5 Challengers played on a gorgeous crisp December day, sunny, high of 47 with 5 to 15 mph breeze. Perennial number 1 tag holder, Nick Kight, trailed early after #6, Andy, and #8, Brian, jumped out to a one stroke lead carding 2s on hole one and everyone parred hole two. Nick rolled off 4 birdies to take the lead for the rest of the round carding a 48, 8 down. We played all concrete tees, from the top on hole 10, pins were in long on holes 2, 3, 5, 6, 9 (10 was in short-short in the woods), 12, 13, and 15 for a par 56.The battle for the #6 tag came down to the wire with Andy falling short by 2 strokes allowing Brian to win it with a solid 53, 3 down. Josiah won the #11 tag from Eric Naylor by shooting a solid 30 on the back 9 after trailing Eric by 2 strokes on the front. Highlights were Eric's long putt on holes one and for to save par, and 3 players (Nick, Brian, and Josiah) carding birdie 3s on hole 13, Nick and Eric birdied long hole 6 with 3s. In a bizarre turn of fate, we found the remnants of the Crown Royal event on hole 6 near the pin in the form of a 3/4ths full bottle of Crown Royal and a shot glass, which we put to good use for the remainder of the round. Cool Collar Bone Dan joined us walking and providing lively commentary from holes 3 through hole 17.
#1 Nick Kight 48 #1
#8 Brian #6
#6 Andy #8
#17 Josaih #11
#11 Eric Naylor #17
Don't forget Ray McClaughlin is foreman for a Course Appreciation/New Years Round on January 2nd to clear thorns on holes 3 through 6. Bring your gloves, rope and clippers!
