The Rinker-Rader Rodeo & Round-Up

Player	Gross	Handicap	Net	Match adjustment	Team match adjustment	Team score adjustment	Total	TGS Points
Rich Wold	81	13	68	-2	-2	-2	62	38
Dann Sonne	98	27	71	-2	-2	-2	65	29
Jason Wold	77	6	71	-2	-2	-2	65	29
Rob Moyer	84	15	69	-2			67	22.5
Jake Miller	88	15	73	-2	-2	-2	67	22.5
Larry McKenna	102	32	70	-2			68	20.5
Dave Martinez	92	18	74	-2	-2	-2	68	20.5
Tal Wold	99	24	75		-2	-2	71	18.5
Chadwick Arnson	97	20	77	-2	-2	-2	71	18.5
Tim Tyvand	101	26	75	-2			73	17
Tim Halle	98	22	76	-2			74	16
Jeff Taylor	85	10	75				75	14
Charlie Broadfoot	89	8	81	-2	-2	-2	75	14
Jim Rader	95	18	77	-2			75	14
Ken Wittmayer	103	22	81		-2	-2	77	12
Tommy Berry	90	12	78				78	10.5
Jeff Albright	86	8	78				78	10.5
Lance Meyerink	104	21	83		-2	-2	79	8
Scott Christman	101	16	85	-2	-2	-2	79	8
Steve Teubner	113	30	83		-2	-2	79	8
Jason McMillan	102	15	87		-2	-2	83	6
Andy Rader	97	12	85				85	5
Dave Epperson	116	28	88				88	4
Scott Hall	105	16	89				89	3
Ian Gordon	113	18	95				95	1.5
Keith Eayrs	115	20	95				95	1.5

Two Titan Tournaments collided to bring to the TGS Tour a newly formed Quad R Open (aka RRRR Open, aka Pirate Open). This highly anticipated event brought 26 competitors out of the wood work. Some first timers and many other Tour vets gathered together at the lovely Broadmoor Gold course, on the partly sunny Saturday morning, in hopes of obtaining the Quad R title.

It was a rough start as two of the events newcomers had mixed up their tee times which sent groups into a tee off frenzy. Things settled down and like the gentlemen TGS players are known to be, took long pulls of various bloody mary's, screwdriver's or camel lights and the adventure was underway. Rules: team win = -2 | team low stroke = -2 | match win = -2

Tyvand v. T. Wold: Tough battle here as the high handi's took after each other like the old rivals they are. Both going out with a 46, the competition was hot and heavy. Who wanted this? Neither seemed to as they both posted 8's on the ever vicious #10. Things became interesting when Tal followed up with another 8 on #12 and Tyvand seemed to be pulling away. But in true high handi form, Tyvand began to stumble like Rader after a fifth of Kettle One. Going triple, quad on #16 and #17 Tyvand gave T. Wold new life and all was square going into #18. Posting a miraculous par, Tyvand closed out T. Wold.

Jeff Albright v. Jason Wold: Joining the first two-some, was this pairing of old vets. Jeff taking on the heavy favorite, Jason C. Wold. Like Manny Pacquiao, Wold is finding it increasingly difficult to find compelling matches. Jeff was game to take on the Goliath but "David" would not have his day. Jason never gave Jeff a chance sans a double on #7, which was his worst hole. "Coach" put the pedal to the medal and won the first 4 holes on the back and that was all she wrote. Posting a 37 on the back, Wold was feeling like he had a chance at the money. Albright posting a less than flashy 44, for a respectable 86, knew it just wasn't going to be his day.

Jeff Taylor v. Charlie Broadfoot: "One of the greatest comebacks I have ever seen!" proclaimed Rinker. "One of the best displays of true grit and determination I have ever witnessed". Charlie, losing the first 4 holes was not feeling like this was going to be his day. Jeff Taylor, with a 10 handicap, was playing like a man possessed but Charlie never lost faith. With the booze finally kicking in and his levels just right, Charlie came roaring back winning 5 of the next 6 holes. As it came down to the final stretch it was anyone’s match. Charlie dug down deep and just seemed to outlast the newcomer. Taylor fought valiantly proving he was no slouch and had a fantastic rookie showing. If he shows again, we are going to be looking for big things from Taylor in TGS events.

Jim Rader v Rinker: Usual battle ensues. Rinker takes early lead, falters. Posts a slew of 8's and 9's. Rader, not too much better. Jim played less poorly and was 3 up at the turn. Rinker battles back to make it somewhat of a match but Rader's boogeys are enough to beat a broken down Rinker. Neither competitor played worth a damn and neither seemed too determined to win. Both had fun though!

Tommy Berry v. Jake Miller: Tight match here with the rising star of Jake Miller taking on the TGS vet in Berry. Tommy finished the front being down only 1 hole but Jake was not going to give in. "Styles" made the turn and lit the match winning the next 3 out of 4 holes. Tommy, shell shocked, never got it going on the back, shooting a disappointing 47 and losing 4 & 2. Jake Miller is one to keep an eye on this year.

Larry McKenna v. Steve Teubner: Big high handi match up here as these two have traded blows before. Teubner, who has had some remarkable finishes this year, was ready to roar against Larry who has sporadically made TGS appearances this year. Turns out his erratic attendance was due to his closed training sessions. Tied at the turn, Steve fell apart with a 10 on #10 but got right back in it with McKenna taking a quad on #12. In the end McKenna's numbers were less dramatic and closed out Teubner 4& 1. McKenna needed his team to pull him through and he might be in the money.

David Epperson v. Dann Sonne: Epperson, making his 2011 tour debut was just happy to be out. Dann "Glavin" Sonne was out to win and the scores showed it. With Epperson handling high finance software issues on the phone while hitting shots, Sonne took advantage of the distraction and put the wood to Epperson. Going 4 up on the front, Sonne never looked back. With a 10 on #10, Epperson was clearly not involved in the game at hand. with his matching 58's on the front and back, Dave was not going to be finishing in the money. Sonne, on the other hand, easily beat Eppperson and with his 98 score and 27 handi was feeling good sitting in the club house.

Ian Gordon v. David Martinez: Horizon Air golf league and Broadmoor veterans who have faced each other many time before were poised for a close match however it was not to be. Martinez struck hard and often as he put the wood to Gordon, winning the first four holes and being up 5 at the turn. Things didn't get better for Gordon with a 10 on #10 and losing the next 3 out of 4 holes to Martinez. With the match never in question, Dave closed it out easily and with his net 74, Martinez, needed a little magic, just might be in it.

Tim Halle v Ken Wittmayer: These two golf vets have been off the circuit for some time. They came out with great attitudes and were rewarded with respectable rounds. A close round it was too as Tim closed out Ken on #18. Nothing too flashy but nothing too bad as well. Halle shooting a net 76 needed just a little bit more to make it interesting for a run at the title but given the layoff, these two played very well.

Keith Eayrs v. Chadwick Arnson: With Keith winning the first hole, it seemed that the old Eayrs form was going to show up. This was soon realized as a sham. Eayrs quickly lost nearly every hole on the front and was 6 down at the turn. Chadwick, making a 10 on #12 wasn't enough as Eayrs was easily handled. Much kudos to Keith, however for showing up and making the numbers square! Great to see him out on the course as well as he has been MIA for quite some time. Thanks Keith!

Andy Rader v. Rich Wold: Big match up here as these two have been at each other for quite some time. With the jawing in full effect, only one would back it up. Rich came out and shooting a 40 on the front, went 4 up on A. Rader. Winning the next 3 out of 4 holes Rich quickly dispatched of A. Rader who shot a disappointing 97. R. Wold, never one to fall short of self-confidence, came strutting in the clubhouse and hung a net 68 on the board. Others were going to need some serious help from there team to beat this one.

Rob Moyer v Jason McMillan: Rob was just a little too much for The Dentist on this day as Rob was just one stroke better on many holes, closing out McMillan early. Rob shooting a very consistent 84 for a net 69 was feeling good at the end of the round. McMillan was happy to have a beer and catch up with old friends.

Scott Hall v Scott Christman: Not much was known about this round as these two missed there tee time and went off last. Scott Hall did post 1 of only 5 par's on the tough #10. Neither of these two newcomers however, were in contention with a 105 and 101 respectively, and carrying 16 handis, seems that Broadmoor took it's pound of flesh from these competitors. Hope to see these two make another appearance at future TGS events.

Team Black v. Team Green: Much was made of the inequities of the division of competitors. In the end, they were right as Team Black ran away with the title. 8 wins for black compared to 5 of the green was almost too much for some to take. A poor individual showing by some of the Green Team was the death of "Team Duck". As he was leaving, one Team Green competitor was heard stating "This is bullsh*t! Rinker stacks his team every year! That a**hole needs to be taught a lesson!” Well...this guy is right.

In the end, the payouts were as follows: $200 first $100 second $50 third $1 fourth

I forget who got all the KP's and LD's but do know that Tyvand got a surprising LD! Congrats T! Larry also showed he has game with obtaining a KP. Nice!