THE COUNTDOWN IS ON

Players, Patrons Ready for 2018 Masters

Final preparations for Saturday’s 6th annual KWGA Masters are under way and a bevy of participants could be seen on the course for Wednesday’s Men’s Night where conditions were borderline nightmarish. Ken-Wo showed just how difficult a short course can play if the winds pick up from any direction, but especially breeze out of the west. Saturday’s forecast calls for winds out of the Southwest with gusts up to 15 Km/Hr with a high of 23 degrees Celsius, certainly a reprieve in comparison. “Dealing with crosswinds is difficult for amateur golfers, especially ones with emotional handicaps like mine.” said a disgusted Commissioner following his round Wednesday. 

So without further adieu, let’s get to Saturday’s odds.

WEASIE (1-2)- He knows how to win with a handicap this week that gives plenty of cushion. One of a few men who can shoot a 61 net without a camper.

FOGG (2-1)- Has been playing under par on a regular basis with ability to make birdies. No one is longer when he hits it and will always be relaxed one way or another.

Mr. OCTOBER (3-1)- Hasn’t fared well in previous Masters but his start in 2018 points to a different outcome this time around.

BIGGEST JOHNSON (4-1)- A recent round in the 70’s fired a warning shot over the KWGA bow. How can he not play relaxed with THAT pension on the way?

INSPECTOR GADGET (5-1)- Another man with a low net window. Recent form has been positive with a tie for 1st two weeks ago. If the world tilts a little to the left Saturday he could be wearing a jacket.

DENIM COWBOY (6-1)- Made his pro debut at The Masters 3 years ago. Still looking for a signature win on Tour. The question is…can he peel himself away from World Cup coverage?

Mr. WILDCAT (13-2)- Anniversary party. Check. New kitchen. Check. Masters Green Jacket? A windblown 77 during Wednesday’s Men’s Night points to good things Saturday.

CAPTAIN SHITACULAR (7-1)- The 2015 champions can powder the golf ball as hard as his son’s slap shot. But will the putting stroke be there? Or is it back to fixing Doug’s furnace in the basement?

BANNISTER-HENNIGAR (8-1)- People tend to overlook this man and sometimes for good reasons. However, he is big game hunter looking for a reason not to drive to Toronto this summer.

WHERE’S WALDO? (9-1)- George Jones was famous for missing the odd gig but Waldo plays majors and not guitars. A worrisome limp and Nick’s empty cart could get in the way of a Green Jacket?

MAXWELL-SMART (10-1)- Has used a hammer lately as much as a 9 iron. We know he has PLENTY of green in his wardrobe being a wabbit hunter and all. Can he summon the magic of 2013?

DARRELL COOK (11-1)- Put this under the category of “He’s due”. However, he has watched more middle school track & field than swung golf clubs lately…but who knows?

THE SHERIFF (12-1)- Impossible to predict  how  this man will play week to week. His range is 78-95 just like his best years in blue. Just picture being in his jail for one moment will you?

4th REICH (13-1)- The man has had more people living in his home the last 6 weeks than a Munich Youth Hostel. How he can concentrate on golf is beyond me. Good luck Saturday bud.

GRAMPY (14-1)- The Masters Mountain is high and chilly this week, especially after 5 days in PEI on the sauce. He’d have to shoot 69 to win and that only happens on special occasions.

THE COMMISSIONER (15-1)- Hard to win a tournament when you hit 5 greens a round. Will need a miracle to shoot 71. Swing coach injured and so its been a rudderless summer so far. At least the Ford’s are back in power.

THE HUNCHBACK (16-1)- Has more softball home runs than birdies so far in 2018. Last week’s round did nothing to raise his odds or spirits but a US Open Pool win helps cushion the blow a bit.

TELLY-KELLEY (17-1)- Has had Masters success in the past and was under par net in last event. If his desire was canned they would sell more than Campbell’s soup.

SHOOTER MacKAY (18-1)- That 6 handicap will force him to rekindle his glory days of past, when the driver hit the fairway and wedges threatened the hole. His son has better odds this week.

FONDA-THOMSON (19-1)- There’s always a kid in line that gets picked last in gym class. Other than driving, chipping and putting, golf will come easy for him this week.

~Final Notes~

*Please be prepared to stay after your 18 holes Saturday in case you are in a playoff. There is only one Green Jacket and trophy. A playoff would take place on the Par 3 Practice Hole between Holes #8 & 9. The playoff would be straight up, no handicaps needed. It is a 110 Yard Par 3 after all. The Green Jacket ceremony will take place on the deck following the round.

*Lastly, If you have ANY inkling that you cannot make your tee time Saturday morning, contact me immediately. We have 21 golfers signed up which means we would be wasting a tee time that Ken-Wo could sell if one of us doesn’t show up! Not good for business.