Here's a glimpse of what you're playing for (besides fun and pride):
The Pros have their Ryder Cup. The Amatuers have The Walker Cup. Us bloggers now have our own ......"Cup". (Need a name????)
Remember, keep May 8th open. I will be meeting with Capts. Booth and Booth and announcing teams soon.
And remember.......Heiragotu Mr. Robotu!
As Lorenzo Macintosh Jr. would say...This shit is real!!! Anytime a trophy is on the line, it ramps up the competition. Looking forward to May 8th.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous trophy!!! Kudos Commissioner Fritz, you have done an outstanding job.
ReplyDeleteHow about the "Barger Cup." Apparently Jorn Barger was the founding father who coined the term "blog" in 1997. Just a thought.
Hopefully DA Booth and I will convene with Commissioner Fritz, sometime soon, to pick teams and finalize the tournament specifics.
I was thinking today of the rules that shall govern our tournament play. Granite the rules probably won't apply to much during the team scramble format but some should be established for the individual formats.
We have 2 options. One option is that we just use straight forward USGA and the local course rules to govern our play.
Or, we could use a modified rules format to assist in the speed of play and to make our time on the course more enjoyable.
Here is what I was thinking for a modified rules system.
1) Golfers may improve their lie anywhere on the golf course except for hazards (sand, water, etc..) and within reason. Improved lies should be within the immediate area of where your golf ball lies. Casual water rule will be in effect.
2) While the lie may be improved the golfer's path of ball flight may not be improved. (ie.. if your ball is 5 feet behind a bush/tree you may improve the lie but NOT move the away from the obstruction as to avoid striking the obstruction with the ball).
3) Penalties for such things as OB, lost balls, water hazards,etc... I suggest that we modify these as well. Normally the rule would be that if you hit a ball OB you must drop and rehit from that spot. Same for a lost ball but a ball in the water is a bit different.
For the OB or lost ball I suggest that we not re-hit from the spot but go to the area that the golfer and his opponent can agree the ball went OB, or was lost, and hit from there. And of course the appropriate penalty shot(s) would apply to your score.
Shots into the water would be dropped where the ball crossed the last point of land before entering the water. Course approved drop areas supercedes any of the modified drop rules. Penalty stroke(s) apply as they normally would.
4) No mulligans (or as some people call them "re-hits") and all putts must be putted out unless your opponent(s) give you the putt. Will not apply for the scramble round (all putts must be putted out).
As "Keep It Rollin" said before... "We ain't playing for 5 grand" but I feel we need some sort of ruling system or everyone will win.
5) Everyone must enjoy themselves and have a good time. Cursing, pouting, trash talking, and/or the throwing of golf equipment, will not be tolerated. This is a "Gentlemens game" and we all need to hold ourselves to the highest standard.
6) Any other rule(s) questions that may arise will be addressed by the Commissioner and the team captains at the time they come into question.
7) All golfers participating will be required to wear the appropriate golfing attire. Nike polo shirts, Nike slacks, Nike shoes, Nike socks, Nike underwear, Nike hats, and Nike sunglasses are approved apparel.
8) Smoking, chewing tobacco, and alcoholic beverages are permitted during the tournament. Or anytime for that matter.
9) No harassing of the beverage cart girl if she is hot and no harassing of the beverage cart girl if she is not hot.
10) All cellular phones and pagers must be set to silent. Got that CHIEF77 ???
I hope everyone is ready for this fantastic event and if you are lucky enough to be a part of "Team FIGJAM" (my team) then lucky you!
Best Regards,
The Buck
TOTW Deputy Commissioner and Team FIGJAM Capt.
Bravo Buck, I could not of said it better. I agree with the modified scoring system. It just makes the play of golf a lot quicker and smoother. The only thing I disagree with is the heckling of the cart girl (espically if she is hot) and the cursing (Tiger is the MAN!!!!). I'm not sure if you know who anonymous is, but we had several good times together! It would be an honor to be on team FIGJAM b/c you "want me on your team you need me on your team".
ReplyDeleteUntil next time, don't sweat the small things!!
Well as far as proper attire I will be wearing my Nike fire helmet and fire boots. The rule for the beverage cart girl "F-That" shes fair game she knew the risk when she took the job. No Mulligans!, you lost your mind on that one you have been snorting to much powder off the white powder donuts as you sit in your patrol car, lol! Yes I will abide by rule #10 and will have it set on viberate! Everything else sounds good to go!
ReplyDeleteFirst of all Chief 77, there will be NO mulligans and I don't want to hear you start bitching about how many strokes you get! We're all in the same boat...and no there is no such thing as a 45 handicap!
ReplyDeleteAlso, who are you kidding! You always have your cellphone, pager, and scanner set to vibrate......you're just no gonna be allowed to keep them in your pants and continually calling yourself like you normally do.....zing!!!!!!!!!
by the way...have you ever sat on the clothes dryer while it's on?
This sounds really nice.
ReplyDeleteThe cart girl has no chance in hell with Motorman playing. She's going to feel violated the second he enters the parking lot.
DABooth, I hope you pick a non-gay name for your team.
CHIEF77... Isn't there a fire somewhere (that you started) that needs to be put out?
ReplyDeleteBottle... I agree. The beer cart wench stands no chance when Motorman sniffs the scent. He will carry her and the beer cart into the woods and have his way with both.
Anonymous... Yes we have had some memoriable times. Hopefully no one will pull "A Tommy" the day of the event.
My team name is in honor of this years Masters Champion - Phil Nippleson. "FIGJAM" is the nickname his peers on the PGA Tour gave him. Apparently they think he is a dickhead too. "FIGJAM" stands for "Fuck I'm Good, Just Ask Me."
I think most if not all of those rules are standard. I have been on the course and heard the obligatory "Son-of-a-B*%#h" after a bad shot, and will probably use that A LOT!
ReplyDeleteMost if not all of the rules are fine, but I need clarification on some of the "lie improvements". Can we use the Nut Marvel "lift and identify" method at any time???
On the drops... i.e. ball goes OB (and unattainable) on 2nd shot, therefore leaving the next shot to be hit from where the 2 opponents agree upon, stroke #4... correct?
1 off tee, 2 OB, 3 drop, 4 hit.
and Buck agreed on the rules
I would just like to point out the picture of Fritz's desk with nothing on it, must be nice to sit in the big office and watch TV all day
ReplyDeleteYes... The Nut Marvel lift and identify rule is in place.
ReplyDeleteI will try and clarify the best I can.
There are 2 rules on most golf courses (not counting Professional events) that apply. Summer rules and Winter rules.
Summer rules are used in the summer when golf courses are in their best shape. This means the ball must be played down. Meaning you can not ove the ball or fluff your lie.
Winter rules are used during the crappy months when golf courses are dormant and not in the best shape. This rule allows you to improve your lie in just the fairway of the hole you are playing.
I took it one step further which we will call "My Rules." Improving your lie means just that. Say your ball is in a hole, or down in rough, or you just like the way it's sitting - then you can place the ball to your liking (no tees).
This is allowed anywhere on the course except for hazards (bunkers, water, ditches, etc.) So you can improve the lie in your fairway, the fairway on the other hole you sliced it over to, in the rough, in the woods, around the greens.
As far as OB and lost balls go:
The official rule is that if you hit a ball OB or lose it you must drop it at the spot you hit OB or hit is lost from.
Lets say you are teeing off and your drive goes OB. The shot that went OB is shot 1 and counts as the OB or lost ball. The drop or re-tee is the penalty stroke therefore stroke 2. Then the next shot is shot 3. Lost ball is the same rule. If you drive on after your tee shot and realize it's lost then you are required to go back to the spot where you hit the shot that ended up lost and re-hit. So the shot you lost is 1, going back and dropping or re-teeing is the penalty stroke (2), and the next shot is 3.
My rule takes the dropping or re-teeing from the original spot out of play. You tee off and hit it OB you will go to the spot where it was determined to go OB and drop there. OB is 1, the drop at the OB/lost ball spot is the penalty (2), and the next shot from there is 3.
This rule is just taking the distance out of the penalty, not the penalty stroke(s). Obviously it's more beneficial to all not to have to re-hit from the tee or original spot and be able to go the spot it landed and go from there.
Hope this was helpful?
And what does the last part of your blog mean, "And buck agreed on the rules"????
Is that his office??? I thought he took the pic at a furniture store. Isn't that the Besche brothers in the background?
ReplyDeleteAs one of the Captains i agree with all rules with the exception of Rule #5, if this rule is in place i do not believe my team will be able to participate.
ReplyDeleteIf Chief77 turns his phone and pager off, that would be the first time that ever happened. Plus he will need his phone to send x-rated text messages to all the other Fireman not playing.
The cart girl has ZERO chance, if she somehow gets away from MOTORMAN then The Chief77 will definetly get her.
Anonymous im not sure who you are but i think i have a good idea of what "A TOMMY" is and that would be bad, unless of course Chief77 did it.
Bottle i was thinking "Team Beiber". Oh you said Non-Gay.
Anonymous....keep workin and someday you too may get an office......oh that's right, your cellphone is your office....
ReplyDelete1. "Rollin" your ball over for a better lie is approved. Non of us are pros and this isn't the Masters
2. Obviously you may not move your ball from behind a post, tree, etc... I also state that you cannot move from rough to fairway or change conditions, ie...if it's in the sand then cannot move out of sand.
3. Still thinkin on the OB revision. Not sure I like the removal of loss of distance.
4. NO MULLIGANS
5. If you act like Tiger than there should be no reason to worry about your on course behavior. But please....not as many "G Damnits" or "J Christ"
6. I'm the bottom line on all rules questions
7. Please buy some NIKE gear before the 8th as the children in Bangkok making .10 an hour sewing Air Jordans need the work
8. You are sponsible for your own smokes and securing a ride from the course if too much to drink. I will not be babysitting
9. I will be briefing the cart girl the day before. She'll just think you're an immature idiot anyway....besides her crotch will probably be too sweaty from riding around in the heat..............Your crotch got sweaty just reading this
10. This I'm serious on....unless it's a family emergency instruct your wife/girlfriend/firemen buddies DO NOT CALL during the golf!!!!! They can wait til later to ask your opinion on what color to paint the foyer..
Besche Bros don't carry any furniture that nice...
Once again per our phone conversation FRITZ, I am protesting the No Mulligan Rule, thats BS, especially for those of us who haven't played in while. But per FRITZ anyone who tees off on the first tee with their cock out gets a mulligan, I am game! Also I am every bit of a 30 to 32 handicap, trust me :)! Also the phone agreement I will have it on Silent, not viberate, no more debating on that issue, unless I worked for DEP where it wouldn't matter :) HA HA!
ReplyDeleteEnough with the secret phone agreements.
ReplyDeleteAll mighty Fritz, like Buck said playing from the spot of OB, Water, etc. will speed up play and like you said, WE ARE NOT PROFESSIONALS AND THIS ISNT THE MASTERS.
Also does anyone else think its weird Chief77 wants people to tee off with their cocks out on the first tee. Looks like the cart girl is safe with him.
Rules look good to me...And I am all for Team Beiber...I will start styling my hair in honor of him this minute. And if memory serves me correct, Heritage cart girls are normally more than adequate, so that should make things fun. Looking forward to the 8th.
ReplyDeleteI might honor the great Danny Mitchell and call my team "Team Teeter Totter"
ReplyDeleteonly if i'm on your team can you use that name, but funny none the less.
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