We played Stevens Park in Dallas Saturday.  They have just redone the course and I feel have done a great job.  I think we all liked the layout really well, and there are some great views of downtown Dallas from several places on the course.  On the back nine, the wind began picking up pretty well and seemed to affect everyone except TGO (the great one) who shot an incredible 81.  I think Joel shot an 89, Ed took pity on me and let me finish with a 98 and he closed it out with a 99.  I called my wife and told her I finished third!  She asked me if only 3 people played?  BADDA BING! 

We played from the blues, which really shouldn't have made much difference, but Joel was really psyched out over it.  I tried to side with him as he was whining over this, but it was still only 6000 yards.

Next week we play Bear Creek West, and it should be a great day.

Last Saturday, the 4 amigos played Whitestone in Benbrook.  The course was in good shape and the greens were "lightning fast".  It seemed the slightest tap sent the rock way past the hole.
As usual, Russell smoked us all with a very well managed 87.  Joel started off like a banshee and looked like he was going to run away with the match, but Russell always manages to dominate.  Joel finished with an 89.  Ed had a 99, and I had a 100.  I was really excited that I came close to not being last, but I did hit a few nice drives.

I think what separates Russell and Joel is their ability to manage their games.  When Joel can control his drives he is a formidable opponent, but week in and week out, you just have to go with Russell.

This Saturday, we are playing Stevens Park in Dallas.  It has been re-done and should be in really nice shape.  Stay tuned for more.

Well I was out last Saturday entertaining family visiting from California, and it sounds like I missed some great golf.  Joel was in a zone according to Russell.  He shot a 79!!  Russell shot an 84 and Bob had an 86.  Higgy came in last with a 106.  Waterchase is a great course and can be chakllenging, so kudos to all the guys.

I will be doing a community project this coming Saturday feeding the homeless at Unity Park in Fort Worth with my wife.  I am really looking forward to the following Saturday, no matter where we are playing.

We played Saturday at Whitestone and to my surprise, the course was in pretty good shape.  They have recently filed for bankruptcy but it was in fine shape.  As usual, Russell and Ed played another 9 holes while Joel and I hit the road.

As for the round, it was nip and tuck between Joel and Russell.  It was also nip and tuck for a while between Ed and me until he pulled away with a 98.  As usual I came in last with a 105.  Oh, Russell and Joel;  they finished with 83's.  I don't keep tally of where I am during the round, but to listen to Joel and Russell bitch about their game you would think they were playing awful.  I guess that is why they beat me like a drum.  Their ability to keep it together throughout the round.  Russell did have a few holes where he was trying to decide on using either the P or the S, but I think he made wise choices as usual.

Next week we are playing at Eagle Mountain Lake, which should be fun.  Stay tuned for a round up next week.

Saturday we played Split Rail.  It has rained the night before and so we were cart path only.  The course was in pretty good shape and the weather was great. 

Joel rebounded from his swearing, club throwing round in the 90's to a smooth 83.  Russell, as usual cranked out a nice 85.  If he could have gotten a few putts to drop early in the round, I think he would have won the match.  Ed played well also, and as usually I cam in last with a 95.  It could've been a lot better but I finished the last 5 holes at 13 over!!!! I am serving notice on the group for next week, however, that I have clearance from the doctor to use tylenol, so hopefully I won't hurt as bad.  We are playing Whitestone in Burleson next week.  It will be interesting to see what kind of shape the course is in since they have filed for bankrupcy protection along with Hidden Creek and Lost Creek.

Well we played Sugar Tree last Saturday.  It was COLD for the first 3 holes but warmed up nicely after that.  Russell, as usual, played pretty well.  He shot an 85, which pretty much smoked the rest of the group.  Bob Tole played with us, and it was really nice to have him with the group.  I think Bob came in 2nd with a mid 90's score.  Joel and I stunk up the course.  I shot a sparkling 103 and Joel played so badly for him that he even lost interest in major cussing and club throwing.  I think he shot 99.  Ed is in Pagosa for the balloon festival, which is awesome to see.  I think this week the regular foursome are playing Split Rail.  Hopefully I can get back into the 90's.

This week it's Sugar Tree in Dennis, TX.  I usually play pretty poorly there but it isn't because of the conditions.  Ed's going to be out of town so it will be Joel, Russell, Me and Higgy.  It should really be fun and COOL!!

I expect Russell to bounce back with a LOW round this week.  He has really been playing well lately.  He just let the course conditions get to him last week.  I'm sure that won't happen this week.  We are meeting at IHOP around 6:00 for breakfast.

We are having a family cookout this afternoon.  It should be fun.  I will be getting another buzz cut since the hair is growing back pretty well.  The radiation is killing my hair in specific spots so I would rather cut it all off.  I don't think it looks as bad.  So far I am tolerating chemo and radiation OK.  I have been walking about 2.5 hours per week to help my back and I think it's working. 

Have a blessed Labor Day.  Try to be a blessing to someone today.