Cross Pollination

I like golf. I like to write about golf. I also like food..specifically burgers...and I like to write about that as well. Since I really don't have anything golf related to write about this week, I'm going to write about burgers. In particular 2 burger joints worth visiting.

Joe's Gourmet Burgers

6710 Old Dominion Drive McLean Va

My buddy Jody, a fellow burger aficionado, and I first hit up Joe's a little over a year ago as part of our never ending burger quest (you can visit his burger blog HERE). At the time, Joe's was a little hole in the wall located on Old Dominion Drive. When I say it was a little hole in the wall, I mean it was tiny. With seating for around 20, Joe's was always packed. The menu was small but eclectic -- everything from the basic bacon cheddar burger to venison to waygu (aka Kobe beef). My burger came topped with chorizo sausage. It was good...very very good. So when Joe's moved to a bigger place right next door, I was excited. I went out there for lunch one day, but for whatever reason, the burgers were just not as good as they were at the smaller place. The burgers were still good...they just weren't great. They weren't spectacular. They weren't special. I love small local burger joints, and Joe's step backwards made me sad. I'm happy to say after my last visit Joe's wasn't just back up to the level of my first visit, it went beyond! They've really honed in on the "gourmet" in Joe's Gourmet Burgers, and it was special once again.

For a starter we got the chili fries...and after our table devoured the first order, we dialed up a second. Simply fantastic. The chili was the perfect Cincinnati consistency to serve as a topping (Chili will always be a condiment in my book), and the fries were crispy all the way through -- no one got stuck with that soggy fry way down at the bottom.

We then called up an order of THE BEST onions rings I've ever had. For real real....not for play play. The batter was crispy and light - and didn't mask the sweetness of the onion. I ate one. Then I ate another. Then I noticed some chili remaining at the bottom of the fry bowl...so I grabbed another onion ring and ran it through the chili. It was good....oh so good. It was at this point that our waiter came around to take our burger order. Oh &$*#....burgers!!!

I ordered the "Al's Numero Uno" burger, topped with smoked Gouda, a "white bbq sauce", and more of those fantastic onion rings. It was everything a burger should be. Beef was juicy, with just a hint of pepper other seasonings...nothing too overpowering to take away from the savory flavor of beef. The white bbq sauce was more of a smoky mayo, but it complimented the burger well. The onion rings, well, I don't think I can say enough of how good these were. Joe's is a must visit if you're in the mood for a good burger.

The Counter

http://www.thecounterburger.com/

11922 Democracy Drive, Reston VA

The counter is actually a franchise with locations scattered throughout the US -- and abroad with locations in Australia and Ireland. It's a "concept" burger joint, in many ways a contemporary version of "Johnny Rockets" but far more upscale. When you walk in, the first thing you notice is that nostalgic 60's burger joint feel, with patrons sitting at a counter, enjoying burgers and shakes. The second thing you notice is the full bar located directly behind the counter. I should mention the Counter serves "adult shakes." Yum.

The ordering concept is based on a "build your own burger" theme, but the options go far beyond "lettuce, tomato, and cheese." How far beyond? How about 12 varieties of cheese, grilled pineapple, pepperoncinis , green chilies...tzatziki sauce??? Why not!!!

Here's the great thing about this place. My girlfriend's food allergy makes it difficult for us to find places to eat out. Generally our options are limited to vegan restaurants (dairy allergy makes her quasi vegan) or salad bars. You cannot believe how often we've ordered a meal with specific instructions "no butter...I have an allergy," only to see a big ol' lump of butter on the plate. It makes it difficult to trust people, and it makes it even more difficult to find a good burger place (butter is pretty much everywhere). After telling our waiter of my girlfriends allergy, the waiter called over the manager, who personally brought over several sheets of paper identifying every item on the menu with the corresponding dietary restrictions. Without any hassle or embarrassment she knew exactly what she wanted...and so did I. Bacon? Tillamook Cheddar? BBQ Sauce? Yup...that seems like a good test of a burger establishment!

If you're into burgers you know that Ray's Hell Burger is the benchmark. Ray's is flat out the best burger in the Washington / Northern Virginia / Southern Maryland area. Maybe. I'm not prepared to call the Counter's burger a winner, but it gives Ray's a run for the money. It's in the same class - and that is saying A LOT! I need to set up a back to back tasting between Ray's and the Counter, because this really does go down to a taste photo finish. The Counter's burger was juicy...oh so juicy. Cooked exactly as I ordered (medium rare, red but not raw) with a sweet bbq sauce. Just as with Joe's burger, the Counter's burger was peppery, but not over seasoned, allowing the full savory meat flavor to permeate my palate. And thick!! I ordered the 2/3 lbs burger, not realizing the weight is measured AFTER cooking!! I was stuffed!!! How were the sides? Solid. We ordered up some shoe string fries (they also server sweet potato fries) and they were great. We did not but did not opt for the the chili topping, which may have been a tactical mistake. The dudes at the next table ordered the chili cheese fries...and they looked GOOD (I will have to go back).

So there you go, 2 must visits for the burger enthusiast. Both great local spots, and both should be ranked high on any burger list. Just go there and eat a burger. Then play some golf or something....I don't care. I'm hungry. I want another burger.....dammit.....

~Saps

Much anger in you, I see...

To borrow a quote a man far more wise than I:

"Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to Hate. Hate leads to suffering."

For the Jedi, fear is the path to the dark side. For us golfers, our all consuming rage is the path on which the dark side is paved. I just got off the phone with the club repair guy, and for the first time in nearly a year, my round this weekend will feature a 5-iron.

I know rage well.

Nothing angry's up the blood quicker than golf. Maybe this is because golf is the only sport where there is nobody else to blame for failure.

• A good baseball player will fail 7 times out of 10....which is perfectly acceptable when you consider there are 9 dudes trying to make you fail - one of whom happens to be hurling the ball towards you at 90 miles per hour.
• A good running back will average 4 yards per carry. 4 yards?!?! Are you kidding?!?! You know how when you pick your head up mid swing, and you hit a little topper that just kinda rolls in front of you. Then you put your head down, walk a couple steps and try to hit the ball again? Yeah...that ball probably went 10 yards....we're talking 4 yards here! Again, this is perfectly acceptable considering a running back is taking on a bunch of 300 lbs dudes all with intent to do physical harm.
• Tennis players stare down 100+ mph serves and have to wear tight shorts.
• Sky divers have to fight gravity.....gravity! That's like the strongest force on earth!!

Of course, just because we golfers don't have anyone to directly blame for our failures doesn't mean we can't act like irrational jerks.

• Ball lips out of the cup resulting in a 3-putt; "#$@& YOU BALL!!!" (Followed immediately by the long toss into the woods)
• Club hits fat; "#$&@ing CLUBS!!!!" (Followed shortly by either the club toss, or the ever popular 2-handed overhead club slam)
• Ball lands between two clumps of grass; "Piece of @#&$ DOG TRACK COURSE!!" (Usually followed with "The hell if I'm gonna rake these traps....")
• Tee shot slices into woods; "#&$@ those guys in front of us....PACE OF PLAY @$$holes!!!!." (Followed by lots of pouting)

Why is it so hard for us to let go of this rage and accept the fact that golf is just really really hard! Maybe a handful of people in this world can make a golf ball do what they want it to do. They are not of our world..they are aliens. They also practice or play 7 days a week...perhaps more. I'm lucky to get out twice a week. We've also got a lot going on in our lives. We have job troubles, we have girlfriend issues, we have kids. There is no way we can focus 100% of our attention on 100% of our shots. It just ain't realistic.

...and yet the rage is there with every duffed shot and every missed putt. No one to blame but our own lack of skills, lack of focus, and lack of commitment to the game. Nothing to blame...except perhaps for a 5-iron. During last year's Myrtle Beach golf fiasco I was stricken with a case of snap hooks which could best be considered as "soul crushing." Every tee shot -- snap / O.B. Every second shot, snap / O.B. Like Eyjafjallajokull, the rage boiled within, ready to erupt. On the third hole of the second round I blew. With Bos at the wheel, I kicked out the windshield of the golf cart. I mean, I kicked it completely off the cart (we had to borrow a screwdriver from a maintenance guy to put it back in). On the back nine I snapped the ball into someone's back yard, and lost it again. Like a deranged lumberjack I hacked away at my golf bag, snapping the 5-iron in the process.

So why, you may ask, did I wait a full year to repair my club? I actually kept my 5-iron on display...a perpetual reminder of my blow up. Every time I felt the urge to slam my club or kick the cart, I thought back to my broken 5-iron and took a deep breath. I won't say I've been a saint out on the course this past year, but I have significantly reduced the number of eruptions. Sure, I'll still swear like a drunken sailor, but the anger is significantly down and I like to think I'm a little less of a jerk.

Now, if you'll excuse me, I have a 5-iron to pick up and another 80's round to post. Remember, a Jedi's strength flows from the Force. But beware. Anger, fear, aggression. The dark side are they. Once you start down the dark path, forever will it dominate your destiny.

I didn't make that last on up...I stole if from Yoda. Wise in the ways of the Force was he....help you with golf too, he can.

~Saps

Lost Balls Invitational - Games

The 2010 Lost Balls Invitational will distribute total prize money of $836. Winners of the 72 Hole Tournament, Modified Ryder Cup, Closest to the Pin, and daily low net receive payouts. New in 2010 are flights for closest to the pin and low net. Details are as follows:

Tournament Prize Money

The tournament is structured as a 72 hole, handicapped, stroke play championship. The tournament pays 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and last.

• 1st Place - $250
• 2nd Place - $125
• 3rd Place - $50
• Last - $1
  

Modified Ryder Cup

The Modified Ryder Cup is a team game contested over rounds 1, 2, & 3 between the current champion "Team Crazy Horse" and "TeamDerriere's. One point is awarded for wins and a half point for ties with 16 total points available. Team Crazy Horse, the defending champion, retains the cup with 8 points. Team Derriere's takes the cup with 8 1/5 points.

• Round 1 - Two man teams playing match play utilizing their combined net scores.
• Round 2 - Two man teams playing match play utilizing the best net score of the team.
• Round 3 - Individual match play.

Team Crazy Horse Captain - Matt Moden
Team Derriere's Captain - Matt Sapsford

The total prize money is $200 to the winning team.

Closest to the Pin

One closest to the pin, per flight, will be awarded in each of the four rounds. Flights are new for 2010 meaning you will only complete against those in your flight.

• Flight 1 - Lowest 8 handicaps.
• Flight 2 - Highest 8 handicaps.

The holes are yet to be determined. Each closest to the pin winner is awarded $15.

Low Net

One low net, per flight, will be awarded in each of the four rounds. Flights are new for 2010 meaning you will only complete against those in your flight. Low net is your actual score less your handicap.

• Flight 1 - Lowest 8 handicaps.
• Flight 2 - Highest 8 handicaps.

Each low net winner is awarded $15.

Skins

Skins are separate in 2010 and a collection will occur before each round.

The A Game

Saturday morning and the alarm sings out its familiar tune, but you're not in bed. On this morning, you're already wide awake, out of the shower and energized. A nice cup of coffee and you're off on the road - with well over an hour until tee time. Traffic is light and you make it to the course feeling calm and relaxed. As you unpack your clubs, you take a look at the windbreaker crumpled up on the floor of the trunk, then gaze up towards the sun ascending in the sky; "I won't need this today," you say as the sun gently drapes its warmth across your brow.

On the range, everything feels great. Every swing is loose and every shot is flush; you are locked in and grooving. You carry this serenity to the first tee..."maybe I'll fire from the tips today!" The starter shoots you an disapproving look - after all "only pros can score from the tips on this course," he tells you. Still, something feels right today. You open a fresh box of pearls, and with an easy swing you pipe it down the center of the fairway. It only builds from there as your approach shot finds the green, takes a hop, then stops on a dime. A long double breaking putt stalls just at the lip, but you take your par feeling confident and sure. The beer cart girl greets you on the second hole and her cart is stocked full of beers, and her sweater stocked full of goodness. You come across as charming...every joke is a winner and every comment witty. As you crack open your first 12 ounces of sunshine, you can't help but close your eyes and think, "I've got 17 more holes of heaven."

You've got your A game.

Of course, as good as the A game feels, these occurances are scattered and rare (as figure 1.a shows).




Sadly, the vast majority of our rounds start much like mine did two weekends ago. Sure, I woke up ahead of my alarm clock....but rather than sipping coffee and watching Sports Center, I spent the morning hungover, face first in the toilet hurling obscenities between rounds of ferocious heaving. Do you know what a "Bear Fight" is? Do you? Because I learned this one the hard way.

I showed up to the course a tight 10 minutes before our tee time -- just enough time to realize I didn't pack any clean socks (thankfully I still had a dirty pair festering in my trunk from the prior weekend). As I grabbed my gear, I glanced upward towards the dark clouds obstructing the sun, and thought to myself, "golly.....it's f&$#ing cold today." After paying for my round and receiving the "thou shalt arrive 15 mins early" lecture from the starter, I met the rest of my foursome at the 1st tee. I tried to tee up my first ball, but due to a solid case of the 'detox shakes' it took me a good minute and a half to balance the ball onto the tee . My first shot was rigid and tense, and the ball seemed to just sort of roll off the tee, rather than 'explode.' The next shot was hit thin and buzzed the green, landing in the rough. A nice chip rolled the ball close, and after closing my eyes and concentrating, I was able to sink the 5 footer for a par. I picked up my ball feeling nauseous and weak. The cart girl showed up at the second the tee box, and while she may have been attractive (she was), the poison she was pedaling immediately triggered my gag reflex as the previous nights activities came back to me in a flood. My blank hungover expression was mistaken for a lecherous glare, branding me as just another "sketchy golfer dude."

I closed my eyes and thought "my god...I have 17 more holes of this s#&@"

Agony, pain, despair...these are the commodities in which most weekend golfers deal. As statistical evidence shows (trust me, I'm a scientist), us mere mortals aren't bestowed with the "A game" often. In fact, the best most of us can hope for is a C+ / B-. The trick is leaning how to maximize the fleeting goodness while playing through the never ending badness. The savvy golfer will note that in the two scenarios above, while the shots were quite different, the result in both cases was par. It is possible to score well in golf without hitting a good shot...you just have to scramble.

So here, dear weekend hacker, are the 5 keys to scoring well with less than your A Game:

1) "Aim Small / Miss Small"

Yes, I realize I stole that from a Mel Gibson movie but it was either that or "two men enter, one man leave." It turns out Mel doesn't have a lot of everlasting quotes in his movies (off screen I believe he has a few). In golf, the ability to minimize failure is critical for scoring well when you're at your worst.

Lets use this every-day situation: you've just s-bagged your tee shot into the woods to the left. You find your ball, however you are behind several trees. Do you a) punch out to the fairway, b) punch out to the fairway or c) punch out to the fairway. Ha! Trick question -- you should have answered d) punch out to the fairway! Let's think about this one logically; you've managed to find your ball, thus saving you a stroke. While hitting the ball back into the fairway may not give you an easy shot to the green, you will at least be able to knock it up close.

Scenario A: (1) S-bag the drive into the woods, (2) punch out to the fairway, (3) hit up towards the green, (4) chip on. Now all you have to do is 2-putt for a double. Doubles aren't enviable, but let's think of the alternative;

Scenario B: (1) S-bag the drive into the woods, (2) try to hit it out towards the green but bounce off a tree into the deep woods. (3) Take a drop because the ball is unplayable. (4) Reluctantly punch out towards the fairway. (5) Try to reach the green because you're already over par but you're pissed off so you either duff it (#$&@!!!) or push it off to the right and land in a trap (Mother#&$@ker!!!!). (6) Make a lucky shot out of the trap.....now all you have to do is less than a 2-putt to avoid Senor Ocho.

"But dude, you're just using a hypothetical to point out the worst case scenario!" Am I? Look back over your past few rounds.....go ahead, I'll wait....yeah...Scenario B seems pretty familiar, yes? Sure, you may hit that amazing shot from the woods every now and then, but if you're dealing with the sub "A-Game round", your best bet is to work towards that +1 or +2.....much better than recording a +4. Swallow your pride and make the smart play

2) Boggies > Pars

18 over par is a 90. For the VAST majority of golfers this is a FANTASTIC score. That is to say, with your A+ game, you will score in the neighborhood of 90. Look in the mirror people, that person staring back at you is not a scratch golfer. You aren't going to shoot a 72. This is just a simple reality check to keep things in perspective. You can't put expectations too high, especially when scrambling with the sub "A-Game" round. There is no sense in getting frustrated if you don't start the round Par, Par, Birdie. Golf is a constant battle, and if you mentally check out after the first hole, you won't have a chance. If you aren't feeling your best, slide the scale -- rather than aiming for +0 / +1, be content with +1 / +2. Settling for boggies and doubles will lead to a mediocre round....and when you aren't feeling your best, mediocre is kick ass.

3) Beers are good, Hydration is GREAT

I'm a big fan of boozing on the course....hell, I think it's just the bees knees. But there is no shame in pounding down non alcoholic liquids on the front nine if it helps you get back on your feet. Getting drunk on the golf course is awesome, but dealing with a hangover is just terrible. Have a beer or two for that 'hair of the dog,' but don't forget to hydrate. Water on the course = bad times. Water in the body = hooray!!

4a) & 4b) Get to the green without taking penalties & know when to bail out

These two go hand in hand. The golf swing is a wild and uncontrollable animal; you may corral it from time to time, but you will never tame the beast. On my best days, I'm happy to hit 60% of the fairways. On a bad day, I'm lucky to keep the ball in play. But thats OK, because you don't score Par from the tee box -- the majority of your strokes take place on or around the green. Realizing and accepting this fact is huge.

You may not know what your swing is going to do from one tee box to the next, but around the greens you can control your swing with greater effectiveness. You may wind up with a few frustrating 3-putts here and there, but unless you really misread the green, it's difficult to rack up penalty strokes while holding a putter. The key is getting to the green with as few penalty strokes as possible (duh). It doesn't have to be pretty (when struggling through the sub A-Game round, it probably won't be) but learning how to scramble your way to the green is essential for avoiding a blow up round.

With that in mind, there is nothing wrong with using - and embracing - the bail out areas. You may be within 100 yards of the pin, but if you're struggling there is nothing wrong with shooting towards the rough to the right in order to avoid the water to the left.

Scenario: You dial back on the driver, and take a 3/4 swing. Contact isn't solid, but the ball flies out 200 yards and lands in the rough. Another mediocre shot takes you to within 50 yards of the green. You haven't hit a good shot on the entire hole, but because you've avoided hazards and penalties, you should have at worst a double boggy locked up with a pitch onto the green and a 3-putt. As I said, double boggy ain't great, but it's 2 strokes better than Senor Ocho!

5) Keep things in perspective

This is an important one to keep in mind no matter how you are playing. The reality is a single bad round won't keep you from making the PGA tour....your crappy golf game has already has that one covered. So you post a triple digit score - big deal. In fact, depending on who you're playing with, you may even be able to score some pity booze. I remember one morning round where I absolutely struggled on the front 9 posting - something 10 to 15 strokes above my average. I ran into the snack bar at the turn to grab a hot dog, or whatever they had available at 10am. As I was standing at the bar, with my head hung low and my shoulders shrugged, my buddy came running in behind me. "2 shots of Cuervo," he said coming to my aid. Did the booze help me recover? Not really - but it did help me put things into perspective. Sure, I was on pace for a handicap shattering 120, but I was out having fun with my buddies. The weather was nice and I was out on the golf course. This frame of mine helped me relax, which in turn helped me make a few shots.

After all, as the tired old expression says; A bad day on the course is still better than a good night with your friend's momz (because she's old and hairy).

...or something like that...

~Saps

Lost Balls Invitational Pairings

The Lost Balls Invitational pairings are set. The lucky Thursday morning dewsweepers are Brett Mikoy, Bryan Mikoy, Chris Mikoy, and Jason Lich. The final round pairings will be set after the completion of the 3rd round with the top 4 after Round 3 in the final group.

Round 1 - Oyster Bay
7:24: Brett Mikoy / Bryan Mikoy / Chris Mikoy / Jason Lich
7:32: Matt Sapsford / Brian Ladd / Dave Nasar / Matt Moden
7:40: Kevin Shea / Chris Stevens / Steve Boswell / Brian Ciarlo
7:48: Doug Barszcz / Mike Hollandsworth / Rufus Knight / Troy Welck

Round 2 - Thistle (Stewart & MacKay)
1:24: Chris Mikoy / Kevin Shea / Matt Sapsford / Brian Ladd
1:36: Brett Mikoy / Bryan Mikoy / Matt Moden / Rufus Knight
1:48: Jason Lich / Chris Stevens / Doug Barszcz / Dave Nasar
2:00: Steve Boswell / Troy Welck / Brian Ciarlo / Mike Hollandsworth

Round 3 - Grande Dunes
12:20: Matt Sapsford / Brian Ciarlo / Chris Stevens / Dave Nasar
12:30: Mike Hollandsworth / Rufus Knight / Brian Ladd / Matt Moden
12:40: Chris Mikoy / Bryan Mikoy / Troy Welck / Doug Barszcz
12:50: Brett Mikoy / Kevin Shea / Steve Boswell / Jason Lich

Round 4 - Heather Glen
12:04: TBD / TBD / TBD / TBD
12:12: TBD / TBD / TBD / TBD
12:20: TBD / TBD / TBD / TBD
12:28: 1st / 2nd / 3rd / 4th

It's that time of year again....

And lo, the mighty men of valor did enter the cave of Friego the Frost Demon and with blades of fire they did slay the evil beast. Exuberance spread through the valley as the denizens emerged from their dwellings to find the sun draping its warmth and embracing the land with the fire of life. For the first time in nearly a century, the ice gave way to earth. The death cycle was broken, and the world was born anew.

Perhaps that's a bit too Tolkien, but it does offer a pretty sound explanation for this past winter. Seriously...that sucked. For everyone on the east coast, the winter of 2010 will go down as the time we all learned to appreciate not living in Buffalo. For myself, this winter served as yet another reminder of my ineptitude for prognostication.

Flashback to Summer of 2009:

I'm in a car with 3 other friends traveling north on I-95 towards fabulous Atlantic City New Jersey (yay). We've just picked up a buddy from BWI airport, and are making good time through the norther section of Maryland. Traffic is light and traveling at a brisk and steady pace.

"How much longer?" One buddy asks.

"Maybe another hour," I reply

"No way," says another "we're not even to Delaware yet."

"Delaware?!" I scoff, "Delaware is only like 10 miles long. We'll be in and out in under 15 mins"

Approximately 7 mins later...at the toll plaza guarding the Delaware border...my buddy slammed into the back of an SUV. No one was injured, but his car was totaled (Dodge Caliber vs Lexus SUV...cosmetic damage to the SUV...completely crushed Caliber). After waiting for the Highway patrol officer to fill out his report, we all piled into his cruiser and thumbed a ride to a local Howard Johnson. We found a rental and 3 hours later we were back on the road...exiting the state a mere 2 hours and 45 mins past my initial estimate. Since making that proclamation, I've traveled the I-95 stretch through Delaware a half dozen times....with an average time of an hour and a half for that 10 mile stretch of hell on earth.

Flash forward to the Fall of 2009:

After playing a round at South Riding, a group of us start to weigh the benefits of the South Riding "Player's Pass." Essentially, for $300 we'd receive a discount on rates for all of 2010 - to the tune of $15 - $25 per round. Figure we play a dozen rounds out there and it basically pays for itself...not a bad deal. BUT the kicker was the "Free golf in Jan & Feb!" Pretty sweet right? The problem is you never really know if the weather will cooperate....well, you may not know, but apparently I know everything.

"Think about it," I said "we're guaranteed at least a couple of weekends in the 50's, and we always get a random weekend in the 60's..."

While I managed to squeeze in 5 free rounds in January, the weather completely shut down the course in February. The interwebs would call that a big ol' FAIL. The lesson? I need to just shut the eff up. I'm a jinx...and apparently I can control the weather. Maybe I have some kind of negative cosmic Qi. My karma beat up your dogma....or some hippie BS like that. Bottom line, I should never utter, even jokingly, any of the following lines:

• My hair is really thick...I'll have a full head of hair for a long time...
• At least my girlfriend isn't pregnant...
• As long as I bogey the next 3 holes, I'll finish under 90...

But all that is behind us now -- it's springtime for Washington and golf are GO! Blah Blah Blah Obscure Youtube Link, Blah Blah Blah Blah! Where was I going..oh yes...golf is in the air people. No more sludging through wet soggy fairways. No more fighting through frostbitten polar bear rounds. No more blaming the wind for pulling the ball into the trap. Well, that last one will probably stick around....but goodness is upon us! Let us lift our heads to the sky and rejoice!

After all, THIS is the year I break into the 80's!!!

~Saps

2010 Myrtle Beach Course and Tee Time Announced

The 2010 Myrtle Beach Championship courses and tee times have been completed. The MBC will be contested with...

Round 1 at Oyster Bay - Thursday June 10, 7:24am

Round 2 at Thistle - Thursday June 10, 1:24pm

Round 3 at Grande Dunes - Friday June 11, 12:20pm

Round 4 at Heather Glen - Saturday June 20, 12:04pm