News of this violation of protocol was mostly kept under wraps. But FGL Insider has learned that an imposter crashed the Champions’ Dinner appearing to be a former Master’s winner. Fortunately, we were able to sneak a picture of this terrible incident.
Taking a moment to vent…
I clearly haven’t bought paint in awhile. Our outside patio deck needed some touch-up so off to Home Depot I went. A gallon was $65. When did this happen? I asked the lady at Home Depot if it had gold flecks in it. She gave me a curious look and then very seriously told me that there was no gold in it. That’s just crazy. Next time - I just stay on my couch!
Scottie is taking all the drama out of this season!
Definitely the most steady & consistent player this week and really all season. What happened to all that crappy putting from last season? Paul must have passed along a few tips. But a huge tournament for PAK-Mon as all four players made the cut and all were Top 20. 40 points and the Major sidebet victory.
Team Jaustin also had a strong tournament with all players making the cut. Jaustin holds onto 2nd place. Actually with all the points flying everywhere, there were no changes to the standings except Doug and Kevin flipped spots.
For both Doug and Dave, none of their players finished in the top 20. That kind of hurts.
Special thanks to Managers Doctor, Monica and Doug for an outstanding Master’s Viewing Party at Coach’s.
Going back home
It was a lovely adventure at the OSU Spring Game. Kind of like going home back in the suite!
Let's go to Hilton Head
Fun tournament. Such tiny little greens. A signature event so a strong field.
Manager Golfers expected to play
PAK-Mon Scottie, Captain Kirk, Will Zalatoris, Tom Hoge, Andrew Putnam
Commish Ludvig Aberg, Cameron Young, Nick Taylor, Sungjae Im, Cam Davis, Shane Lowry
Doug Wyndham Hotels, Tom Kim, Sahith Theegali, Emiliano Grillo Pad, J.T. Poston
B.T.O. lil Rickie, Harris English
Jim Patrick Cantlay, Brian Harman, Fleetwood Mac, Don Henley
Jaustin Rory, Tony Finau, Si Woo Kim, Austin Schenk
The Doctor Max Homa, George Burns, Sepp Straka, Kurt Kitayama, Lucas Glover, Pete Rose
Kevin Xander Schauffele, Milton Bradley, Justin Thomas, Jimmy Conners, Akshay Bhatia
Big J Matt Fitzpatrick, Jordan Spieth, Collin Morikawa, Jason Day, Matthieu Pavon
Hole #12 - over the years.
Eclipse Event
Mrs. Commissioner and I headed out to experience the eclipse experience Monday afternoon. Rather than just watch it at home, I wanted to get a little deeper into it so that I got the full experience. I’m not sure I’m going to make it the next time it comes through Ohio in 2099. I’ll probably be busy.
I initiated the Doug Bame Travel Protocol. With that, you just randomly travel wherever you want and once you stop, then you are exactly where you are supposed to be. Mrs. Commissioner was not a big fan of this plan. “Are you stopping here? Are we really just going to get out and walk around?” We ended up in Ashley Ohio at a small local “downtown” bar. There’s only one traffic light in Ashley so it’s hard to pinpoint the downtown. I told the bartender that we were just trespassing and he responded that everyone there was. There were about 50 people at the bar/patio. “I know everyone in this town and I don’t know any of you!” - he told me.
Without the silly glasses, you wouldn’t know the moon was attempting to do its magic. With even the slightest sliver of sun shining through, it was still very much daylight. Kind of disappointing. But then the moon stepped up its game. It got mostly dark, street lights came on, the temperature dropped a little, Mugsy wanted to get in her pajamas. But a few minutes later, the sun peeked out the other side and it was blnding again! I took a crappy picture through the silly glasses. Any photo you find on-line will be much better.
And I heard Dark Side of the Moon and Total Eclipse of the Heart enough to last me until the next eclipse.
Interesting Texas tournament
Several FGL franchises did very well this past weekend. Starting with Team Jaustin who moved into 2nd place with three top 10 finishers.
Manager Jim, like Laustin, also picked up 12 points. And a special congratulations goes out to Dustin Hoffman. This was his 500th PGA start. That’s about 25 starts for 20 years. Impressive. But just as impressive is that most of those starts happened on Jim’s team!
Kevin picked up 11 points and also jumped up the leaderboard. Bhatia was on fire. (Hopefully that’s all behind him now) And I got to see what he looks like. Kind of like a computer nerd. But he sure can play. McCarthy shooting a 28 on the back nine on Sunday certainly made it interesting but Bhatia got the win. Kevin’s arch-enemy Doug lost a point last weekend and falls from 2nd to 4th place; just ahead of Kevin.
And Big J has lunged out of the basement. A really crappy weekend for Dave leaves him down in the cellar.
The Master’s is coming up. Our only Major that never changes its address. ESPN has coverage & replay on Thursday and Friday. CBS will bring it home on the weekend.
Manager Golfers expected to play
PAK-Mon Scottie Scheffler, Captain Kirk, Cameron Smith, Will Zalatoris
Commish Ludvig Aberg, Cameron Young, Nick Taylor, Sungjae Im, Cam Davis, Shane Lowry
Doug Wyndham Clark, Tom Kim, Sahith Theegala, Brooks Koepka, Emiliano Grillo, J.T. Poston
B.T.O. Jon Rahm, Viktor Hovland, Rickie Fowler, Harris English
Jim Patrick Cantlay, Brian Harman, Fleetwood Mac, Don Henley, Adam Scott
Jaustin Rory, Tony Finau, Si Woo Kim, Adam Schenk, Hideki Matsuyama, Bryson DeChambeau
The Doctor Max Homa, George Burns, Sepp Straka, Kurt Kitayama, Lucas Glover, Pete Rose
Kevin Xander Schauffele, Milton Bradley, Tyrrell Hatton, Justin Thomas, Corey Conners, Akshay Bhatia
Big J Matt Fitzpatrick, Jordan Spieth, Collin Morikawa, Jason Day, Matthieu Pavon, Niemann
Big J makes Major move ahead of our Major
He’s back. And it feels good to welcome him back. NEWMAN! Byeong Hun An is gone. And honestly, I’m glad. I waste so much time scrolling up and down trying to remember if I look up Hun or An. Just a frustration I don’t need.
Lovely trip downtown Monday
Mrs. Commissioner and myself popped into Bexley to the old Top Steakhouse. Picture of the RatPack in the bathroom, classic dark rooms and Frank playing over the 1972 intercom system.
From there it was down to the famous Ohio Theater for the announcement of 2025 shows.
I guess at least Scheffler didn't win this time but ..... it's starting to get old!
10 more points for Team PAK-Mon. Zaltoris gets red hot on his back nine Friday to just make the cut. That’s the kind of year you need to have to earn the coveted Tommy O Award.
Big J? I have no words.
Valero Texas Open coming up before The Master’s. A pretty decent field using this as a warm-up for Augusta.
Manager Golfers expected to play
Big J Matt Fitzpatrick, Jordan Spieth, Collin Morikawa, Byeong Hun An
Commish Ludvig Aberg
Doug Tom Kim
B.T.O. lil Rickie, Harris English, Sam Ryder Truck, Kevin Streelman
Jim Brian Harman, Fleetwood Mac, Don Henley, Adam Scott, Dustin Hoffman (He’s 86 years old and still trying to make it on the FGL!)
Jaustin Rory, Adam Schenk, Hideki Matsuyama,
The Doctor Max Homa, Lucas Glover
PAK-Mon Andrew Putnam
Kevin Jimmy Conners, Akshay Bhatia
Columbus Fury - don't mess with these ladies
This is not your father’s corporate intramural volleyball league. These girls jump through the ceiling, dive to the floor and just never stop jumping around. I’m pretty sure a volleyball spike in the face might sting a little.
Weird Valspar tournament
20 FGL Golfers started the tournament. 10 missed the cut. It simply wasn’t pretty.
Not much changed. Your Commissioner stayed in 3rd place but snuck up close to Doug and PAK-Mon thanks to Cameron Young’s 2nd place finish.
Dave moves out of the basement! Really! That’s big news. Sharing the cellar at the moment are the Doctor of Golf and Big J.
First two trades have rolled into the FGL. I haven’t liked Eric Cole nor Min Woo Lee and I wanted to have someone play for me this week. So welcome Cam Davis and Mr. Shane Lowry.
Had a wonderful Thursday afternoon with Managers Doug, Monica and Doctor watching my bracket go up in flames.
Paul and Monica enjoy the victory with Scottie and his family
Scheffler continues to carry the load for PAK-Mon.
It’s no wonder his neck and shoulders hurt. He simply does it all! Great week for PAK-Mon, Team Jaustin as well as Doug (with Wyndham Hotels second 2nd place finish in a row)
Tom Kim played just 8 holes Thursday, scored a triple bogey on #17 and then I think promptly threw up and left the course. We’ll have to wait and see if he comes back for Team Doug.
Valspar up next!
Manager Golfers expected to play
Big J Jordan Spieth
Commish Cameron Young, Nick Taylor, Sungjae Im, Eric Cole, Min Woo Lee
Doug No one. Nobody will play
B.T.O. Sam Ryder truck, Kevin Streelman
Jim Brian Harman, Dustin Hoffman
Jaustin Tony Finau, Adam Schenk
The Doctor George Burns, Sepp Straka, Lucas Glover
PAK-Mon Andrew Putnam
Kevin Xander Schauffele, Milton Bradley, Justin Thomas, Akshay Bhatia,
A nice long weekend in Phoenix
It was a chilly 3 night trip out west. Hit a nice Blues bar as well as the Yard House (so many gorgeous taps). Stayed at a Marriott that had a couple golf courses and so many ballrooms. Mugsy wondered why we broke into the convetion area to trespass through the ballroom area. Simply - it is was what Doug would do!
A trip back to Sunbury
Was in PJ’s for lunch the other day. It’s been so many years ago. Now all the booths are gone. This place just makes me think of Paul.
Time for the Players - known for the toughest field all year.
Manager Golfers expected to play
Big J Matt Fitzpatrick, Jordan Spieth, Collin Morikawa, Jason Day, Matthieu Pavon, Byeong Hun An
Commish Ludvig Aberg, Cameron Young, Nick Taylor, Sungjae Im, Eric Cole, Min Woo Lee
Doug Wyndham Clark, Tom Kim, Sahith Theegala, Emiliano Grillo Pad, J.T. Poston
B.T.O. Viktor Hovland, lil Rickie, Harris English, Sam Ryder Truck, Kevin Streelman
Jim Patrick Cantlay, Brian Harman, Tommy Fleetwood Mac, Don Henley, Adam Scott, Dustin Hoffman
Jaustin Rory, Tony Finau, Si Woo Kim, Adam Schenk, Hideki Matsuyama
The Doctor Max Homa, George Burns, Sepp Straka, Kurt Kitayama, Lucas Glover, Pete Rose
PAK-Mon Scottie, Captain Kirk, Will Zalatoris, Tom Hoge, Andrew Putnam
Kevin Xander Schauffele, Milton Bradley, Justin Thomas, Corey Conners, Akshay Bhatia
Third week of FGL 2024 brings a third new FGL Leader
PAK-Mon vaults into the lead with strong performances from their entire squad. Far too much commentary was spent trying to figure out what all Scheffler had done with his putter this week. Well I can tell you. Monica went down to her basement and dug out her 1984 Dunlop putter and mailed it to Scottie. That’s all he needed to dominate Arnie’s tournament. First place for PAK-Mon.
Wyndham Clark Hotels held strong for Doug and brought home a 2nd place finish. Grillo Pad and Theegala also came in Top 10 which jumps Team Doug into 2nd place on your FGL leaderboard.
Adam Schenk is still finding his way in the FGL. On his 18th hole on Friday, he double-bogeyed the hole to miss the cut by just one stroke. Sorry Team Jaustin.
Only a few players missed the cut at Bay Hill. And yet, managers Jim, Doctor and Big J each found ways to lose two players each to the cut.
3/13 - While double-checking the math, I realized that I messed up my own score. Min Woo Lee - I didn’t even remember he was on my team. But he finished 44th at Arnie’s place. 1 point adjustment.
Results from The Players will be updated on Monday 3/18
