After getting early instructions and updated handicaps, the 3 groups headed off into unfamiliar and dangerous territory. This would be a true test of golf and endurance for all of the players.
After 9 holes the course was wreaking havoc with most players scoring between 10 and 15 points. It seemed a score of 30 could be enough.
As the teams rolled through the back nine, the signs of attrition were obvious - more wiped holes and single points thinning the players in contention. This was also the point where the true chances put their case forward.
After 13 holes the leaders were Peter (25 points), Ichiro (23 points) and Foca (23 points). The late finishing Billy had also added 9 points on the first 4 holes of the back nine and was a long chance for a come-from-behind victory.
For Ichiro and Foca, with the title on the line, the wheels started to fall off. From holes 14 to 18 they scored 6 points each. The wildcard, Billy, came home with 9 points (and a tragic wipe on the 18th that cost him at least a share of second place). Out in front, Peter carded 8 points over the final 5 holes to retain his lead and the title.
Your 2007 Champion, Peter "The Eagle" Greig, receiving the spoils from event organisers, Foca and Doc.
The final placings:
- 2007 Champion - Peter Greig - can he win a 4th title despite starting with a negative handicap???
- 2nd Place (tied) - Ichiro and Foca - big weekend for these two - unfortunately their golfing success can't mask the fact that Ichiro continues to fail to land Foca the movie parts that we all know he is capable of - why isn't he pitching the big fella for Gladiator 2??
- 3rd Place - Billy - highest placed rookie and early favourite for 2008
- 4th Place - Matt - our suggestion is play more than 4 rounds a year Matt
- 5th Place - Doc - don't you love the whole "it wouldn't look right if I won my own tournament" angle
- 6th Place (tied) - Leo and Digger - for Leo, some indications of hope; for Digger, none
- 7th Place - Ningy - the bookies favourite was friendless by the end of the day
- 8th Place - John - his only trip to a course each year is the FocDoc - perhaps the tactics will change for 2008
- 9th Place - Scott - set a championship record with 10 wipes on day 2 and may have talked himself into a lifetime ban from the tournament after drunken confrontations with the event organisers on Saturday night. The St. George factor doesn't help his chances.
On behalf of the organisers, thank you all for coming along and making the event memorable. Mark your calenders for the 4th Invitational in April 2008.
Foca and Doc
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