Wednesday, Oct. 10th, 11:30AM CDT, Captains Birk and Peyton met via teleconference to decide the pairings for the first round of the Fall Classic. Captain Peyton won the coin toss. This may have been the first sign of the Blue team's attempt to manipulate the system; however, rumor has it that the coin toss was witnessed by a Hooter's girl. Captain Peyton immediately threw out the formidable team of FP & JR. Captain Birk seemingly unimpressed responded with the talented duo of BB & GL, and then fired his biggest gun in the team of JP & BW. Captain Peyton jumped all over that by responding with the gritty team of DS & DR. Those and the rest of the matches are listed below. Good luck! We'll see you on Saturday!
Match | Blue Team | Red Team |
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Match #1 | FP & JR | BB & GL |
Match #2 | DS & DR | JP & BW |
Match #3 | DN & MS | RC & MM |
Match #4 | PP & RT | DC & DBK |
Match #5 | MN & DL | RH & SM |
The Fall Classic, has been booked for a 4 day/3 night trip to Waterwood National for Saturday Oct. 13-Tuesday Oct. 16. The package is $383.05 and includes all golf, carts, accommodations, 3 breakfasts, 3 dinners, and a hamburger buffet on Saturday.
The entry fee is $75 plus $15 for the Calcutta. The Calcutta is optional, but everyone participates.
At this time Waterwood has rooms available on Friday night, October 12th, for $60 ($30/person). The drive to Waterwood from Baton Rouge is 4 1/2 to 5 hours. If anyone would like a room for Friday night, they must let me know this week.
Driving Directions (Baton Rouge to Waterwood)
The Fall Classic Weather Forcast
If you have Google Earth installed, you can click on the link below and get a dynamic sneak preview of Waterwood National.
Waterwood National via Google EarthFor all of you going on the trip that are, well how should I put this, "chronologically gifted", Frank has found the answer to your prayers.
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Handicaps & Ryder Cup Teams
The handicaps have been set and the captains have selected their teams.
The Handicaps:
Name | Hcp |
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RC | 5 |
DS | 6 |
JP | 8 |
BW | 9 |
FP | 12 |
BB | 12 |
DN | 13 |
MN | 13 |
SM | 13 |
DBK | 14 |
PP | 14 |
JR | 14 |
MM | 14 |
MS | 14 |
GL | 16 |
DC | 17 |
RT | 17 |
RH | 18 |
DL | 18 |
DR | 18 |
The Ryder Cup teams:
Blue Team | Red Team |
---|---|
PP | DBK |
DL | DC |
DN | RC |
MN | RH |
FP | GL |
DR | SM |
JR | JP |
DS | BW |
MS | BB |
RT | MM |
Format
This year's format will be different from past Classics. We will still have the Individual 72 hole Championship, but the rest of the competition will be Ryder Cup formats, including 2 man team matches, individual matches, plus the 2 man 3/3/3. This year's Captains will be Perry and Birk. A draft will be held as soon as handicaps are finalized.
Saturday PM:
- 1st round of 72 hole championship
- Ryder Cup: 2 man, 18 hole match play with handicaps, 1 pt per hole, plus 1 pt for the front, 1 pt for the back, and 2 pts for winning the whole match. 22 possible points
Sunday AM:
- 2nd round of 72 hole championship
- Ryder Cup: 2 nine hole individual matches with handicaps. 1 pt per hole, plus 1 pt for winning the match. Total of 10 pts per match.
Sunday PM:
- Ryder Cup: nine hole, 2 man, 3/3/3 matches. 1 pt per hole, plus 1 pt for winning the match. Total of 10 pts per match
Monday AM:
- 3rd round of 72 hole championship
- Ryder Cup: same as Saturday PM
Monday PM:
- Ryder Cup: same as Sunday PM
Tuesday AM:
- Final round of 72 hole championship
- Ryder Cup: same as Sunday AM