P.B. Dye Course Reviewed
The Commish reviews a challenge in Ijamsville, MD
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Mr. FourSkin and the Aston Martin
In a departure from our weekly match, Bill "Mr. FourSkin" Cockey took part in a charity event not sponsored by the BGA. Of course someone else paid his entry fees. This event and his sensational shotmaking earned him yet another nickname...In a way that exemplified the 2011 season, our final round was washed out on Wed., Oct. 12. Even though there had only been one lost round this year, there were at least a dozen times that our wives and friends made fun of our be-draggeled looks after we finished yet another soggy or muddy or, yes, even icy round. From our first round in March through the last round in October we have played in every kind of weather Baltimore has to offer. Hail? We played in it. Snow flurries? Yeah, them too. Hurricane watch? Tornado warnings? Yep, we finished at least 20 minutes before they hit. T'storms and lightning? Of course we played in that although we do tend to pause and think about the lightning. Beautiful 75 degree weather? Well I think we had it once or twice. Triple digit temperatures? Sure, it is Baltimore in the summer, you know. The time we were rained out we got to the sixth green before the free-flowing currents between our balls and the cup prevented us from putting. We are dedicated, to say the least.
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Mid-Year Review of the 2011 BGA Season
Ocean City Experience #1 a Winner!
For only playing 2 rounds of golf, the first 'Myrtle North" trip was a resounding success. In fact, we have decided that this will become at least a twice yearly event. Within a week or two we will be posting a new "OC Experience" section similar to our "Myrtle Experience." The golf ranged from a low 9-hole total of 42 all the way up to a resounding 68. Throw in a great local bar to hang out in and a nearby casino that just opened up and what more could you ask for in a golf getaway?
The Snowman Speaks
Keep up with golf from "Frosty's" unique view by visiting his very own page. Be afraid, be very afraid. Actually The Snowman, a lifelong member of the BGA, just recently brought his handicap to 18 (for nine holes, mind you) and is willing to "share" some of his thoughts about this great game. It just proves you don't have to be good to enjoy this great game. After the first month of the 2011 season Frosty has a clear lead in The Race For The Cheeseburger and the coveted Specimen Cup.
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embroidered Tees and Hats
Bill Murray Wins a "Snowman's Chapeau"
The BGA's Board of Directors has awarded one of our coveted "Snowman Chapeaus" to Bill Murray in recognition of his fine play in winning the AT&T National Pro-Am at Pebble Beach. Mr. Murray's partner for the event, D.A. Points, recorded his first 
PGA Tour victory. Perhaps best known as "Carl Spackler," the greenskeeper in the movie "Caddyshack," Mr. Murray's golf game has come a long way and he contributed some fine shots to help his team win the event. Somewhere I know this "Cinderella Story" has Jack Lemmon just a little jealous as he tried for over 40 years before his death just to make the cut at this event and never got to play the final round on Sunday. Pictured above is a stand-in for Bill Murray since he was not available to model his new hat.
Hats and Shirts
They're here. The BGA Store is now open. The tee shirts are heavy 100% cotton Hanes Tagless Tees, available in 2 colors, Stonewashed Green and Natural. Both the hats and shirts are embroidered with the Snowman logo re-created in a 10,000 stitch work of art.
Send us a photo of you and/or your buddies displaying BGA Gear and we will post it on a new "BGA Gear Gets Around" page.
Hey, you don't have to be good to enjoy this game!
Monumental Achievements from Myrtle Beach:
Be sure to check out the Monumental Achievement Awards that are posted for The Myrtle Experience. Myrtle Beach has produced some truly astonishing golf from our intrepid Bad Golfer brothers. The Crackpot's own raconteur and gregarious(?) bartender, Kevin "C'Mon Thirteen" Levine has at least two "moments to remember." Give thanks that you are just reading about them and not having lived through these poignant moments.
Upcoming Events (see Schedule for additional details)
- Wed., Oct. 26, 4:45 @ Mt. Pleasant GC, FINAL ROUND OF THE 2011 SEASON, rescheduled from Oct. 11
Do you know what a mid-mashie is? How about a niblick? If you have ever wondered what these names really mean then click here.
COMING SOON...."The Squirrel's Nuggets"
At the moment we are in pre-production of a series of 90 second FREE GOLF TIPS and instructions from Gary Marlowe, a golf instructor and former PGA Tour pro. If there are any particular problems you would like addressed then please "Ask The Commish" and he will be sure to pass them on to Gary.