Monday, January 14, 2013

Sony Update...

Impressive first start as a TOUR member for Russell Henley. I don't think I've ever seen a rookie close like that down the stretch. Tim Clark hits his ball inside Henley four straight times and Henley makes the birdie before Clark gets to putt. Amazing stuff, even Johnny Miller was impressed. Speaking of impressive, how about the start by Russ Tigue? He picked DJ last week and CH3 this week to jump into the lead. Five others had Tim Clark each of them moves into the top 15. On the other end of the spectrum, 14 people are out of the cuts made streak thanks to the likes of Mark Wilson and Zach Johnson among others.

Here are the updated standings heading into the new Billy Tourney...

Russ Tigue -  $1,464,800 - Paid
Troy Engebretson -  $1,200,666 -
Greg Adams -  $1,153,820 -
Andrew Tucker -  $   989,800 - Paid
Sean Scoopmire -  $   817,300 -
Patrick King -  $   759,800 -
Mike Jones -  $   725,200 - Paid
Stefen Lovelace -  $   725,200 - Paid
Tom Roberts -  $   677,824 -
Jim Fisher -  $   677,096 - Paid
Jason Swanson -  $   677,096 - Paid
Blake Brown -  $   667,800 -
Brian Marchant -  $   667,800 - Paid
Brian Remsberg -  $   665,000 - Paid
Jake Louricas -  $   537,300 - Paid
Tim Baker Sr. -  $   514,800 - Paid
Jennifer King -  $   514,800 - Paid
Allen Freedman -  $   499,800 -
Kyle Rubeling -  $   499,800 - Paid
Don Adams -  $   445,200 - Paid
Gray Kitchens -  $   445,200 - Paid
Matt Saler -  $   444,096 - Paid
Alex Yates -  $   397,800 -
Mike Hubbard -  $   235,666 - Paid
Stephen Riddick -  $   216,376 -
Jim Hobart -  $   202,824 - Paid
Ryan Jordan -  $   190,000 - Paid
Travis Brown -  $   188,820 - Paid
Bill Horton -  $   187,096 - Paid
Stefan Manford -  $   187,096 -
Sue Hubbard -  $   155,000 - Paid
Jamie Pimental -  $   155,000 - Paid
Nick Eber -  $   133,224 - Paid
John Reilly -  $   132,496 - Paid
Mark Eber -  $   121,666 -
John Barnes -  $   120,400 - Paid
Jeremy Hammond -  $   120,400 -
Hunter Hughey -  $   120,400 - Paid
Jeff Wilson -  $   120,400 -
Justin Marksamer -  $     73,000 - Paid
Chris Hood -  $     63,000 - Paid
Brian Jones -  $     63,000 - Paid
Joe Eber -  $     61,000 -
Chip Kay -  $     61,000 -
Mark Wilson -  $     61,000 -

Wednesday, January 9, 2013

Hyundai Tourney of Champions

Look out PGA TOUR in 2013. It appears Dustin Johnson is taking the game seriously again. Six practice rounds means he's either ready to step it up or he found some contraband on the back nine somewhere. He also apparently picked up an additional trophy before the season - The Great One 2.0. If your heart is like Brent Musburger's, I wouldn't click here to check here to check her out.

As for our pool, Greg, Troy and Russ are off to a hot start with picks of DJ. No fret newcomers if you didn't make a great pick. There have been several years where players pick a winner the first week and don't make the playoffs. Vice versa for those making bad picks as well.

Updated Standings...


Greg Adams -  $1,140,000
Troy Engebretson -  $1,140,000
Russ Tigue -  $1,140,000
Jim Fisher -  $   665,000
Brian Remsberg -  $   665,000
Tom Roberts -  $   665,000
Jason Swanson -  $   665,000
Andrew Tucker -  $   665,000
Matt Saler -  $   432,000
Jake Louricas -  $   212,500
Stephen Riddick -  $   212,500
Sean Scoopmire -  $   212,500
Tim Baker Sr. -  $   190,000
Jim Hobart -  $   190,000
Ryan Jordan -  $   190,000
Jennifer King -  $   190,000
Travis Brown -  $   175,000
Allen Freedman -  $   175,000
Bill Horton -  $   175,000
Mike Hubbard -  $   175,000
Stefan Manford -  $   175,000
Kyle Rubeling -  $   175,000
Sue Hubbard -  $   155,000
Patrick King -  $   155,000
Jamie Pimental -  $   155,000
Don Adams -  $   120,400
John Barnes -  $   120,400
Nick Eber -  $   120,400
Jeremy Hammond -  $   120,400
Hunter Hughey -  $   120,400
Mike Jones -  $   120,400
Gray Kitchens -  $   120,400
Stefen Lovelace -  $   120,400
John Reilly -  $   120,400
Jeff Wilson -  $   120,400
Justin Marksamer -  $     73,000
Alex Yates -  $     73,000
Blake Brown -  $     63,000
Chris Hood -  $     63,000
Brian Jones -  $     63,000
Brian Marchant -  $     63,000
Mark Eber -  $     61,000
Joe Eber -  $     61,000
Mark Wilson -  $     61,000





































































































































Sunday, September 23, 2012

Cinderella Story...

Brian Marchant moved up from seventh to win the PGA Challenge Championship! Tom Roberts jumped from 10th place to finish second. Both picked Brandt Snedecker and the remainder of the field didn't have three horses to make up the difference. Don Adams holds on for third place.

Another great year and the trophy will be etched with a new name and be ready for presentation at our October 28 golf outing. We have eight signed up now, please let me know if you'd like to join us. Last year we had a great time. 


Brian Marchant - $2,035,200 - $580
Tom Roberts - $1,890,080 - $212
Don Adams - $1,451,560 - $428
Patrick King - $1,347,848 - $35
John Reilly - $1,306,840 - $48
Jennifer King - $931,840 - $458
Greg Adams - $905,846 - $139
John Barnes - $883,753 - $167
Nick Eber - $844,826 - $8
Mike Jones - $739,100 - $8

Sunday, September 9, 2012

Holy Rory!

Wow, I didn't see any of it but I was surprised he won again. I guess we shouldn't be, this guy is in charge. I don't recall us going into the final event without at least one person over $1M. Usually there is a clear cut leader and everyone has to get inventive with their three picks. In this case you probably just need to get the winner (hoping the three at the top don't pick him) and two other top 10's to steal this thing. You have two weeks to figure out your strategy.

MORE ON RORY...
After quick review of what these two playoff wins mean to Rory and his chances of winning $10M in the finale w/o doing much work. Well you'd be surprised to find out, he may finish 2nd or 3rd and still NOT win it. Kind of nuts, but I think it does make it a bit more exciting. The PGA tries to equate it to other playoffs but I'm pretty sure most "teams" that enter the fourth event (err game) having won 2 of the first 3 would at least get a game 5. In golf where these guys are beating fields of 100+ twice in a row, I think he should almost have this wrapped before teeing. Oh well, it's better than when Vijay just had to finish the tourney to win the first one.

In case you want to learn more click here - http://www.pgatour.com/2008/fedexcup/11/25/2009changes.questions/index.html

Don Adams - $830,600
Patrick King - $726,888
John Reilly - $725,080
Greg Adams - $353,526
John Barnes - $340,553
Nick Eber - $296,826
Brian Marchant - $219,200
Jennifer King - $90,880
Mike Jones - $79,580
Tom Roberts - $34,880

Monday, September 3, 2012

Deutsche Bank Championship

Enjoyable golf viewing today save for the part when NBC tried to make Charley Hoffman's back nine 47 into the most important round of golf since the 1947 U.S. Open. I haven't heard NBC hype up something that lame since well, this week's Notre Dame / Purdue game.

On to this week's picks. There is good news and bad news. There are no more cuts this year, BUT that also means Don will be adding to his leading money total so to catch up you're going to have to make a really solid pick. Patrick made the best pick of the week (Snedecker) moving him into second and Don also had a solid pick in Adam Scott. Three more people found out that Bubba is not committed to golf right now.

Everybody is definitely still in this with four total picks remaining.

Don Adams - $722,000
Patrick King - $448,888
John Barnes - $321,300
Brian Marchant - $145,600
Greg Adams - $75,526
Mike Jones - $56,700
John Reilly - $21,080
Nick Eber - $18,826
Jennifer King - $17,280
Tom Roberts - $17,280

Sunday, August 26, 2012

Barclays Update...

Don Adams had the top pick in Dustin Johnson and has a pretty nice lead heading into the second playoff tourney. But with three events left and five total picks, this thing is still wide open. Here are the updated standings...

Don Adams - $464,000
John Barnes - $281,000
Patrick King - $160,888
Greg Adams - $56,700
Mike Jones - $56,700
John Reilly - $21,080
Jennifer King - $17,280
Tom Roberts - $17,280
Nick Eber - $0
Brian Marchant - $0

Sunday, August 12, 2012

PGA Update / Regular Season Finale...

Wow! Lots to talk about after Rory's win at the PGA. First Rory... It's good to see that he is committed to being great. This win could catapult him to a great 2013. He's the second youngest ever to win two majors. Look out golf world - this guy is going to make it tough to win majors for a while. Could be a Tiger like run coming soon.

Jen, Patrick Brian M., John and Hunter all picked Mr. McIlroy. All but Hunter made the playoffs and Jen moved up from third place to win the regular season. Below are the final regular season standings with personal earnings. We will be off for one week before resuming the pool with the first playoff event The Barclays.

If you didn't qualify for the playoffs please let me know if you'd like a check for your winnings or if you'd like it to be applied for your 2013 entry fee.

Remember, we will have a PGA Challenge outing again on Oct. 28...


Player         2012 Total Money Earnings
Jennifer King  -       $10,582,500 - $458
Don Adams - $9,277,527 - $328
John Barnes - $8,033,524 - $167
Greg Adams - $8,011,397 - $139
Brian Marchant $7,737,152 - $80
Patrick King - $7,730,517 - $35
Tom Roberts - $7,505,268 - $12
Nick Eber - $7,194,075 - $8
Mike Jones - $6,942,972 - $8
John Reilly - $6,905,504 - $48
PLAYOFF CUT LINE -
Jason Swanson $6,103,313 - $5
Gary Forte - $5,897,506 - $42
Hunter Hughey $5,724,351 - $25
Stefen Lovelace- $5,630,159 - $26
Chip Forte - $5,596,401 - $25
Allen Freedman $5,277,857 - $7
Andrew Tucker $5,216,171 - $8
Sue Hubbard - $5,093,240 - $25
Tim Baker Sr. - $5,018,330 - $5
Paula Noble - $4,703,724 - $5
Chris Hood - $4,447,325 - $3
Stefan Manford $4,261,851 - $3
Stephen Riddick $4,112,221 - $25
Mark Wilson         $4,098,617 - $26
Justin Marksamer $4,071,339 - $10
Kyle Rubeling - $3,952,359 - $0
Travis Brown - $3,894,827 - $7
Joe Eber -         $3,779,716 - $3
Jim Hobart - $3,754,942 - $1
Jeff Wilson - $3,738,402 - $10
Brian Jones - $3,595,207 - $60
Matt Saler - $3,407,759 - $25
Brian Remsberg $3,344,479 - $0
Sean Scoopmire $3,195,868 - $21
Gray Kitchens - $3,124,230 - $200
Alex Yates - $3,068,302 - $4
Jake Louricas - $2,655,242 - $0
Troy Engebretson $2,484,579 - $0
Doug Oles - $2,273,319 - $0
Wayne Birely - $2,240,921 - $0
Mark Eber - $1,958,263 - $20
Marshall Ledbetter $1,538,447 - $0