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.