Dave and Jim continue to roll

In the battle of the bands, my Don Henley battled to a 2nd place tie with Jim’s Fleetwood Mac. Actually, I thought Fleetwood had the win locked up. But somehow nervous Milton Bradley won the game for Kevin!

B.T.O. picked up 6 points which keeps him in first place.

While there was no cut, a few guys quit before the tournament was over on Sunday. They technically did not miss the cut so no lost points. But they didn’t finish either so no points. Jordan Spieth, Eric Cole and Viktor Hovland fell into that category,

Off to Motown for some Rocket Mortgage competition. Not a huge field.

Manager Golfers expected to play

Kevin Wyndham Clark, Tom Kim, Milton Bradley, Patrick Cantlay,

Jaustin Akshay Bhatia, Cameron Young, Byeong Hun An

PAK-Mon Hideki Matsuyama, Tony Finau, Nick Dunlap

B.T.O. Max Homa, lil Rickie Fowler, Henrik Norlander

Jim Captain Kirk, Beau Hossler, Max McGreevy

Big J Collin Morikawa, Min Woo Lee

Commish No one

Doug. Max Greyserman, Eric Cole, Matt Fitzpatrick

Surgery update

I mentioned below last week that I would be having an overnight stay for an operation. Well that took place yesterday (Thursday) at St. Ann’s and got discharged today (Friday). There was an egg-like cyst sticking out of my right groin which was due to the heart operation. I looked like I had an alien trying to pop out. Originally the hope was to drain it but doctor later decided it needed to come out. Good decision as this ended up being quite a bit larger and required more digging. More like a softball. Everything feels great as long as I’m sitting. When I walk, it’s like my thigh down to my knee is on fire. And I don’t like it one bit!

US Open - even I'm exhausted.

So much for all the experts’ predictions. No one picked JJ Spaun. After the tournament, JJ talked a lot about some of the changes he’s made with his game. Attitude, coaches, short game. But in my exclusive interview, I found it most enlightening when he mentioned that the biggest impact came when he got himself a FGL Manager. With only a few weeks to manage him, Doug did an amazing job and amazingly, JJ wins the US Open! If only Doug could do that with his own game. Anyway, Doug picks up 28 points and the sidebet win.

Jaustin’s boy Jimmy Connors played well at Oakmont. But before Sunday’s round, he had to quit with a bad wrist. No finish - no points. I tried to explain that to Julian but he didn’t quite seem to get it.

In spite of “struggling”, Scottie still finished top 10. As did Carlos Ortiz for Manager B.T.O. And Jordon Spieth made the cut too. Three guys in and all three make the cut. That’s all Dave needs to keep his tight grip on the 2025 Tommy O Award.

Travelers is up next; another Signature event so most guys are playing at least Thursday and Friday. THERE IS NO CUT!!!!!!! Many may want the weekend off after Oakmont.

Manager Golfers expected to play

Kevin Wyndham Hotels, Milton Bradley, Patrick Cantlay, Maverick McNealy

Jaustin Viktor Hovland, Akshay Bhatia, Cameron Young, Corey Conners, Byeong Hun An

PAK-Mon Hideki Matsuyama, , Sungjae Im, Tony Finau, Nick Dunlap, Adam Scott

B.T.O. Scottie, Max Homa, Jordan Spieth, lil Rickie Fowler

Jim Rory, Justin Thomas, Fleetwood Mac

Big J Collin Morikawa, Robert MacIntyre, Shane Lowry, , Matthieu Pavon, Jason Day, Min Woo Lee

Commish Ludvig Aberg, Don Henley, Denny’s McCarthy, J.T. Poston, Sepp Straka, Daniel HamBerger

Doug Xander Schauffele, Max Greyserman, , Eric Cole, Matt Fitzpatrick, Aaron Rai, J.J. Spaun

Lots of stuff going on

I had the privilege to play with Woody in a Delta Dental event at Hickory Hills out near West Jefferson on Friday. Always entertaining!

Saturday, I traveled to Middletown, OH to loose more golf balls with Big J!

Monday, I play with Tim in Cincinnati.

Tuesday, I play with Brandon.

Wednesday is a trip to the Ohio Theater to see the movie The French Connection with Gene Hackman. (It’s only taken me 50 years!)

Thursday, I have surgery at St. Ann’s. Removal of a cyst, I guess. Just one night in the hospital and then I’m back to whatever it is I do.

Meanwhile, Manager Austin has been busy in Cleveland in what appears to be pursuing a new career in NASCAR. At least for one day he did.

And with a month behind him now, Henrik is doing wonderful. Lauren says he gets grumpy but I think that’s just because the lad wants to sleep all the time and she keeps waking him.

Hold on tight - We're going to Oakmont

Canadian Open didn’t change much. Jaustin picked up 9 points but not much else happened.

If the media frenzy is true, the US Open could be brutal. Incredibly deep rough. Obnoxiously fast greens. Maybe no or little water or trees but still expected to be geared for the bombers that can keep it in the fairway. On top of that, a par 3 that could play at 290 yards. Scottie is by far the favorite. But it’ll still be interesting!

B.T.O. will NOT have Fowler or Homa playing as they both failed to qualify the other week. But making his first FGL appearance this season will be Dave’s guy Carlos Ortiz.

Will Zaltoris is also NOT in the field. I’m guessing he has messed up his back again.

Manager Golfers expected to play

Kevin Wyndham Hotels, Tom Kim, Milton Bradley, Patrick Cantlay, Maverick McNealy, Jon Rahm

Jaustin Viktor Hovland, Akshay Bhatia, Cameron Young, Corey Conners, Byeong Hun An

PAK-Mon Hideki Matsuyama, Bryson DeChambeau, Sungjae Im, Tony Finau, Nick Dunlap, Adam Scott

B.T.O. Scottie, Jordan Spieth, Carlos Ortiz

Jim Rory, Justin Thomas, Fleetwood Mac, Captain Kirk

Big J Collin Morikawa, Bobby MacIntyre, Shane Lowry, Matthieu Pavon, Jason Day, Min Woo Lee

Commish Ludvig Aberg, Don Henley, Denny’s McCarthy, J.T. Poston, Sepp Straka, Daniel HamBerger

Doug Xander Schauffele, Max Greyserman, Matt Fitzpatrick, Aaron Rai, J.J. Spaun

Good couple of days

if you saw some of the men’s finals for the French Open, you’ll understand the quality of tennis I’m talking about. Got the boys out to hit some balls. And with Doug’s wood racket, they had no defense.

I also had the privilege of playing with The Legend once again in some place called Goshen, OH. Nice course but soaked. If I screwed up and somehow hit the fairway, it was like landing in a pond. No roll. And my game depends on roll.

Would this be the break-out tournament?

I wondered if some manager would score 40 points at Jack’s place. Almost. B.T.O. Had a monster week picking up 38 points and the side bet win. Yes, yes, Scottie won again. But Fowler and Spieth also brought in top 10 finishes. And they only got into the tournament with a special sponsor exemption. Pretty impressive. All of which pushes Dave to the top of your FGL leaderboard. yes - you read that right!

Jim just didn’t have guys playing and pretty much stayed where he‘s at with just 4 points.

Doug - your guys have got to do more than just Finish.

Kevin has tied Big J for 4th place.

We’re going to Canada next with Rory stepping in and Scottie stepping out.

Manager Golfers expected to play 

Kevin Wyndham Hotels, Tom Kim

Jaustin Cameron Young, Jimmy Conners, Byeong Hun An  

PAK-Mon Sungjae Im, Nick Dunlap  

B.T.O.   Max Homa, Henrik Norlander  

Jim Rory,Beau Hossler, Max McGreevy

Big J   Bobby MacIntyre (defending champ), Shane Lowry (who really needs a week off), Matthieu Pavon

Commish Ludvig Aberg

Doug   Eric Cole

The Tigers/Guardians battle

As I mentioned before, the Tigers usually seem to lose to the Indians/Guardians in their head to head play. And sure enough, the Tigers lost their first three games to the Guadians. At first, I felt the need to trash the Tigers but passed on it feeling they’d been through enough. But is saying nothing even more painful? I wasn’t sure what to do. But Sunday, in the 4th game of their series, the Tigers won! I know I felt relieved! So I guess a mini-congratulations is in order as Doug’s lead over Dave runs at about 9 games.

Colonial changes nothing on your FGL Leaderboard

Ben Griffin wins. Yes - I had him earlier in the year. He wouldn’t even return my calls. It just wasn’t working. So good for you Ben. Now be done for the rest of the season.

Scottie didn’t win. And only made the cut by one shot. That’s shocking news. Oh of course he still finished top 10.

Mrs. Commissioner and I had a lovely day in Louisville. 23rd year of BeatleFest with 5 stages and probably 50 bands over the long weekend. Those lads from Liverpool. I think they’re going to make it big someday.

Grab your stuff, we're headed to Dublin

Jack’s Memorial Tournament is celebrating 50 years of immaculate golf. (Except for the one year he messed with the sand bunker rakes and ticked off all the golfers)

As expected, with this being our 3rd Major, a strong field is expected. A couple interesting no-shows:

- Will Zaltoris. Withdrew last week and not playing this week. Did he mess up his back again?

- Jason Doris Day. Like many golfers, he has many homes. But one is still in Westerville. Even at his worst, I figured he’d always have a sponsor exemption here. But sorry Big J. I don’t know why but he’s not playing.

- The biggest surprise comes from Manager Jim’s camp. Rory stepped back from PGA spokesperson work, promised to spend more time with family, won the Master’s, moved back to Ireland and has now decided to skip Jack’s show. Is Manager Jim leaving the door slightly open for the rest of us to make up some ground? That’s a confident manager that allows vacation leave to his top player.

Will any manager have a 40+ type of week in Dublin? Seems like it’s been building for a manager to break out. Can Scottie get some support from his team? Will a B-level player break out and surprise us all? Perhaps maybe even Nick Dunlap? OK - that’s getting a bit crazy. But know I’ll be out in official Commissioner duties at the tournament doing what I do best. Once I figure it out.

There will be a cut. Top 50 & ties plus anyone within 10 strokes of the lead.

Manager Golfers expected to play 

Kevin Wyndham Hotels, Milton Bradley, grumpy Patrick Cantlay, Maverick “Talk to me Goose” McNealy

Jaustin Viktor Hovland, Akshay Bhatia, Cameron Young, Jimmy Conners, Byeong Hun An

PAK-Mon Hideki Matsuyama, Sungjae Im, Tony Finau, Nick Dunlap, Great Scott

B.T.O. Scottie, Max Homa, Jordan Spieth (sponsor exemption), lil Rickie (sponsor exemption)  

Doug Breakfast Schauffele, Max Greyserman, Eric Cole, Matt Fitzpatrick, Aaron Rai, Spaun

Jim   Justin Thomas, Fleetwood Mac, Captain Kirk 

Big J Collin “Can he come through finally” Morikawa, Bobby MacIntyre, Shane Lowry, Matthieu Pavon, Min Woo Lee

Commish Ludvig Aberg, Don Henley, Denny’s, J.T. Poston, Sepp Straka, Daniel Berger

Dave bounces back!

With Scottie on your team, it’s hard to be down for long. B.T.O. Is back in 2nd place on your FGL leaderbaord with a net 18 points putting him in 2nd place but still 20 points behind our leader Jim.

Jim didn’t do much of anything with only 6 points. Thank you Jim!

Your Major side bet winner was Manager Kevin with 20 points including two top 10 finishers.

With the new Pope, I thought I’d look to my chimney for some divine inspiration. I found none. My top scorer Poston bogeyed is last two holes to give away 2nd place. And my most expensive guys, Alberg and Don Henley, both missed the cut - again.

Big J shocked the FGL world by scoring ZERO points this past weekend. Even his boy Shane Lowery got a bit ticked off. So many complaints about mud balls. Come on guys, I’ve got a simple solution. I just walk into the woods, find a ball, claim that it’s mine, shine it up and gently place it back in the fairway. Simple!

Had a wonderful opportunity to get out Sunday afternoon. First golf outing since my slice & dice operation and the weather was perfect. A couple good shots, several terrible shots and most somewhere in between. And such a privilege to play with the Legend!

And as for Mrs. Commissioner, she has now finished three of her six chemo treatments. And with that, everyday is a new adventure. A good day now has a new definition. She’s battling through it - and still has time to be Grandma.