Tuesday Shot of the Day

So, at the 500, the starter says, Gentlemen and Ladies, start your engines. And in baseball, it's Play Ball! And at the golf course, it's.........? I guess it's just an announcement of the first golfer on the tee box, where's he's from, and what he has accomplished recently or some other item of note. Like for instance, Now on the tee box, from Loogootee, Indiana, premier story teller and part of the winning team of the most recent Lakeview Manager's scramble, (drum roll please), JOE DOYLE!

Well, something like that, I guess. Today, the Tuesday Men take center stage. This has been a year of changes at the top in this league and today will probably see more change. Keith Parsons has a slim lead in the individual competition but anyone of the following eight could take over after play today. Kevin Byron has been playing awfully well (and I don't want to jinx him here) and he did come out last night and best his Dad and Mom in a round of friendly competition. John Foddrill was also out last night, with Jackie, and he too has a shot at the top spot today. Dave Strange is still a serious contender though he lost ground by missing the show last week; I would expect a freshened golfer and one ready to leapfrog his nearest competitors. And lets not forget Charlie Lyon who had the hot hot beginning and knows how to sit easily at the head of the table.

In team competition, Bill Carrico comes out and shoots rounds in the low forties and an occasional 30 something then pairs up with his father-in-law in league play and balloons a little but not so much that the team has been hurt. Maybe it's his turn today to fire the low score. He and Keith are up by forty some points; I would think it would be pretty hard for them to be knocked out of first today. But, things happen. Dave Wininger and Dan Steiner have been on a roll and look to close the gap some today. And George Templin, who was also out last night getting in some practice with Joy Doyle, and his partner Don Nolan, would love to end up on top tonight.

So, Tuesday Men, whack the ball! And then go whack it again.