A Note on Health from The Rev. Pete Fisher (aka Dr. Wang)

Gentlemen, 

If you're like me, you've been obsessively checking the weather since we entered the 15 day window available on weather.com.  If you've been following, you'll note that we're looking at another Phoenix-type event where heat is going to be a serious factor (see below):

With that, our illustrious Dr. Wang has provided the following note regarding players' health:

Welcome back to the desert, Cuppers!! Each year, we have witnessed minor medical mishaps associated with The Desert Cup (by my calculations, we each take a 5.9% risk of being “that guy” each year).  This has to rank among the most dangerous golf tournaments around. (The Kabul Desert Classic owns this claim by a recent internet search: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/1566990/The-worlds-most-dangerous-golf-course.html)   

Below are some tips to keep you safe in this year’s Big Event.  Remember, it’s a marathon, not a sprint – don’t get in trouble day 1 and spend the next 2 days ‘enduring.’

• STAY COOL! (Tyler Kunz, 2013) In my opinion, the greatest health scare in tournament history- Scottsdale, AZ, 119 deg.  Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke are due to rising body temperature, NOT so much dehydration. I did not have a rectal thermometer when we got 2 liters of IV fluid into Tyler in the locker room of We-Ko-Pa, but a core temp of 104 would not have surprised.  My advise: Keep your shirt and hat wet.

• SUN PROTECTION!  (R.I.P. Rick Lambert, 2007)  Sunscreen, Hat, Sunglasses are all a must.  Skin cancer ranks #5 as deadly cancers in men and the D-Cup is its Petri-dish.  You can see the shed body skin cast of Coach Rick between the #10 and #18 fairways at Coral Canyon on your drive down.  I recently saw Rick out on the town and when asked for D-Cup advice, the old sage replied, “Don’t fear the bogey, FEAR THE BURN!”

• HYDRATE!  (R.I.P. Ben Covington, 2009)  Drink a balance of water and electrolytes to keep your urine clear and copious.  If you don't pee during the round or your stream is concentrated and "musty," then you're not drinking enough.  Remember it’s not just getting water in, it also helps to prevent sweating away your body weight over the course of the day.  Drink and get wet – just like spring break.

• LUBRICATE!  (Hans Olsen, 2011)  Hans bested my Acute Hemorrhagic Red Eye (2006) and Mead’s Bloody Nipples (2008) with his jaw-dropping high thigh friction burn in Palm Springs.  Bodyglide or Aquapor are my recommendations, and best to bring your own as sharing may result in an uncomfortable discussion about “How did I get clamydia?”

See you next week!

Peter C. Fisher, MD, Rev

BONUS FEATURES - The Commish and the Prize Meister

Good morning Gents-

While we at the Desert Cup try to update the blog once a week, today we have what can only be described as a real treat.  Below, you'll find a note from the Commissioner, Terry E. Walker, as well as laugh out loud interview with Weeds.  Read on and enjoy!

Gentlemen:

I can't express to you all how much I am looking forward to being with you once again as Commissioner of the Desert Cup!

As you all know, my role is mostly ceremonial.  However, our first round at Wolf Creek will have to be played on pace for 5 hours and not 6.  Those of you who played with us here five or six years ago know that this isn't our track record.  

Please remember that most of areas off the course are restricted -- you will not be able to go and look for an errant ball.  In those instances, we must play it as a lost ball, costing you one stroke -- but not distance.  Play from where it went off course.  We simply cannot go off the grass to look for balls.  In doing so, we will speed up play.  

I will be chasing all of you relentlessly to keep pace.  

As such, be prepared to play on pace for 5 hour max.  To put this into perspective, our final group will tee off around 2:40 p.m.  If we play at a slow 6-hour pace, they will finish at near dark.  The first group has to set a good pace and the others have to keep up.  

I hope to not be called to make a tough ruling, but I have been studying the rules.  From my days in the MBA program at the U, my mantra is "frequently wrong but never in doubt."  

We want everyone to have a great round...but keep the pace of play fast! Once we finish at Wolf Creek, I'll stay on you the rest of the tournament to make sure we continue to keep a good pace of play.  

See you all soon, The Commish.

Interview with Weeds...

Q: You've been prize master for quite a few years. What's your approach to rounding up swag?

 As the PRIZE MEISTER now for 10 years, it’s amazing how guys have stepped up the SWAG each and every year. By no means have we ever lacked in amazing SWAG, but every year it continues to get even better. My road to the PRIZE MEISTER started back in my TV, Radio days. Having access to tons of great gifts for what should have gone to my clients, evolved into great gifts for those who really mean the most to me, my fellow D Cuppers. 

While there is no special approach to rounding up SWAG, my approach was simply to start early and get as much SHIT as I could possibly find. I like doing things BIG or not doing them at all. So, the more I could gather (that includes looking for golf balls during EVERY D Cup round) meant MORE gifts for everyone. Like any good salesman, and I’ve been a salesman for A LONG, LONG TIME now, YOU ALWAYS HAVE TO BE PROSPECTING. I am constantly prospecting for gifts starting the day after the D Cup is over. Simply put, I’m just a GIVER...

Q: What's the Best prize you have  ever seen?

Man, this is a tough one. Not certain that I can target just one specific gift as so many of them have been nice. However, I do recall that someone (I believe it was Tyler Kunz) provided to the prize pool an iPad a few years back. Not to say that some of the others haven’t been amazing like all the clubs, trips, bags, watches, training aids, Vasectomy’s, male enhancement products, CASH, gift certificates (Bryant particularly loves gift cards from restaurants such as TGI Friday’sand Wingers). All in all, no one goes home empty handed and in nearly ALL CASES (see example below), goes home with much more than what they arrived with. This is what truly makes the D Cup so fun and I’m grateful to be part of it. (Editor's Note: How about that Scotty Cameron putter Bob Woods brought last year?!)

On the flip side, what's the Worst prize ever?

Some of the worst prizes that I’ve ever seen are those prizes re-gifted from D Cup’s in the past. One particular item comes to mind and if I recall was an extremely valuable and rare piece of Sports Memorabilia donated by one of our veteran D Cupper’s. It was a rare piece of sports memorabilia showcasing two San Francisco greats, Jerry Rice and Steve young. This valuable piece of art had a price tag in the mid to upper teens, but was not good enough for one D Cupper and decided to bring it back the following year because he was too damn cheap and extremely lazy in NOT making an effort to find a better prize. Simply put, it showed extreme laziness on his part and in fact caught the attention within the D Cup Management Group. 

It caused such a storm that it eventually  had to be laid before “The Commish” to determine whether or not to keep this long-time D Cupper. As it was, this particular D Cupper had already brought little to the table in the form of talent, as his teams have consistently gone down year after year. However, it was even more disappointing to see the quality of his prizes drop year after year as well. 

Ultimately, it was decided that after his all-time low level in gifting this particular year, should D Cuppers be subject to such actions and should they have to continue to put up with such SHIT GIFTING EFFORTS. No longer were we going to allow individuals walk away from any future Cup with hundreds in prizes while ONLY brining to the table something from years past. It has always been a long-standing rule within the D Cup that prizes are to be NEW, each year and re-gifting is strictly forbidden. In an anonymous vote is was unanimously voted to banish this person from all future D Cups for life, with no chance of reinstatement. 

However, in a last minute hearing called by our beloved Obama, a.k.a. “The Commish” (due to his fondness of the Broke Back Cabin Photos from 2015),  Adam Sollis was granted a pardon with the stipulation that he bring gifts valued at no less than $150 in value ($50 more in gifts than is normally expected from all participating D Cuppers each year). By so doing,  Adam “Cheap ASS” Sollis will be allowed to participate each year as long as he complies to the new rule set forth which now bares his name.

•  Rule FU-A. Sollis: - No gifts will be allowed which have been gifted from years past. All gifts shall have a minimum value of $100, (with the exception of A Sollis who is required to bring a minimum gift valued at $150 from now until perpetuity."

Q: What do you hope to see in the prizes this year?

Well, I think that the last paragraph set the tone for what I expect this year.  If I have to explain further, you too might be faced with similar consequences such as that of Mr. Sollis. As the Prize Meister,  all I expect are prizes which are fun, generous, can help us with our golf game, can help us get a WOODY, thus helping our sex lives outside of golf and making us all happy.

Q. What's your favorite thing about the Cup?

My favorite thing about the D Cup is simple, it’s the anticipation and smack talk that takes place before, during and after the cup. A close second is the fact that we have heard all the same Pete Fisher stories countless times, year after year…. but that they NEVER get old. The Buckwalter in Fanks bunk-bed story never gets old, as does the tale of the Axe Grinder and anything that has happened in Dr. Fisher’s office relating to things that have ben lodged into particular orifices within the last year. Lastly, not having to worry about our wives or kids for three amazing days isn’t bad either. That too was a rule that was created the last time we golfed in Mesquite if I recall and thus bares the name of he who thought it would be wise to bring his wife and kids along.

• Rule: GROW-A _PAIR Mead: No spouse, girlfriend, boyfriend, children are allowed to be within a 250 mile distance from any participating D Cupper during the official tournament.

Q: Can you share a couple of memorable experiences? 

With soooo many memorable experiences from D Cups past, I can barely narrow them. However, a few that stand out and make me laugh every time that I think of them. Here are just a few that come to mind:

1. After battling the elements and 115 degree weather in Las Vegas, I thought that I’d try and see if the golf cart would do doughnuts in the dessert, only to find out the A Walker has tiny little balls and screams like a little lady, particularly when you lose control of the cart and take out a few trees and small cactuses and almost dump A Walker out of the cart along the way.
2. Some years ago I witnessed Brandon Walker dominate a match with a one-time wonder who’s name I forget and who was participating for the first and ONLY time in the D Cup. With 6 holes to play, Brandon had it all but locked up. I told my partner, let’s just take it one hole at a time and try to win this hole. By the grace of the Lord above, he won that hole and over the next four holes, found a way to win each of them. With the match ALL Square going into the last hole and a gallery awaiting us on 18, I told my partner that Brandon was feeling it and that if he too remained calm he would soon have one of the biggest upsets in D Cup history. Unfortunately, I might have freaked him out a little too much as he had a putt on 18 that would have pushed the match. Standing over that putt my partner was visibly nervous and shaking like a martini on the rocks. You want to see what the D Cup can do to a person, you could see him shaking from the stands. Unfortunately, he blasted his putt 10 feet by and lost the match to Brandon. In the end, I don’t know if it was the nerves or the case of heat stroke that he suffered, but he ended up withdrawing from the rest of the Cup, but never from one of the classic D Cup stories
3. After hitting a Tee Shot just off the fairway in Phoenix, my partner Hans Olsen and I gave me the yardage and while walking to hit my ball just about stepped on a rattlesnake.
4. During that same round with Hans, we were getting our ASSES handed to us and were down 5 holes after only 6. Hans had a moment that I will NEVER forget. Turning to me in the golf cart and as serious as anyone that I’ve ever seen, he turned to me and yelled, ”Weeds, this is Bullshit. We are getting our asses handed to us to a couple of dicks. We can’t lose to these guys…. We are Division 1 athletes”. Needless to say, that’s all I needed to hear. This Div. 1 athlete took it to heart and we won 3 and 2.
5. Lastly, in that same year in Phoenix, Hans who was struggling to sleep and had asked Dr. Fish for a little help. Dr. Fish gave him a few ambian and sent him on his way. While getting ready for dinner I heard grunting coming from the bathroom. Hans was on the can attempting to drop a Deuce and decided to leave the door to the bathroom open. I truly thought he was giving birth. What I didn’t realize is the ambian had already kicked in because he had also left the door to the room open, giving EVERYONE who walked by a peak into his labor. One such witness was our beloved Bryant Arnold. For further details, please reach out to BA. Later, after finally giving birth he assaulted and attempted to rape another fellow D Cupper, Tim Shumway. Fortunately, Tim got away, no thanks to Fisher. However, little did Hans realize all that had gone on the night before as he to this day doesn’t remember any of it. Furthermore, he also didn’t remember playing blackjack that same night, losing $200 in cash and falling asleep on the table.

A Rookie's Perspective: The Jon Tucker Interview

Good morning gents -

We are 17 days away from the 2016 Desert Cup! 13 until I hang out with my good friends from Delta and fly to SLC.

What better way to get you all amped up for this year than an interview with last year's tournament rookie extraordinaire, Jon Tucker? Read on to get just a glimpse into the mind of the Unicorn... 

Q: You probably caused the greatest splash as a rookie last year through the purchase of one inflatable unicorn head.  What went through your head when you saw that thing?

I have always appreciated good stories especially when told by a master storyteller like Fish.  So his story had a profound impact on me.  I pondered it over and over and knew that what the D-Cup was missing a mascot. When we went into town for those killer burgers there was a milkshake shop next door that catered to all things Unicorn. There it was before my eyes, just like the flux-capacitor.  I knew that this could bring harmony to the D-Cup culture.  I picked up a little something for myself as well.

Is it true your wife gave you the nod to attend the D Cup, rather than celebrate your anniversary?

We were married on June 23rd and last year was our 30 yr anniversary.  She said "you love golf more than me." "Nay, Nay," I replied. "I love you both the same so please don't start that jealously thing."

Pete Fisher stories aside, what is your favorite memory from your rookie year?

The amazing venue with those great rooms, the wonderful course we played, and listening to all the smack you give each other. How can you top that place?  This year I will experience the lone and dreary world as a true D-Cupper.  Hope not to need an IV.

What is one thing you wish someone told you going into the D Cup?

That I had better step up my game for the gift on the last night.  Mine was a bit lame last year. This year I have a gift for you all to start the event and have a great gift I am buying as soon as my HELOC is approved.

What was the most memorable round from last year?

The last round.  Sorry to say I can't remember who it was I was playing against.  We came to number 16 where the famous barn photo still burns in our eyes.  On that hole we could bail out right or go for the green.  The green was a full 250-280 carry over water.  My opponent was down one, and he goes for the green.  Drops his shot in the water then proceeds to hit no less than a dozen balls over and over all in the water.  I tell that story whenever I come across another tin cup.

What's the deal with offering Brandon to join your golf club?! 

Truth is he wanted to join us the previous year, but the voting members could not stand to look at those POS (Editors note: What he's trying to spell out here is 'piece of s#$%') Ute club head covers so we declined him. 

This year his wife promised to dress him in all things Non-Ute so we could stand to be near him. Every club needs a guy you can depend on taking money from every time you play, Brandon is our pigeon.  

Course Preview - Coyote Springs

Today's course preview is Coyote Springs, our home for Friday's rounds.  If you have a second to look at it on Google Maps, you'll see why Brandon said that this place is in the middle of nowhere.  In fact, it is.  I'm not sure that many of our number have played here, so I'm including a couple extra reviews.  One thing to note - there is no formal club house with a place to sit and eat, or shower, etc.  Lunch will be refrigerated sandwiches from Jason's Deli - so plan accordingly.  I think that the closest restaurant is like 20 minutes away...

One thing is clear throughout the reviews: this is a must play.  I can't find one review where someone said the course was in terrible shape.  Be prepared- the greens are 12+ on the stimp and sound really difficult... but nothing an experienced D Cupper hasn't seen or played before.

Reviews:

Coyote Springs Golf Course -- Two Guys Who Golf

Where the Heck is Coyote Springs -- Digital Fairways

Coyote Springs is a Remote, Beautiful Course, but How Does It Thrive? - Las Vegas Review-Journal

Coyote Springs Golf Club Review -- The Golf Course Gurus

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT

My Brethren of the D-Cup –

The time has arrived to reveal the teams for the 2016 D-Cup spectacular to be held in Mesquite, Nevada, beginning on the 23^rd of June in the year of our Lord 2016.  

We will once again be battling each other as well as the elements to return home with bragging rights, some extra cash in our pockets and our dignity intact.

This year may be more like Survivor than ever as we try to outwit, outplay and outlast each other in a battle around 3 great courses the likes of which we may never have seen before.

First, we will be trying to defeat each other at Wolf Creek – a course drove many of us to our knees a few years ago.  A course where one may quit mid-round due to exhaustion and almost losing the one layer of skin he had left holding him together.  We don’t need to mention names as those who were there witnessed how he departed in the middle of a defeated round succumbing to the elements and the breakdown of his own will to compete.

There will also be two new courses to test us – courses few of us have played before – offering very little advantage to anyone but offering a true test of will and a sound mind.  One of these said courses could be described in the “middle of nowhere” and that would be accurate.  Who in their right mind would build a majestic course like this in the midst of nothing is beyond me but we will reap the rewards of their foolishness. 

The other of these new courses has been called a treasure by some and a golfing oasis by others.  We will finish the trip at this virtual golf heaven called Calistoga.

So, the only questions remaining are who will I ride with?  Who are my potential teammates, those who I will be in ecstasy or in agony with after this golfing weekend?  Who will I be facing?  Who will I be trying to get any advantage against in a battle of wills and wits and swagger?

Those answers, my friends, are captured below.  You'll note that player descriptions were written by opposing captains.

- Brandon 

Team Little Brother –

Captain Aaron Walker – this man need no introduction as he is often the loudest voice heard on the course.  You can literally hear him miles before he arrives.  He comes riding a new sense of confidence and enthusiasm.  He is ready, he is willing, he is here to make history by putting his name on the cup.

• Tyler Kunz – one year removed from having a baby this competitor is back at the cup.  Will having a child have softened his will and desire to conquer his foes or will he have that extra ability to concentrate now having experiences the tears of a child in his life – only time will tell

• Dr. Wang – Peter Fisher – this man will come to the cup fresh from being a new celebrity.  He not only can organize a run for benefiting men who have prostate issues (most of us in a few years) but he will also be able to tell you about the strength of your stream when you pee.  Often willing to discuss ED while you are lining up putts and most likely willing to give you an IV between rounds Pete is the founder of the Fisher Foundation Medical Needs Award each year and our primary care giver while we play.

• Craig Walker – This man is no joke out there.  He hits the ball long, he putts it straight and he always is willing to win.  He also is a Walker so he’s got that going for himself.

• Brent Pulver – also known by his close friends and loved ones as the Pulverizer – do I need to say more.  He is generous and kind and always has some gift in store for you.  He will also beat you like a circus monkey if you give him a chance.

• Allan Boldt – Allan is a true vet of the D-Cup.  He has been playing in this thing forever and when he does play he usually wins.  He has a cumulative cup record of 22 – 10 or something similar to that I’m sure if we kept track of that kind of thing.  He drives a fast car and he loves diet coke and hot dogs on a stick (credit Wikipedia).

• Jonathan Moffat (Rookie) – our only rookie this year – replacing our last rookie who nobody liked to play with.  Jonathan has some big shoes to fill this year.  Jonathan hails from Oceanside, CA and loves pizza, fast bikes and long walks on the beach.  He is a good friend and should be a fun partner to play with.

• Jon Tucker – Jon returns to the D-Cup this year as a 2^nd year player.  He is choosing to play with us rather than spend his anniversary with his wife.  He claims it was not a hard decision but he has asked that we never mention this fact.  He made a big impression last year by listening to and acting on the parable of the Unicorn.  He holds the record for being able to find the most creative blow up toys in a small town and it really isn’t what it sounds like.  He also has been nominated to be the Cup photographer after his critically acclaimed picture titled “I can’t quit you” was published in National Geographic and Playgirl during the same week

• Rosie – I have given up trying to spell this guy’s last name.  This is one man who really plays hard.  He loves to play Fisher every year and will have to deal with being on the same team this year.  He is a lover of all things Bob Ross and Aerosmith and is a connoisseur of spray cheese.

• Kerry South – This man is returning to the cup this year in top form.  He is ready to play and play hard.  He has experienced it all out here and is ready to compete again.  He is healthy and mended up from his bike accident.  He puts other men of his same vintage to shame.  The last time we came to Mesquite with this man I am not sure he was wearing shorts yet – get ready for a new Kerry South.

Team Overbearing Big Brother

Captain Brandon Terry Walker – What can be said about Brandon that hasn’t already been said from the love fest at the dinner last year?  This is a man that can consistently hit a 350-yard drive… a nice big hook that goes about 200 yards to the right and 150 yards forward.  “Power Fade” aside, he’s a fierce competitor and king among men (sort of, but not really).

• Weeds aka Justin Weidauer – One of the longest hitters at the Cup, this man makes his irons bend like a wet noodle.  In addition to being our beloved prize master, he’s the only man on the roster who has been a plaything for Keith Van Horn.

• Matt Fankhauser – The Buzzsaw consistently instills fear in his D Cup foes.  He’s the guy with the manners of a gentleman assassin.  He’ll smile at you, tell you you’re doing great, and then slide a long dull knife through your gut.

• Doug Marx – Dougie Fresh is the only member of the D Cup family who has had a certified price put on his head.  Perhaps one of the only competitors who has a better record than Allan, he’s sure to be in top form this year.  I’m willing to throw $5 in the pot for another scalp.

• Solly – Adam Sollis is back from medical exemption, as well as trying to regain credibility after driving a Saturn through most of college.  Adam will forever be immortalized as the one who had the idea for the infamous couple’s photo of 2015.

• Tim Shumway – To be clear, Shummy is a guy who takes pleasure in dismantling his opponents. Sometimes it’s through his excellent play – other times it’s through distracting them with his golf cart speaker.

• Jeff Buckwalter – Seriously. How do you not love this guy? Purveyor of fine luggage and golf bags.  Ironman.  Two words come to mind when I think of Buck: LE GIT.  Jeff’s a welcome addition after being gone since Scottsdale.  You may remember that’s the year he was awarded the Puss of Shame award.

• Gary Romeril – Coach Gary is near and dear to my heart for one single reason: his voice is only like 2 decibels below mine.  What a gem.  This is the guy that can pretty much place a drive anywhere he likes.  Chips like a pro, and has an iron game to boot.  Then there was that time he chucked his putter in St. George at Green Spring, taking an unfortunate bounce and ending up in the road.

• Travis Heath – The teddy bear of the group.  Past winner of the MVP award. This guy is someone I personally enjoy playing both against and with.  Regardless how how nice a guy he is, make sure he doesn’t “hang on” to any gift cards you might win at the dinner… he’ll hang onto it for a year.

• Bryant Arnold – Bryant is many things. A diamond in the rough, a single-digit handicapper, and close to my heart as a guy who is willing to wear a white belt.  Clothing aside, this dude is the one guy who you know loves you while he curses you out.

First Course Preview of 2016 - Wolf Creek

Fellas, 

By my count, we are 35 days until the first round of the Desert Cup.  I figure it's time to start getting folks excited about the tournament, the trash talk flowing, and dialing in your golf game.  We'll also announce teams at some point.

Over the next month, I'll be posting course previews and other tidbits to the blog - I hope you all enjoy looking at these and dreaming about these as much as I do.  

It only makes sense to start with our first course, Wolf Creek Golf Resort.  This is the site of one of the most amazing drives I've ever seen the Commissioner hit:  On the first tee, he hooked it down the fairway, bounced it off the curb of the cart path 90 degrees to the other side where in it bounced back 90 degrees and landed in the fairway.  It was pinball golf at its finest.

Without further ado, here are some picts to remind you of what is to come.  Scroll down for some reviews:

• Leaving Las Vegas - Golf Digest
• Wolf Creek Golf Club Review - Two Guys Who Golf
• Wolf Creek Golf Club - Golf Course Gurus

Announcement Time...

Boys –

This year the Cup is returning to Mesquite, Nevada. It has been several years since we have visited here and, of course, that was by design ... the ban that Wolf Creek placed upon our group for what they called "slow" and what we called "methodical play" has finally been lifted.  Also, I believe the statute of limitations has finally been reached on some of the incidents that happened when Sollis and Heath were caught "posing" near some slot machines at the Casablanca - who knew such things were not allowed in Nevada.

This trip we will be seeing some courses that are going to be new to almost all of us.  They are highly rated and desirable destination courses to play.  It should be a good challenge for us as we enter the year we may as well call the "Family Feud."

As always, please begin searching high and low for the best possible prizes you can bring to donate for the Saturday Night Awards Dinner where we not only award the cup to the winning Captain and team but we also name our MVP’s, present the First Aid award, give out all Closest to the hole, long and straightest drive prizes, as well as name the Captains for 2017.  We need many, many good prizes to make this a fun and eventful night.  I personally cherish the swag I leave with each year.  Thanks for bringing awesome gifts year after year.

So just a quick reminder about what we are all getting ourselves into this year...

This year, the total cost should be about $460 which includes the following:

•     Rooms at the Casa Blanca Hotel for Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights
•     5 rounds of golf
•     Prize money for each member of the winning team
•     Tournament banquet dinner on Saturday night

Please send me a $200 deposit by April 15th.  I have deposits due to the courses and the Hotel and courses due that same time, so it’s critical I have your deposits as soon as possible.

Send deposits to:

Brandon Walker

432 Lexington Circle

Oceanside, CA 92057

The drop dead data is April 30th.  If I don’t have your deposit by the 30^th, your spot goes up for grabs – so please be on the ball.

Without further ado…

Round 1

Wolf Creek Golf Club

Recipient of numerous awards and accolades, most recently the 2011 Golf Digest Fan’s Choice Award, and an appearance in some of Buck’s Ogio marketing material

Thursday, June 23,

2:00 pm - Two man best ball – Match Play

Since opening in 2000, golfers from all over the world have travelled to Wolf Creek Golf Club in Mesquite, Nevada to experience a one of a kind golf adventure.  With regularity, Wolf Creek is mentioned as a bucket list course with other courses such as Pebble Beach, Black Wolf Run, and Bandon Dunes.  Many major golf publications have ranked Wolf Creek as one of the top public courses in the country.  From 2008-2015, Wolf Creek has been a feature course on EA Sports Tiger Woods and the new Rory McIlroy PGA Tour video game.  In 2011, Wolf Creek won the prestigious Fan Choice Award naming Wolf Creek the favorite golf course to play by golf fans worldwide.

Rounds 2 & 3

Coyote Springs Golf Club

Ranked #4 on GolfWeek’s 2010 Best Courses You Can Play

Friday, June 24

 7 am Shotgun Start – Two man Best Ball – Match Play

 1:15 pm – 666 – Best Ball, Alternate Shot, Scramble – Match Play

Keep in mind it’s a 45 min. drive from Mesquite to Coyote Springs – this is the early day

Coyote Springs is the first golf course in a planned series of Jack Nicklaus-designed courses that will flow throughout the Coyote Springs community. The course plays to a par 72 and ranges from 5,349 yards from the forward tees to 7,471 yards from the championship tees. Eleven lakes come into play on the golf course many consider to be one of Nicklaus’ finest desert creations.

Rounds 4 &5

Conestoga Golf Club

Ranked the #1 course in Mesquite and the #5 ranked course in Nevada by GolfWeek Magazine

Saturday, June 25

7:00 am – Singles Match Play

 1:00 pm – Singles Match Play

This 18 hole scenic masterpiece is artfully interwoven with the character and contours of Sun City Mesquite's spectacular landforms.  Undulating through canyons with gently ascending and descending elevations, rugged rock outcroppings and tranquil water elements, the integrity of the land is preserved at every opportunity.  The masterful design and creativity of famed golf course designer, Gary Panks, provides this championship course the appearance of being crafted by nature, forged over time.

Following the round, we’ll head back to Casablanca for dinner and awards

The tournament hotel this year is the Casa Blanca Resort, renown for its loose slots, Mesquite’s marquee restaurants, and, according to Arnold, an award-winning RV park.

950 West Mesquite Blvd.

Mesquite, NV 89027