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On Thursday March 17th, St. Patrick’s Day, our 2nd annual March Madness event took place. The
weather cooperated for the day and we were actually able to complete the event without any rain. It took
three seniors using all of their fingers and toes, to count the number of participants (55 for the math
challenged). Three stations were set up, one for driving, one for chipping and one for putting with Scott,
Randall and Jason giving great free instruction. One participant was advised to take a week off and then
quit and others received useful instruction as well. After digesting all of this information we were sent out
to the course to translate it to actual playing conditions, well playing conditions as known to the Moraga
Seniors where a 6” bump never leaves a tree in ones’ way. The format was a four person scramble and the
scores were amazingly low. Heading into Camp Moraga for drinks and finger food after the round, it
seemed as if the team of “Oski” Ellis, “Big Lou” Lebherz, “New Kid” Dern and “Another New Kid” Sly
were the leaders because “Big Lou” was heard bellowing “we birdied 3,4, and 8, for a gross 32”. Imagine
their collective surprise when they did not get a sniff of the winnings. They were flabbergasted, bumfuzzled,
and confused but that is the point of the handicap system. In third place Tom Mortimer, “Shoeman” Brown,
the other Brown, and “Ski Champion” Brossart with a net 31. In 2nd place, also with a net 31, was the team
of Mike “I always keep my cool” Strickland, “Barrister” Booth, Mike Murray (of bocce ball fame) and
Jim “I love the Fat Lady” Yeakel. The winning team, with a shocking 27, was another new guy, Charles
Murrin, “Buffalo Joe” Roebuck, and Jerry Ardissone. Congratulations to all winners and losers.
On April 6th the Moraga Seniors held their normal “Senior Thursday” event. Most of the allotted times
were used so the turnout was good. Tied for fourth place with a net of 69, Chuck Healy and “Slick Willie”
Gonsalves, and in third place was Ron Ertola with a 67. 2nd place went to Mr. Ben-Joseph who carded a net
66. “The Splendid One” took first place with a net 65 and he had the gall to complain that he had not won
since October- until it was pointed out that this was the first individual competition since October.
On April 14th, the first round of the much anticipated two day eclectic tournament was held. Each two
man team has to record their one best score for each hole over the two days so day one is an indicator but by
no means a predictor. 12 of the 25 teams are at or below a net of 63 with 6 of our newest members among the
12 teams. Tied for 2nd with an incredible 58 are the cigar smoking duo of Frank Coon and Charles Murrin
along with Rich “Larzoni” and “Awesome” Ostman. Alone in first place with a ridiculous net 56 and a 2
stroke cushion are Dave Hoppock and Steve “Honey Buns” Oliver. We will see if Steve’s “New True Love”
can keep him focused for next week. Stand By.
Upcoming highlights, of course, include our “Guest Invitational” which will be held on June 9th.
Aubrey Copeland did an outstanding organizational job last year and he promises even more fun and
surprises for this year. Mark it on your calendar and be sure to get a partner and sign up! We have a couple
of overnights on the calendar where we have a scheduled event and, because of distance traveled, we will
play another course either the day before or the day after.
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