It's Friday, and you know what that mean, don't you? Well, yes there is that, but Friday also means another release of the projected player rankings!
10. Matt Sapsford
What will you get today? Perhaps the most manic of the LBI golfers, Saps swings back and forth from goodness to badness - with the equal ability to post a sub-90 round as a 110. Potential for greatness matched with potential for fail. Oh, and there’s always the potential for rage. Still, the positives are starting to outweigh the negatives. With a few dozen cans of liquid confidence he could finally start to cash in on some of that potential....or he could kick out the windshield of the golf cart.
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Saps Says: 2010 was the first time cracking the top 5. Game has improved since last year, but so has the field. Still, I should be able to hold on for a top 10 finish. (Projected Finish - 8th)
CT Says: An anenome? My enemy? No no no, an anomoly! Wait, maybe that is an enigma. What will you get today? That’s the question you ask when playing with Saps these days. Now, you might consider that an insult, but I consider it a sign of change and that, for the good. First, let’s talk rage. The rage is nearly all but gone. Though if I can offer a side note, we played in mid-April and some rage-of-old reappeared. I write that off, though, to the fact it was raining and 42 degrees. I took him #1 last year and he didn’t disappoint, posting a top 3. And I submit to you had he understood the nature of 36 holes (and maybe kept his shirt on in round 2) he could have made it a bit closer. This year though, he’s cost me too much and I think we might have a temporary regression. But don’t be surprised if he sneaks away with it. (CT’s projection: 12th)
9. Brian Ciarlo
Of all the golfers on the LBI tour, Ciarlo is easily the biggest bastard. He's not must mean, he's dastardly in the true classical sense. He's tie a damsel to the train tracks cruel. Doubt me? Just try to cross him! Last year I made the mistake of teeing off before him while he had honors...well he was so angry he kicked a turtle. That's right a cute little turtle was sunning himself by the water and Ciarlo kicked the poor guy. Then he punched me in spine. Nope this cat is a bastard through and through.
Also, he's a Braves fan.
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Saps Says: You know Ciarlo will shoot right on his average, or slightly better, but he'll need someone to fall off if he's to finish in the top 5. (Projected Finish - 7th)
Swedish Chef Says: Herpty hur de durp de dur Ciarlo do derp de derpty Myrtle. Der derpty der de Hole in One der derpty derpty hur! Der, Herpty hur de hur derpty derp. (Projected Finish - Derp)
8. Matt Moden
As you are reading these words, Moden is banging your momz...
...and he's doing it a graphic, immoral, and most likely illegal fashion. As the only 2 time champ, it may sound like this skinny jean wearing mo/fo has game. Well, he does but it’s not always found on the golf course. The true prizes are awarded in the wee hours of the morning, when Moden can be found on the dance floor with limbs flailing about like a deranged Michael Flatley.
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Saps Says: Moden's past finishes: 1st, 1st, 9th, 2nd. How the hell can I justify him falling to 10? For me, this is a gut call. Looking at all of the talent in the top 10, I just think Moden gets squeezed out. (Projected Finish - 10th)
CT Says: Moden is now like the Green Bay Packers of the 80s and 90s. Sure, he won the first two LBI Cups, but was it really a tournament then? I mean, I think in 2008, Ron Dawg used a persimmon driver. And I didn’t catch his first name, but I’m 90% sure Bilbrey’s putter last name was Baroo. Here’s the thing though, no one is a two-time champ. And the more important thing is...remember that ad about 5 years ago from Ford called “What will Phil do?” (if you’re a golfer you will)...Well, the best thing about Moden is waiting to see what he’ll do this year...
7. Gabe Castro
What can i say about Gayb? As a brother-in-law, he's a role model. As a father, he's a mentor. as a professional, he's achieved levels of greatness at age 38 that i may never attain in my career. Ok, Gayb, you know what? I tried using this bio that you submitted to me but i just cant do it with a straight face. So, here's the real one...
In his last trip to myrtle , Gayb did to sleep what what shea, lich and troy did to 7am...we can only hope that performance was due to the trip being his first since becoming a daddy. As far as establishing his drinking prowess, there only one direction he can go. Gayb used to make 3 trips to Vegas per year that involved heaters only seen in the hangover. These days, however, his Vegas trips are bi-annual and when the cute waitress at the Hard Rock comes over to ask what he wants to drink, a 4-Letter Word comes out of his mouth...R-O-S-E.
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Saps Says: Barely missing the top 5 due to the strength of the field and Myrtle rust. Gabe should fall just outside top 5, but easily in the top 10 (Projected Finish - 6th)
CT Says: Gayb has as good of a home grown, natural swing as you will see. Having (proudly) never taken a lesson, he lets is natural ability guide him through his rounds. I’ve played with him for years and never seen it fall apart. The question i have is that he’s played maybe 10 rounds in two years and 3 have been at the Valero Open/Byron pro-ams. He’ll find a way to shoot some solid scores and might squeak into the top 3 but there will be a quad or two that takes him from overall contention...
6. Tim Slough
Tim’s life is just short of perfect. He spent 10 years (allegedly) in the naval academy and in naval service. He’s alive today, so man, that’s gotta be a BIG win having served in active duty. He is now a pilot for Delta, flying the friendly skies. Listen, I don’t know Tim, but I see, the Naval academy followed by Delta pilot and i think one thing...Top Gun. Frankly, when you add in the fact that his last name implies that he’s able to disregard a negative incident, it’s no wonder that he’s (just short of) a scratch golfer. Like I said, his life is just short of perfect. I mean 2.2 handicap???
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Saps Says: This will be an interesting experiment; can a near scratch golfer compete in the LBI amongst the debauchery and bafoonnary? Amongst the mayhem and hijinks? Conventional wisdom says maybe, but I personally believe the answer is "perhaps."
CT Says: I have played with a scratch golfer twice. What impressed me most is the sheer consistency that really doesn’t waver. Now, you add to that, he plays many of his rounds with Bryan Mikoy and maintains his near scratch status and it’s tough to bet against someone with that kind of wherewithal. HOWEVER, add in the level of boozing that occurs in myrtle and I have to stop “just short of” predicting his victory.
15 Golfers down....5 to go.....who will take the number one spot. More importantly, who will actually take home the 2011 LBI trophy? I'm just so excited....and dammit, I refuse to hide it!
~ Saps
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