We are considering modifying the rules for the second half to change the current policy for matches with absent teams. 

Currently, a random drawing is done after the round and it's luck of the draw for both the absent team (neither team member shows) and the team that played.  Many leagues give absent teams a set number of points or cap the maximum points an absent team can earn (say 80% of half the points, 17 for us). 

Also, instead of drawing random players in the case of an absent team, some leagues do a ghost team.  The ghost team shoots some predetermined net score - like net 39 say.  For example, if one of the missing players is a 5 handicap, he shoots a 44.  His scores are bogeys on the 8 toughest handicap holes and a par on the easiest hole.  Using this method, the team that is playing the absent team knows what it has to do to get points so it at least gives them a match.

We'll throw around some ideas and try and come up with the best solution for everyone.

The weather almost delivered the league another kick square in the balls.

** UPDATE - We were not rained out.  In fact, the rain stopped and it turned out to be a pretty decent night to golf. **

PS - the Outing polls are pretty much split right down the middle as far as Saturday vs Sunday and August vs September.  The consensus for course selection is a good balance of course and price with an emphasis on making it a good course.

I'm exploring Outing options and have some questions.  I'm thinking it will either be in mid-late August before football season gets under way or in mid-September after the league season is over.

The advantage of mid-September is we can do a true League Championship with the 2 half League Champions battling it out.  However, many of us are football fans and 9/20 is the only Sunday option with a  4:15 Browns game.  As for Saturdays, many of OSU's game times are TBD.  Oh, and for Andy... all the PSU games are home games for the September dates.  They only have 4 away games. lol

The week 3 results have been posted (see the links on the left).  The 4 teams that administered the biggest week 3 beatdowns are in 1st - 4th places.  Todd L and Steve L took advantage of the 2 on 1 matchups by posting great low nets and taking a boatload of points.  

CORRECTION (made 5/27 3:25pm) - Chris Seal won low net on the front with a net 33, not Todd Liggett with a net 34.  Sorry about that.

Still owe the league dues according to my notes:

• Chris Seal
• Mike Miller (1/2)

Still need an email address:

• Brett Thorson

The week 2 results have been posted (see the links on the left).  You might have guessed why there was a delay in posting them... our little baby girl was born on Thursday, May 14 at 9:16 am.  She was 5 lbs 8 oz and 18 inches long. :)

Here are some pictures of Finley Christine: https://netbirdie.angelfire.com/finley

Isn't she adorable!  :)

See you guys Wednesday.

Congratulations to you guys on finishing a rain-soaked league night.  My hats off to you all.  We had full attendance with the exception of one team and me.  That is great.  As for the Kovacs... they showed up during the practice week so not sure what's going on there.

As for me... I don't know if Andy mentioned it, but my wife and I were at the hospital thinking she was ready to give birth to our first (a baby girl).  Well, the only reason we went is because she had a scheduled appointment and the doctor said she was dilated and going to give birth today.  The doctor said to go home, pack your bags, and get to the hospital.  The doctor went so far as to say if she had the baby before 5pm, her doctor would be Dr. Drake, if after 5pm, she was the doctor on call...  In the end... not so much.  We got discharged about 20 minutes too late to make it to Fox Den by the last tee time.  Thanks Doc.  I'll bill you for losing 1/2 day vacation and missing golf.  :(

I just talked to Andy and he said you guys all knew who you were playing and where.  I love that.  Sorry if you didn't have your handicaps to know about strokes.  I think we have fixed that so Andy can bring it up on his phone if needed.

I'll post the results tomorrow morning and send another email (barring another trip to the hospital!).

Lastly... for Team Brown Stem suffering a royal beat-down by The Todds, I blame..... our doctor.... again.... haha

Mood:  sad

Well, the rain gods and golf gods have conspired against us this week.  League play is officially cancelled due to rain.

The matchups for next week will be the same.  Everything is simply pushed back one week.  In the event of another rain-out, the second half will be shortened by 1 week.  If that happens, the payouts will be adjusted.  No matter what happens, we are paying out everything that we collect. 

Before next week, I will update the schedule hosted here: https://netbirdie.angelfire.com/schedule.png

Again, everything just moves back one week.

The Fox Den Wednesday Night Men's Golf League!  Does this inspire you?  Does this excite you?  Does this make you want to fall asleep?

Okay, so our league name sucks...  Give me some suggestions!  Here are a few early entries:

• Danny Neunan's 3 Wiggles
• Neunan's Night Putters
• Spaulding's Snowmen
• Taint Scratch League
• The League of UNextraordinary Men
• Caddyshackers League
• Judge Smails Wanna Be Competition
• The Den Cup
• The Fox Den Cup
• The "Grip It N Rip It" Fox Den Invitational
• The Fox Den Open
• Bushwood Country Club Invitational

As you can see, Caddyshack is a strong influence!  Keep 'em coming.

Welcome to the website for our golf league.  On the left you will find links to:

• League Results
  • Standings & Payouts - main results and standings page including next week's pairings and more
  • Last Week Detail - hole by hole recap of last week
  • Next Matchups - next week's detailed matchups including strokes given by hole
• League Info
  • Schedule & Roster - schedule for the full year and roster by team
  • Overview - league rules, general info, and more

In addition, I will post league updates, issues, and topics for discussion here in a blog format.  See the calendar on the right for past blog entries. 

Stay tuned for new posts...