BAGS REINS IN BELLEVIEW, SEA LION UNLEASHES BUT FALLS SHORTBY Dick Fitzwell
August 8, 2017
The first ever annual Gordon’s Gin Golf League held its tournament at Belle View Golf and Country Club on August 7, 2017.
There were 64 golfers who made the cut, including Rochester pro, Sheepdog. Other notable professionals included Stevo, Cribzy, Mayday, Hatchy, Chevy, Bags and the popular Sea Lion.
Hatchie, Stevo, Sea Lion, Commissioner May Day, Chevy, Sheep Dog, Cribzie and Bagz… ” Super great day today…..can’t wait for the year end banquet, guys who never responded or could not play missed a fantastic day!”….commissioner May Day
What was originally thought to be a two man race between Sea Lion and Bags, it didn’t turn out that way with Bags winning by a comfortable 6 strokes. “This is the greatest day of my life “, said Bags after being presented with the cheque for $67,528.44.” The cash is always a bonus but the Tim Horton gift card made my day,” said Bags at the media scrum.
The Sea Lion had a rough start chili dipping a few drives and approaches. “Pretty rough”, said playing partner May Day.
The Sea Lion didn’t turn it around until the 10th hole after firing his caddy for putting mustard on his sandwich. In fact, cell phone video obtained from a fan showed the Sea Lion unleashing fire and fury like the world has never seen on his sandwich wrapper. After hitting his tee shot to behind a tree, the Sea Lion, pulled out his 3 wood, told the gallery, I’m just going to walk up and hit it”. He was still in stride the Sea Lion took a mighty swing, hit the ball and tree at the same time and then asked playing partner Mayday, where his shot went. “Thank goodness the ball was in good shape”, said May Day. “I would have hated to tell him he went in the water. And that sandwich wrapper really took a beating. I am glad he fired his caddy because that could have been him getting the Sea Lion’s wrath.”. The Sea Lion got a par on the 10th and finished with birdies on 17 and 18.
The Fox News tent that hosted reporters at the Gordon’s Gin Golf Tournament at Belle View
Sea Lion and Chevy won closest to the pin prizes while Stevo, Bags and the Sea Lion took two skins each. Chevy took home a single skin prize.
Hatchy came out of the gate solid but fell short despite his precision putting. “The man is deadly from six feet in. He doesn’t miss”, stated an obviously impressed May Day. “That’s my boy Hatchy”, said Stevo.
“I really had a good time out here. I’ve known Stevo for years and I know the Sea Lion but golfing with these guys at this impressive tournament was a blast”. Hatchy who plays the Beach Grove tour had a recommendation for Belle View. “I really like those carts where you can clean your clubs after a shot. This way, I don’t have to use the dogs’ water bowels when I get home”.
Cribzy was the best dressed golfer out there earning praise from bartender Sara, who was obviously impressed with his sun tan and his Calloway clothing. “They pay me to wear it”, said Cribzy. “I’ll be wearing the 2018 stuff in Battle Creek next month”. Sheep Dog, who despite not being paired with Stevo had a great time. “I am in next year. Write me in. I’ll play even if I can’t play with Stevo”, said an excited Sheep Dog.
Tournament Champion Bags pictured here being presented with his cheque by May Day, the Commissioner of the Gordon’s Gin Golf League
Fan favorite Chevy also had a great time. “It was either this or cleaning up water balloon shells with my shop vac. The kids birthday party got a bit out of control”, said Chevy.
League play resumes next Monday. Just wondering, does anybody know if Sparky is back from Newfoundland?
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