It was a big match for the Golden Team going up against the second place host U of M team and needing to only beat them by more than two points to pass them in standings. It was not to be. The U of M clobbered our Golden team 23-1. Three players were shut out and only @Curt-Medina was able to squeak out 1 point with a tie on the front nine, getting creamed when his opponent came to life and shot a net 35 on the back. Captain @Roger-Hamm shot a respectable net 74 while his opponent and league captain and medalist for the day, Skip Schultz shot a gross 74, net 72. @Dan-Olson got a stroke on half the holes but lost each side by one hole, getting skunked. @Emmy-Yates had a tough round and was unable to win a hole.
The Valley team posted a 9-15 loss against Daytona with @Marty-Mangold leading the way shooting a consistent 84, net 74, winning the front and the match but tying the back for a total of 5 points when his 18 handicap opponent posted a birdie on the second to last hole. @Ramiro-Sifuentes got back to his winning ways with a net 74 shooting a 39 on the front getting enough holes to win the front and the match for 4 points. Unfortunately, @Steve-Slivken and @Dean-Penk were both shut out.
Golden dropped into a 7th place tie with Valley. Next week is off for Memorial Day. In two weeks on June 3, the Golden team hosts the league at Brookview. Their opponent will be 1st place and neighbor Theodor Wirth. The Valley team plays 13th place Valleywood.
To find out more on the league, see Sheldon or Roger.
