELEAGUE…..SORRY LARRY DOESN’T MAKE THE SHEET…WAIT A MINUTE…IT JUST DID DIDN’T IT?????…
Speaking of Golf Outings AGAIN… DON’T FORGET…..Our year end for the league which you prepaid in your dues is as always the 1st Sunday after Labor Day this year being Sunday, September 12…..check in 9:30 am THE GRANDE GOLF CLUB, Jackson…If you cant go let me know…don’t just send somebody as we pre select fair teams. Right now I have sub Scott Gregory and 3rd man Dave Hamilton in for Keith Cross & Stan Fullwood who cannot come and tentatively another 4some to buy their way in being subs Scott Ford, Chris Carlson & Glenn Simmington leaving 1 spot to fill…
And we were trying different things We were smoking funny things
a cool water sandwich and a Sunday-go-to-meetin’ bun
Cograts to Kelsy, the latest Majestic Beer Babe of the Week!
WEEK 14 UPDATE: August 5, 2021 By: Snapper (Posted: 8/11)
Weekly Cudos:
Low Actual: Dave Wolfenden “36” Low Net: Dave Wolfenden “32” Greenies 1: Scott Gregory Greenies 2: Dave Furey Team Skin: carry over 5-Hole: Dave Furey AOTD: n/a
Yeah, we’re goin’ to the Roadhouse We’re gonna have a real… Good time
BIRDIES: Keith Cross, Tommy Harrison, Jamie Leece, Paul Oginski , Jake Ford, Dave Furey all 1 each while Dave Wolfenden , & larry Cooper carded 2 each….
JAMIES SCRATCH SKINS? Both of Wolf’s birds went uncut as did 1 of Coop’s…they paid $35 each
LOW ACTUAL: “36” for Dave Wolfenden……LOW NET: Dave Wolfenden “32”…………….AOTD: none voted deserving……….
EAGLES: None again……..But who am I to point this out as I am in the group of 5 lonely guys without a single birdie this season ..YET………..
MEMORIAL CEREMONIES UPCOMING:
PIC PIC MEMORIAL is SATURDAY, AUGUST 14, 11AM – 4PM
LORETTA HOCHENSTEIN MEMORIAL GOLF OUTING IS SATURDAY AUGUST 21
PLEASE EVERYONE RSVP YOUR INTENTIONS TO JERRY CARLSON FOR CAPE’S & KENNY FOR LORETTA’S—–
Well, I woke up this morning, I got myself a beer The future’s uncertain, and the end is always near
Congrats to Grace, this week’s Majestic Beer Babe!
Let it roll, baby, roll
Speaking of Golf Outings… Our year end for the league which you prepaid in your dues is as always the 1st Sunday after Labor Day this year being Sunday, September 12…..check in 9:30 am THE GRANDE GOLF CLUB, Jackson… (details on flyer link at top of this post) If you cant go let me know…don’t just send somebody as we pre select fair teams…
WEEK 13 UPDATE: July 29, 2021 By: ‘Blade (Posted: 7/31)
Weekly Cudos:
Low Actual: Keith Cross “37” Low Net: Chris Johns “33” Greenies 1: Mike Romanowski Greenies 2: Keith Cross Team Skin: The Ford boys 5-Hole: Tony Tomaszewski AOTD: n/a
GREENIE #1: Mike Romanowski #2: Keith Cross
TEAM SKIN: Scott and Jake Ford with #7 hole draw but requiring a 4 hole tie breaker…..5-HOLE: Tony T (second week in a row!).
BIRDIES: Chris Johns, Dave Wolfenden, Tom Boyd, Nick Cooper, Jamie Leece, Kyle Lieckfelt, Jake Ford, Larry Cooper, and Dave Hamilton all got one while Keith Cross snagged 3!
We had 6 sub golfers this last Thursday of July, Four returning and two new ones. Ricky was basking in the sun at Daytona Beach where I assume it was cooler than Hartland league night sauna-like temperatures that felt like 90+ degrees. Hurry back, Snapper!
In other news
Sometimes we just have to stop the hustle and bustle of our busy lives and just enjoy the majesty when you are confronted by it. The ethereal beauty that is the subject of this photo is breathtaking. If I had to come up with an adjective, how about “Bold”, or “Brilliant”?… If I was gooder at grammar, I could come up with a few verbs and maybe a dangling participle. I think we can all agree, this is awe-inspiring. My only wish is that that f&^king sun wasn’t behind me and washing me out.
WEEK 12 UPDATE: July 22, 2021 By: Snapper (Posted: 7/23)
Weekly Cudos:
Low Actual: Larry Cooper “36” Low Net: Fullwood/Bailey/Boyd/Coop “32” Greenies 1: Dave Furey Greenies 2: Dave Furey Team Skin: $140 Shang/Ogi 5-Hole: Tony Tomaszewski AOTD: n/a
Congrats to the following weekly winnas:
GREENIE #1: Dave Furey #2: Dave Furey
TEAM SKIN: Shang/Ogi took the 2 week carry over on hole 27 going birdie birdie…..5-HOLE: Tony T…..
BIRDIES: Tom Boyd, Keith Cross, Tommy Harrison, Nevelle Kirby, Steve Peltier, DJ Hochenstein, Dave Wolfenden, Herb Green, Mike Romanowski all got one while Jamie Leece, Paul Oginski & larry Cooper all all carded 2 each….
Keith Cross (hole 20), DJ (23), Jamie Leece (24) & Coop (26) split the scratch skins pot for 27 bucks each….
LOW ACTUAL: “36” for Larry Cooper……LOW NET: HOLY GOLFBALLS BATMAN: 4 way tie “32” Rick Bailey, Stan Fullwood, Larry Cooper, Tom Boyd…………….AOTD: none but that’s only because Peltier/Ogi scheduled to go off 3rd in the position round did not know who to nominate between opponent Johnny Martin for ignoring their “COME HITHER” calls while chipping and putting out in plain view on the 27th hole practice round causing them to tee off 4th, or Larry Cooper for making a 330pm pre golf tee time since position rounds no longer concern him after forfeiting all his points last week to a 2 ½ hole rain shower everyone else out waited or Rick Carlson who cooly teed off ahead of them and against their protestations…saying simply “We got a rule for that”…. Oh And NICE RESPONSE PEOPLE….as Coop and his 4 some (last in) approached on the 27th hole, everyone gathered around the green in the traditional “Lets watch and support all our guys before driving off”…instead showed Larry the same interest he showed us at the beginning of the round and Drove off early….Bahahahaa……….
EAGLES: None again……..But who am I to point this out as I am in the group of 5 lonely guys without a single birdie this season ..YET………..
VACATION UPDATE NOTICE: NEXT VWEEK’S GOLF LEAGUE BROUGHT TO YOU IN MY ADSENCE….I will be drunk somewhere on Daytona Beach as you tee off…..get your scorecards to Jerry, Tony, Jamie………SEE YA WHEN I SEE YA!!!!!!!!!!!!!
MEMORIAL CEREMONIES UPCOMING: NOTE MISPRINT LAST WEEK
PIC PIC MEMORIAL is SATURDAY, AUGUST 14, 11AM – 4PM
LORETTA HOCHENSTEIN MEMORIAL GOLF OUTING IS SATURDAY AUGUST 21
PLEASE EVERYONE RSVP YOUR INTENTIONS TO JERRY CARLSON FOR CAPE’S & KENNY FOR LORETTA’S—–
Speaking of Golf Outings… Our year end for the league which you prepaid in your dues is as always the 1st Sunday after Labor Day this year being Sunday, September 12…..Details to follow (Likely Cattails in South Lyon around 9:30am)
Blade’s Bites
And the FINAL Team Tee Time ‘Tube offering is in the can. Team 12 – Mike Romanowski and Dave Furey tee off on the 19th hole at the Majestic at Lake Walden.
Congratulations to Molly and Grace, sharing in last week’s MBBOTW! This is Molly’s first win in 2021, as it was just her first Thursday night on her weekly schedule.
Grace is a highly trained professional. Do not try this at home.
Molly is one for one on Thursdays worked versus MBBOTW awards!
This is Grace’s second win, putting her in a tie with Ryleigh for Beer Babe of the Year. Puttsatoney Phil says there are six more weeks of golf, so we shall see how this plays out. Will there be an outright winner, or will 50 lbs of jello need to be ordered for the tie breaker? Stay tuned for the exciting conclusion.
WEEK 11 UPDATE: July 15, 2021 By: Snapper (Posted: 7/20)
Weekly Cudos:
Low Actual: Keith Cross/Dave Furey “37” Low Net: Dave Furey “33” Greenies 1: Steve Markunas Greenies 2: Dave Furey Team Skin: carryover 5-Hole: Keith Cross AOTD: n/a
BIRDIES: Dave Hamilton, Tom Boyd, Jason Carrier & Jamie Leece all carded a bird , 2 birds by Jake Ford & 3 total for Dave Furey….
Dave Furey, Jamie leece & Jake Ford split the scratch skins pot for 25 bucks each….
LOW ACTUAL: “37” for Dave Furey & Keith Cross……LOW NET: Dave Furey “33”
AOTD: none….An easy nomination of Coop & Tommy for playing 1 ½ holes before quitting after a brief rain failed as nobody wanted them to have a golf ball…. Dishonorable mention also to Nick Cooper who nominated his partner Bubba for giving him a put and to the surprise of his opponents Nick accepted and picked his ball up….It was subsequently determined that like father like son and Nick was trying everything he could to win more golf balls nominating himself for multiple AOTD offenses….He nearly won the weekly award not for any particular or cumulative act but for nominating himself so transparently seeking free golf balls… Nice try Nick….
Team 16 – Keith Cross and Stan Fullwood tee off on the 10th hole at the Majestic at Lake Walden.
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[cue the Beer Babe theme music]
“And as we wind on down the road, our shadows taller than our souls. There walks a lady we all know, who shines white light and wants to show everything still turns to gold.”
Congratulations to Kelsey, last week’s Majestic Beer Babe of the Week!
A Major Award!
Majestic Golf Double Bagger –
A mid-July, 2021 league night stretch cart limo and pontoon boat ride. A Double Bagger (and I don’t mean Kenny’s beer). In case you were wondering, it takes about 10 minutes from the beer deck to the far dock (assuming the boat is waiting).
In other news – Women in the bush have to carry 70 lbs of water in a container on their heads. Modern transportation and several plastic bags allows Kenny to get his beverages to his final destination.
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MEMORIAL CEREMONIES UPCOMING:
KAREN CAPE HAS EXTENDED AN INVITATION TO EACH AND EVERY ONE OF US TO A MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR OUR FRIEND & FELLOW SNAPPER BILL “PIC PIC” CAPE AT HIS HOME:
(Please RSVP your intentions one way or another to my brother Jerry)
SATURDAY, AUGUST 14, 11AM – 4PM
4348 BRISTOLWOOD DRIVE, FLINT, 48507
Memorial Service 11:30 AM – 12 NOON Lunch (provided): 12:30PM – 2:30PM
CELEBRATION OF LIFE: 12:30PM – 4PM All encouraged to share funny stories & fond memories
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KENNY HOCHSTEIN IS HOSTING A MEMORIAL FOR HIS LATE WIFE LORETTA JEAN HOCHSTEIN WHO PASSED IN NOVEMBER :
GALAXY LANES IN GRAND BLANC:
SATURDAY………….JULY 31 (time TBA ask Kenny) also
A Memorial golf event at his home course BEACON HILL in Commerce Twp. SATURDAY: August 14, 2021 where he has 32 spots reserved. REFER DETAILS/ RSVP to Kenny
WEEK 10 UPDATE: July 8, 2021 By: Snapper (Posted: 7/15)
Weekly Cudos:
Low Actual: Jamie Leece “36” Low Net: Steve Markunas “31” Greenies 1: Steve Markunas Greenies 2: Jamie Leece Team Skin: Carrier/Ford 5-Hole: Jason Carrier AOTD: n/a
Congrats to the following weekly winnas:
GREENIE #1: Steve Markunas #2: Jamie Leece
TEAM SKIN: Carrier/Ford…..each parred lucky # 6 for the only net ”6”…..5-HOLE: Jason Carrier…..
BIRDIES: The Usual Suspects Shang, Tommy, Wolf, Stutz & Johns all carded a bird joined by Johnny Martin & sub Dave Murany, 2 birds by Steve Markunas (Timmy said he accepted a gimme for one of em) and Welcome to the new birdie club members Tony Burton, Rick Bailey &
Jason “what broken ribs” Wolfenden…
WOLF & JOHNNY split the scratch skins pot
LOW ACTUAL: Jamie Leece “36” no birdie no bogie no others just 9 plain old pars!!!! NICE!!!
LOW NET: Steve Markunas “39” or was it ??says TK…NICE STEVE…. AOTD: none
KAREN CAPE HAS EXTENDED AN INVATATION TO EACH AND EVERY ONE OF US TO A MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR OUR FRIEND & FELLOW SNAPPER BILL “PIC PIC” CAPE AT HIS HOME:
(Please RSVP your intentions one way or another to my brother Jerry)
SATURDAY, AUGUST 14, 11AM – 4PM
4348 BRISTOLWOOD DRIVE, FLINT, 48507
Memorial Service 11:30 AM – 12 NOON
Lunch (provided): 12:30PM – 2:30PM
CELEBRATION OF LIFE: 12:30PM – 4PM
All encouraged to share funny stories & fond memories
Snapper Bites by ‘Blade
Here is the latest Team Tee Time ‘Tube offering. Still missing a couple, so those Snappers should continue (start) to wear clean shirts.
Team 3 – Dave Wolfenden and Jason Wolfenden tee off on the 1st hole at the Majestic at Lake Walden
“We haven’t had that spirit here since nineteen sixty nine”
Congratulations to Ryleigh, last week’s MBBOTW!
In case you’re not keeping score of the Majestic Beer Babe Leader Board, this is Ryleigh’s second win of this prestigious major award this year. Those with only one win so far as follows: Sam, Grace, kaygan, Katie, Natalie, and’the other’ Natalie. That’s 8 total. There were only 4 awarded last year, so the competition has heated up. Ryleigh is bringing her ‘A’ game every week, and is no doubt motivated by her humiliating runner-up showing last year to Katie.
2020 MBBOTW Totals:
Katie 2xs
Kaygan 1x
Ryleigh 1x
What’s her secret? Exemplary service might get you the job, but laughing hysterically at our jokes just might be the difference in a hefty tip and / or the MBBOTW award!
WEEK 9 UPDATE: July 1, 2021 By: Snapper (Posted: 7/7)
Weekly Cudos:
Low Actual: Dave Hamilton “36” Low Net: Herb Green, Steve Peltier, Tony Burton “31” Greenies 1: Mike Romanowski Greenies 2: Larry Cooper Team Skin: Burton/Lieckfelt 5-Hole: Tony Burton AOTD: Nick Cooper
BIRDIES: Dave Hamilton took 2 while Furey, Cross, Jamie, Herb and Shang all got one ea Dave Hamilton and Herbie split the scratch skins pot
AOTD: Our 1st multiweek winner is Nick Cooper shown below with his???? Small bowling ball?, tackle box?…Bocce Balls? Kid’s Lunch Box?…Watch Repair Kit?…Shoe Shine tools?…Recently delivered still hot Papa Johns pizzas?..trakman golf shot simulator?? Wallet ? (he is a Cooper and has lots of money therefore)… Avon hair products for sale?…medical bag for his stethoscope and such? WHAT THE HELL IS THAT YOUR SO PROUD OF?????
Congrats to Sam (and her mystery bag), the latest Majestic Beer Babe!
Just foolin’ around
Tasty Animals (posted earlier on FB) Three turkeys, a deer and a feral cat walk into a bar… No, wait… That was me. Sometimes it is difficult concentrating on your golf shot when you are constantly being surreptitiously surveilled by these nosey woodland creatures. WHY MUST THEY STARE!?
