2015

Anticipation for the KWGA’s final regular season event is at a fever pitch as the long and winding road has finally come to a fork. After 19 weeks of grueling fun, the KWGA will decide the league’s Top 8 playoff participants this coming Thursday and Friday in the league’s first ever 2 day event. The intrigue and build up is unprecedented and will no doubt draw huge galleries to KenWo GC during a busy week for its membership. The importance of this week can be measured in so many ways but mostly by just how prepared the field is this week. KWGA Sportsnet reporter Scoop McCracken caught up with several in the field this week.

Scoop: Waldo, you have taken so much heat this season for needing personal care workers to get you to and from the golf course but here you are, right in the middle of things after being on the outside of the playoff race for most of the season. What gives anyway?

Waldo learned early that being assertive and having a psychological advantage was just as effective as having skill. “Being a bully comes naturally. Just watch on Thursday.” ~Waldo-Murray

Waldo-Murray: Scoop, these guys may think they know me…but they don’t. Beneath this veneer of self-centredness and school yard “bully” tactics lies a man with steely resolve and an ability to wear down my opponents. I use the Beverage Cart as a pseudo-time out, like in wrestling when they roll out of the ring. Ric Flair was a master as that. Knowing just when to get that few extra inhales of oxygen. I have worked hard on my game lately. No, you don’t see me on the range but who says that bowling can’t help with ones golf skills? Thursday will be an opportunity for me to prove that my late-season surge is no fluke. My only concern is, if I make the playoffs, will Harold be able to commit to 3 more Saturdays of getting me to the golf course. Time will tell.

Scoop: Sheriff, your image in this league is that of a “Man’s man”, tough and rugged. We know you are not at 100% right now…but will you really be wearing a girdle again this week? Why even play if you have already qualified for the playoffs?

It’s not Plan A nor do I like wearing it. But if it makes me play better golf, then I will do what I have to do.” ~Sheriff

Sheriff: First of all Scoop, I play because that’s what I was born to do. As far as the girdle, I don’t care about being teased. It’s gone on since I was a child playing in the dock yard in Yarmouth. This week is a chance for me to take back the #1 seed, something I got used to this season and something I believe is mine. The Hunchback can think he is #1 but I know differently. Just look at him. If you can’t tell he was bullied when he was younger you must be developmentally delayed. Friday will be redemption after last week’s debacle. If not, I will walk home in my girdle.

Scoop: Bud, some say that you took last week off because you ran into an old flame. What’s his or her name? We want to look them up on Facebook. Do you really think that is good preparation heading into such an important event?

Air Bud’s preparation was called into question after missing last week to pursue pressing needs. “Hey, I know how to play in big games. Frig off alright?” ~Air Bud

Air Bud: Hey Scoop, did they ask Joe Namath if he stayed in the night before his famous guarantee in Super Bowl 3? I don’t think so. He was out chasing more skirts than a cat in an alley full of dumpsters. My golf game is not predicated on preparation. My swing is grooved and I am a witch doctor remember? The mental game comes easy for me. Thursday will be a coronation of my comeback this season. People had me counted out, just like the Colts counted us out in that famous Super Bowl. I will make the playoffs…I guarantee it.

This week’s action tees off at 12:21pm Thursday with the group of Fisher, Burke, Carey and Locke followed by Murray, Simmons, Bryson and Woodworth at 12:30pm. Tickets are still available at the Box Office. Friday’s action starts at 12:57pm with the group of Poirier, Gavin, Henigar and Ellliott followed by Newcombe, D.Thomson, Whte and Amirault at 3:12pm. 

Fellas, I will post the scores on the website following Thursday’s round. Please leave the scorecards and money in the Pro Shop. I will leave the pink basket with the containers and cards there for you to pick up before your round (if I am not there myself.). Let’s have some fun!

~The Commissioner

We will never forget…