Mr. Mushball

Glad you enjoyed. That was the whole point of the exercise. A light hearted tongue in cheek look with a little humour thrown in.  But I do know you and the others will be battling for overall bragging rights. 

Love it!  Haha. 
Let the game begin!  

This was a great post. You had me laughing my butt off. Admire the effort and  humor!

This field is truly wide open. My prediction is with courses still in late winter/early spring conditions we could see some new personal bests as VCT tournament rounds seem to have a way to bring out some of the best rounds of the year for everyone. 😎

Which team will win the MGS March golf madness VCT showdown. Will it be the long hitting every steady @Javs, especially with a new putter in the bag together with the ever steady @CFreddie.  You can never count out season 2 winner and top seed last minute @RoverRick especially with @GolfSpy_SHARK. Will they devour all in sight.  Or will it be the ever consistent @Randall Robbins with @IndyBonzo or @J7Hawkins with @LBC prevailing.  Or will it be the fastest riser in the standings, @GolfSpy_BEN who practices very hard and oh yes, rumour has it, will have a new driver in the bag. He’s paired with @Preeway so this could be a tough pairing to beat.  


 Which of the Golfspy’s, will stand out?  Will it be Golfyspy’s APH, SAM, KFT or Shark? If it’s curling, it’s no contest, @GolfSpy_APH will clean the house and leave it on the button every time. Or will it be the humorous and witty @GolfSpy SAM who will knock it close or into the hole, or is that the pond?  Or will Wisconsin’s @GolfSpy_KFT (King of false turn) find his direction and turn the right way. Or will the Navy’s Uncle Shark man @GolfSpy_SHARK go on a feeding fenzy?  Don’t sleep on the early rising and energetic @Josh Parker, especially with Mr. Buffalo, aka @EasyPutter now that he can shovel his way out of his driveway in west Seneca, NY.  Or will the Michigan boys of @warrenator8 together with @Placasse61 or the auto aficionado @rkj427 with @Mr. Mushball have there way.  Or will one of the Florida boys @Golf2Much together with the esteemed forum director himself, @GolfSpy_APH prevail.  Or have I really got this all wrong and it will be one of the women, @BKervin together with @LinksgolfFever showing the boys how to do it from Pawley Island just because the women know how it’s done and are always right. With so many choices, who are you picking?



 There are some strong teams here and I haven’t mentioned all of them. My apologies. Since, I am unable to play, I can sit back, comment and enjoy the odd beverage or two.  And the smack talk has already started.  I love it.  Personally, after watching them all season, I like @Javs / @CFreddie as well as @GolfSpy_BEN / @Preeway  and @Randall Robbins / @IndyBonzo.  My two sleeper picks are @Golf2Much / @GolfSpy_APH and @Josh Parker / @EasyPutter    So who will be the TOP DOG in the battle for the cup.  Good luck everyone. 

I'm psyched and ready to knock these other posers to the curb.  Let's go @rkj427!!

Actually, we'll likely be using a good number of your holes.  As I am the 38 CH from @Golf2Much's post I haven't been that consistent.  On the plus side for our team, when I get things going well I can get a high number of net birdies, which just gives us a huge advantage.   Keeping last week's  trend going and we'll smash all competitors.  Sorry people, trouble's coming.
 

I'm psyched and ready to knock these other posers to the curb.  Let's go @rkj427!!

Actually, we'll likely be using a good number of your holes.  As I am the 38 CH from @Golf2Much's post I haven't been that consistent.  On the plus side for our team, when I get things going well I can get a high number of net birdies, which just gives us a huge advantage.   Keeping last week's  trend going and we'll smash all competitors.  Sorry people, trouble's coming.
 

Not sure I'll be close to par, but I'm pretty sure I can get close to 90, which is kinda like shooting par for me.  Let's see how many "what ifs" I can take out of my game with a second chance (or 90).

@Mr. Mushball I will be ready to go, no worries. Consistency and staying out of trouble are some great attributes of my game.
We shall see where everyone ends up when it is all said and done, just remember to always enjoy the game and have some fun while outdoors playing it. 👍

I'm psyched and ready to knock these other posers to the curb.  Let's go @rkj427!!

Actually, we'll likely be using a good number of your holes.  As I am the 38 CH from @Golf2Much's post I haven't been that consistent.  On the plus side for our team, when I get things going well I can get a high number of net birdies, which just gives us a huge advantage.   Keeping last week's  trend going and we'll smash all competitors.  Sorry people, trouble's coming.
 

I'm psyched and ready to knock these other posers to the curb.  Let's go @rkj427!!

Actually, we'll likely be using a good number of your holes.  As I am the 38 CH from @Golf2Much's post I haven't been that consistent.  On the plus side for our team, when I get things going well I can get a high number of net birdies, which just gives us a huge advantage.   Keeping last week's  trend going and we'll smash all competitors.  Sorry people, trouble's coming.
 

I'm psyched and ready to knock these other posers to the curb.  Let's go @rkj427!!

Actually, we'll likely be using a good number of your holes.  As I am the 38 CH from @Golf2Much's post I haven't been that consistent.  On the plus side for our team, when I get things going well I can get a high number of net birdies, which just gives us a huge advantage.   Keeping last week's  trend going and we'll smash all competitors.  Sorry people, trouble's coming.
 

With the regular season finished, it's time to look back on our weekly winners for each of the categories we spotlight each week. The number next to the member represents how many times this award was shared or won outright by the member.
Low Net Score
     @RoverRick- 9
@Javs - 8
@Randall Robbins - 6
@buckpillar & @warrenator8 - 3
@Placasse61, @LinksgolfFever, @invee123, @Mr. Mushball, @J7Hawkins, @EMacK1961, @GolfSpy_KFT, & @fozcycle - 2
@GregB135, @mulliganbet, @GTI07, @Millwrightofgolf, @tommyb1683, @Mr_BogeyPro, @BKervin, @MsWalkrOfSky, @BassMaestro, @Turbo-Dad, @GolfSpy_BEN, @RichL85, @Golfspy_CG2, @MC3157, @Siamese Moose, @CudaKota66, & @LBC - 1
Low Gross Score
       @Javs - 29
@Bohnson - 12
@Randall Robbins - 5
@BNewton51 - 3
@snicerz, @Tom the Golf Nut, @GolfSpy_BEN - 2
@invee123, @Meat7272, @Mfain15, @golfer3411, @buckpillar, @Cfhandyman, @vandyland, & @Josh Parker - 1
Most Net Birdies or Better
      @RoverRick - 16
@EMacK1961 - 5
@Mr. Mushball & @J7Hawkins - 4
@MsWalkrOfSky & @warrenator8 - 3
@daviddvm, @LinksgolfFever, @GolfSpy_KFT, @Caddie1966, & @buckpillar - 2
@GregB135, @EasyPutter, @Alan Stewart, @SteveGH7, @tchat07, @fredsharky, @Stereotype, @Lee Stanek
@Placasse61, @CudaKota66, @Subdiver1, @MrBandit, @Cubby540, & @unccross - 1
Longest Drive
         @Javs & @CB Lobo 4 Life - 9
@TylorJudd - 8
@J7Hawkins - 7
@Bohnson - 6
@Cfhandyman - 2
@snicerz, @ncwoz, @Preeway, @PMookie, @RayOstroskiLD, @vandyland, & @Josh Parker - 1
 
There are some eye-popping numbers here and a lot of consistently good play by our members. Congrats to all, on a successful season! I look forward to what Season 3 will bring!

The backyard sim is almost always available after work (depending on snow accumulations)
I have realized that some equipment doesn't seem to like the sub zero temps from some of my winter rounds

There you have it, the first MGS Cup VCT Championship field!
 

It's a pretty impressive field.  All it takes is three weeks of great scores to secure the MGS Cup!  So rest up, get your practice rounds in and let get to it!

Well great another couple weeks of hearing @CB Lobo 4 Life hit it 900 yards off the tee, ha ha

Finally, here is the C Flight:

Again, a great set of competitors!  Many seasoned veterans of past special VCT tournaments.  The ultimate MGS Cup Champion just might come out of this flight!

Representing the B flight are the following teams:

 
Sorry for the delay...spreadsheet problems.  Again, we have two moderators facing off with one another.  This also includes @Javs the season two runner up.  This should be a good flight!

Representing the D Flight are the following golfers:

This flight includes The Commissioner!  There's also several players from previous VCT special tournaments.  @snicerz was also one of my playing partners in the Two Ball Championship!

Representing Flight A includes the following teams:

It includes the VCT Season 2 champion RoverRick.  With two forum moderators in this group, there may be some internal reveries to contend with. 

The year-end MGS Cup VCT Championship field is set!  This two-person, best ball event will officially begin on March 11th.  

The first week the four teams in each flight will fight it out with the lowest best ball score to move on in the tournament.  I case of ties (and it has happened), we'll match cards to determine winner.   In week two, the A flight and D flight winners as well as the B flight and D flight winners will face off to see who makes it to the finals.  
When you submit scores, we need where you played, which tees you played from, your course handicap from those tees, and hole by hole handicap for the course and hole scores so the best ball between you and your partner can be determined.  This can be via an electronic representation or a picture of your scorecard.   Like in the weekly VCT tournaments, you have a week (Monday through Sunday) to play and post your score.  Commissioner @GolfSpy_BEN will likely have other rules or procedures, which will be posted prior to the start of play.
Now, who's in which flight?  Who am I paired with?  The Seeding Show will start on this thread at 6pm EST today.  Like the NCAA Selection Sunday broadcast, teams will be disclosed by region (or in this case flights).  We'll start at 6pm and disclose each flight in 10 minute increments.  By 6:30 pm, all the flights will be disclosed.  Feel free to trash talk along the way!
Until 6:00PM!
 

Date 03/03/2024 Course Name Glendoveer G&TC West Course Gross Score 113 Course Handicap 38 Gross Strokes over/under par 42 Net Score to Par 4 Net Score 75 Net Birdies or better 9 Longest Drive 202 SIM Round? First round of the season.   42°F and wet.  Soggy from a rainy week.  Only roll was if you nailed it straight to the short stop. 

A few notes about this round.  Am trying to make a few swing changes and also play a bit more mindfully.  As such, I set some limits for myself.  

The longest club allowed from the tee box was my 4-wood. Initially I wasn't going to even allow that, but after a decent review at the range before the round, I figured it could stay in play.  The longest club allowed from the deck was the 7 iron.  Everything else was allowed as needed, with a good club selection routine in place.  As such, I really only put half of my bag in play, but favored the low end in selection malleability. 

The goal was to try and get as close to a 100yd average on tee to green shots.  Second goal was to hit as close to the flag on green shots.  Third was to minimize putting.  I seemed to accomplish some of this, but not completely.  Baby steps.  I still think my strategy worked pretty well, allowing me to shed 5 putts from the last few rounds, and get at least one par.  Four bogeys isn't a bad day for me, and only a couple of big blow ups on a few predictable holes.  I was surprised by both #4 (that I've birdied a few times) and #15.  Not really on the last one as it's usually a tough hole for me with a long climb uphill and then long approach from the top with a downslope green.  However, I think it should be lower on the handicap index comparatively.   
All in all, this will count on my card.

Ambitious for you to get a round posted within hours of the event being announced!  

I've got a round booked Thursday on a relatively challenging course for the purpose of this trial.  Hopefully the weather holds!  I'll play anyway, but more fun in the sun.

Not sure I'll be close to par, but I'm pretty sure I can get close to 90, which is kinda like shooting par for me.  Let's see how many "what ifs" I can take out of my game with a second chance (or 90).

Some of my buddies and I play a version of this called “Greed”. You may replay ANY shot, but if you hit a second, you must play that ball. Amazing how greed can come and bite you. We usually play skins and b/c of the second shot option, only par or better wins a skin. Fun variation to knock it around with friends.