Yep - that’s how long it’s been since Dave won his only FGL championship. And that was back before the Tommy O Award existed. His line-up that magical year?
- Ernie Els, Tom Lehman, Jeff Sluman, Stuart Appleby’s, Freddie Couples and Steve Flesch
Congrats B.T.O. On a championship that wasn’t much in doubt in recent weeks. Scottie alone played in 13 FGL events. He won four of them; then 7 Top 10’s Plus 2 top 20’s. He never finished outside the top 20 nor did he miss a cut. I’d say that was pretty good!
What does 2nd place look like?
Congrats to Manager Jim. His 2nd place finish wasn’t much in doubt either with Rory’s steady play. And yet, an unusual spot for Jim. He’s won the Tommy O 3 times but until now never came in 2nd place. Congrats.
A good week by Doug and Jaustin helped boost them a bit on your leaderboard. On the other hand, manager Big J stumbled his way down to 7th place - assuring him the second pick in next years’ draft.
NEXT YEAR‘S DRAFT WILL BE SUNDAY AFTERNOON, MARCH 1ST. (Not sure where)
A few other updates (mostly medical) before I sign off for the season:
- my favorite topic - Me! I “graduated” from all my open heart rehab stuff last week. Only took the entire FGL season to do it. Might have to have another surgery on a cyst that keeps popping up. I’ll learn about that on Wednesday.
- Mrs. Commissioner has finished her chemo. Scans have shown that her cancer is now half the size it was when all this started in April. Wednesday will also be when we find out how intensive of a surgery will be needed likely later this month. Open heart will then be scheduled for her in early 2026. But for now, she sits in the hospital where she’s been since Friday. Hopefully discharged Monday. Likely pneumonia. Never boring here.
Eli - Brelley’s new adopted son - was finally discharged today in Jacksonsville. Heroin withdraw from his mom really beat up his little body. They’ll spend a few more days in Florida getting paperwork finalized and then fly back.
I must correct an earlier error I implied about Manager Jim. He “only” had one knee replaced,, not both. But that completely screws up my vision of him running like the Bionic Man. Instead, it’s fast, slow, fast, slow, etc. I’m sure it makes things quite difficult. I even heard his wife Barb refuses to go with him to the grocery store. He keeps pushing the cart in a circle.
Finally - wishing the best to Manager Big J who is doing fun things. He’ll be off to Scotland as well as checking out the Panama Canal this Fall. Enjoy!
No plans for any rule changes next year. But everyone please keep in mind anything we can do to stick it to Kevin! It’s the little joys that mean so much anymore!
