April 7, 2021
By Chuck Fina
The Gordon’s Gin League kicked off the 2021 season at Sutton Creek on April 5, 2021.
The Sea Lion, May Day, Stevo, Chevy, Hatchie, Cribzee, and LaBamba were on hand to get the kinks out.
“One thing about being the Commissioner of any league is you find out almost all players have their Masters Degrees in Meteorology”, said Commissioner Mayday. “It’s crazy. I am getting weather radar texts. Hell, even Chuck Gaidica called my on my cell and gave me a report. As you guys know, I only answer questions at the league banquet. So, if you don’t hear from me, presume golf is a go. Having said that, there are choices. If I get a text saying I’m out because of the weather, I’m good with that”, said Mayday. “I was running a baseball team in the 80’s. I got a call from a guy who was in Thunder Bay. He asked me if it was raining in Toronto”.
Mayday checks in hourly with Stevo, who has been put in charge of monitoring weather and playing conditions. “I’m on it”, said Mayday.
Stevo, who was Chief of the Windsor Tomcats understands the Commissioner’s frustrations with the weatherman. “I used to get texts and calls asking if hockey was canceled because it was raining outside”, said Stevo shaking his head.
Chevy and Cribzee golfed with LaBamba. Chevy and Cribzee walked the course while LaBamba rode. “ I would have walked but I had 18 speakers, 2 cell phones, my laptop computer, not to mention my beer, cigars and an ashtray”, said LaBamba.
Chevy and Cribzee did 25 push-ups after each hole. “Golf is a great way to stay in shape, since we didn’t play hockey this year”, said Chevy who was sporting a really sharp, custom madewalking golf cart. It’s like the one in Caddy Shack with craft beer taps and a stereo system.
Mayday, Stevo, Hatchie and the Sealion were in the other group. The starter had to wait for the Sealion, who went to Seven Lakes and was delayed. “I fired my secretary immediately. There is no excuse for this”, said the Sea Lion. “I don’t get it, I thought she was really smart by the way she climbed up the 18 foot-step ladder in 6 inch high heels and a mini skirt at the interview”, said a perplexed Sea Lion.
Scores for the day were Chevy and Cribzee tied with 450 push-ups each, LaBamba 68 Hatchie 70, Mayday 71, Sealion 250 km on his new car, and Stevo after an impressive real score of 40 on the back 9, 83 ( real score). Good job by Stevo.
The league will be at Belleview next week. Remember to text Mayday by Wednesday to confirm your spot for the following Monday.
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