10th Tee Box

Today we played Split Rail in Aledo.  It was a bit windy, but a great day on the course.  As usual, it was a two horse race from the start, with Russell maintaining a two stroke lead after 9 holes.  Ed was hitting the ball pretty well today, and if not for a couple of bad holes, would have been in the thick of things.  It was a tough match right to the end, but Mr. Clutch, AKA Russell came through.  What can you say about his clutch putting and short game.  In practice before the round, he put about a dozen sand shots within 3 feet of the cup.  Joel needed to make birdie on the last hole, but alas, it didn't happen.  Russell won with an 82, and Joel had an 83.  Both guys played great golf.  I think Ed shot 90 and as usual, I finished up the field at a sparkling 99.  Next week it's Sugar Tree.