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Ansley Tuesday Afternoon G olf Tour Issue #: 17
The Nickelodeon
Chronicling The Play and Behavior of ATAG Tour Players
Chief Editor
Don Nichols A RECORD SETTING DAY!
For TheDesign
Graphic Trivia Buffs
Manager June 6, 2006
Amanda Nichols By: Don Nichols
:
Ansley Tuesday Afternoon Golf Tour
What is the longest ace
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on record?
Manager Perhaps it was because it was no doubt the prettiest day
“Pool Bar Dave” Nichols of the year—and add to that the excellent course
Golf Truism
conditions. Whatever the reason, the stage was set for
“AfterEditorial
playing your best
Assistant what turned out to be the most competitive match of the
round of golf open
you can be
2006 season. ATAG Tour caliber golf was at its finest on
sure that your next round
the first Tuesday in June as evidenced by the excellent
will be one of your worst.
rounds posted by most of the players, including a career
The probability of this
best score for one mid handicapper, a high handicapper
coming true increases
breaking 50 for the first time, multiple birdies and shots of
with the number of people
the day, and the best team score of the 2006 season.
you tell about your great
Eighteen players were assembled into the following five
last round.”
teams via the random ball drop, with three foursomes
and two threesomes, the latter necessitated by the
Photography cancellation by two players on the day of the match.
open
OTHER TIDBITS:
“Self pity is crying on the ▪ The atmosphere was buzzing as players waited on
Devil’s shoulder” the porch in great anticipation when it became apparent
that a score of 12 under (posted by two teams) was in
“Your attitude determines last place. The angst continued when the fourth group’s
your altitude” score (with a draw partner) came in at 13 under. Not to
(both seen outside a church on worry, though, because the last to finish—the
King Road) Tyber/Pearson/Martin trio--were collectively only 4
under, increasing to 7 under with the scores of the
“How to properly line up unlucky draw partner P. J Wade who saw his victory
your fourth putt” snatched away at the end.
( a chapter from the “Truly
Useful Golf Book”) ▪ After the outcome of the match was determined, the
players were entertained by a Reading by Ron Majors
entitled “Perspectives On Golf, the first time such an
event has occurred at an ATAG gathering. The players
were captivated as Reverend Ron read the litany of golf
truisms to the group. (well, not really captivated, more
like a “when is this going to be over” look). (Other
readings by Reverend Ron may be in store so be sure
not to miss any future matches.)
▪ Rick Eaton, currently on probation, made a cameo
appearance on the porch and stayed to drink and
socialize, even attempting to tell a joke which he forgot in
mid stream.
▪ A side bet between the last two threesomes was
lost by the ill fated Pearson/Tyber/Martin trio, who
had to kick in the agreed upon 20 gold fish to each
player on the other team. Lee “what about my
needs?” Pearson made the presentation on behalf of his
team.
ATAG
Ansley Tuesday Afternoon ■ ATAG Humorist Tom Kisgen told some of his
Golf Tour summer rerun jokes to the delight of the crowd, mainly
Ansley Golf Club because most did not remember they had heard the jokes
1912 before (an advantage of getting older). The
196 Montgomery Ferry Dr Commissioner appointed Tim Martin to be next
Atlanta, Ga 30309 week’s joke teller, with an option to provide his own
“reading” if he so desired. (Martin responded to the
latter suggestion with the universal sign of oneness.)
Answer To Trivia:
447 yard hole in one by
Bob Mitera in 1965 at
Miracle Hill in Nebraska Box Scores: front nine
Sawyer 37
Tyber 38
Reese 39
Leaders In The Hall 39
Clubhouse Majors 39
Low Gross: Tyber: 36 Kisgen 40
Low Net: Sawyer: 6 under Batelaan 41
Birdies: Tyber: 8 Williamson 42
High Gross: Sellner: 57 Pearson 42
Wade, PJ 44
Gooding 44
Jobson 45
Arnold 46
Martin 46
Sellner 47
Benning 47
Nichols 48
Corrigan 54
ATAG
Ansley Tuesday Afternoon
Golf Tour
Ansley Golf Club
1912
196 Montgomery Ferry Dr
Atlanta, Ga 30309