Golfer’s Gone Wild Recap; Women’s Golf Month

Well, the party has come and gone. As for the golfers? Clearly, they’ve gone wild. The third annual Golfers Gone Wild tournament was another huge success. With two shotguns going at 8am and 2pm, golfers had plenty of time to find their birdies, avoid the bogeys, and drink their suds. Or tequila. Don’t worry, they also bestowed the golfers with Bloody Marys for those needing an early morning “wake up” call.

They didn’t forget about you, beer lovers. The kegs were fully tapped on the short par 4, 15th. Players chose their suds, then chose their fate by trying to clear the water. Many tried, and many failed. Sure, there were groups who laid up, but where’s the fun in that?! Yes, the tees were up, but players still had to hit a great shot. If you haven’t been to Twin Oaks lately, you need to make your tee time now! The course is in great shape and they have moved the pro shop across the parking lot. The pro shop abuts the new grill, 2 Oaks Pub.

After making the turn, players were greeted on the par 3 10th with pink margaritas and a game called “Beat the Clock.” The fastest foursome to get their ball into the hole, won golf prizes and golf discounts. Some teams would tee off one at a time and race to the hole. Others would send four balls into the air at the same time. In my opinion, that’s the best strategy. But, wait! What about those pink margaritas?! The girls mixed them early and often and plenty of the players indulged.

Behind the pro shop, the beer garden was in full swing with The Damn Dirty Apes providing the sounds and Hooters providing the wings and suds. If you haven’t heard The Damn Dirty Apes before, drummer Chad LaShelle welcomes you to a taste. The perfect cover band for the perfect cover up of a bad round of golf. Famous Grouse doused you with their finest scotch and there was plenty of it. 

Cruising around the course, players found the Bloody Mary table on the par-3 7th, over the pond. Tees were put at 125 yards and Sean, from Reidy Creek, was shaking up some tasty drinks. If players wanted, they would have Sean hit a shot on the green for the team. It’s just a wedge for Sean, so odds were pretty good. If you missed it this year, make sure to get your foursome ready for next years scramble. You have a year to prepare. I have faith in you.

The month of May was a great month for local golf and was a month where Jason Dufner’s name came up in almost every conversation about golf. He won twice in the span of four weeks and almost completed the hat trick if it weren’t for Zach Johnson. And Johnson almost gave Dufner the Crown Plaza Invitational by forgetting to move his coin back to its original position on the 72nd  hole.  Johnson was in breach of Rule 20-7c (Playing From Wrong Place; Stroke Play). The penalty in stroke play is two strokes. Johnson was up by three strokes when he violated the rule. He made his putt for par but then had to change it to a six, holding on to a one stroke victory. Moreover, how did his caddy forget to remind him to move his coin back?! Imagine if Johnson had lost the tournament due to that violation. Johnson may have had to call in Donald Trump for the famous words, “You’re fired!”

June had always been a great month for golf. The U.S. Open always humbles the best players in the world and showcases 3-4″ rough. Driving accuracy and ball striking are always paramount in the U.S. Open and this year won’t be any different. June is also women’s month in golf. The entire month of June, JC Golf will be offering special programs to women of all ages hoping to attract more women to the game of golf. If golf needs anything, it needs more women players. Only 6% of adult women play golf. Trust me, the men miss them on the course. Especially the single men. If you’re a beginner or a veteran, come on out to the course and let our pros handle the rest. Make sure you follow JC Golf on twitter for all your upcoming specials.

We say goodbye to May gray and welcome June gloom. That also means the kiddos are out of school and summer golf camps are right around the corner. Click here for all the information on junior camps and junior golf specials.

“A kid grows up a lot faster on the golf course. Golf teaches you how to behave.”-Jack Nicklaus

Hit ’em straight!

Eddie