Glenwoodie Turns Out To Be TaylorMade for the Kid 2010 GGW Event No. 3

In the game of golf, some days, things just seem to turn out right. Long drives land on the “right” side of the fairway. Solid approach shots give you the right looks into the green. Pure putts drop into the hole with just the right pace. And, certainly comfortable weather makes it easier to hit the right shots.

The weather forecast for Glenwood, Illinois on Saturday, April 24, was questionable. Heavy rain fell overnight in Chicagoland and more severe storms South and West were headed our way. This weather was similar to last year’s event where the course was declared unplayable. But, for the quick 4 hour golf window we needed; warmer temps, gentle breezes and NO rain, made sure this day at Glenwoodie would turn out just right for the Golfers Gone Wild 3rd Tour Event of the season.

Known as the oldie but goodie, Glenwoodie is a 6437 yard compact layout with a deep ravine of Deer Creek meandering through four of the back nine holes. The course drained well from the rainy night before and had very few soggy spots. The always tough, sloping greens held approach shots and rolled true.

Like an expensive, Italian 3 piece suit, Glenwoodie turned out to be tailor-made for the TaylorMade Kid. The Kid cut up the course and the 10 man GGW field, stitching together a tour season best round of 82. TaylorMade Kid started hot; making par on 5 of the first 6 holes, birdie on #8, and shot a 3 over par 39 front side. The Kid had the Nassau bet and his first win of the season practically sewed up before we hit the turn. Taylor finished with a net 65, a measurement almost 7 net strokes better than runner-up.

Coming in second was Grade A. AG averaged about 297 yards off the tee box and fashioned his long drives into a net 71. Double D continued a pattern of solid play for 2010 and finished third with a net 75; less than ½ stroke better than Cadillac Blue. Cadillac was tuned up early (45 front) but choked up late. Lucky Lefty shot a net 77 for fifth place money.

The always competitive 2009 Player of the Year, Lefty will be headed for the shelf and unable to play for the next few weeks. Call the Competition Committee. No golf for 5-6 weeks for Miller, competing with Taylor, who reportedly plays three times a week, including an unsanctioned practice round at Glenwoodie last Wednesday. Come Saturday, that unsanctioned round made The Kid very well prepared for GGW. Regarding the rest of the field? Let’s just say at least they were very well dressed.

Quick Draw? Looked great; sporting a new jet black hooded rain suit. Unfortunately it was last seen on the way to shooting a net 81. Way Cool? Just chilling in high end Nike Dri-Fit apparel, but shot a net 80. Country Strong? Decked out in TW Victory Red, continued his early season struggle with a net 82. The Gambler? With his $1000 designer watch, started timing us at the 1st tee; finished quick, but with net 81. Silent Assassin? Admittedly playing on little sleep, still always nattily attired, Sam shot a butt ugly net 92.

However, golf at Glenwoodie wasn’t all about well tailored clothes. Way Cool did play well enough to lead in skins on the day with 6; using a nice looking drive to par #13. Quick Draw stopped styling just long enough on #7 to win 4 skins. TaylorMade Kid, pushed off his birdie hole by Lefty, still managed to win 4 skins. Grade A was also credited with 4 skins, playing ahead of the curve, with pars on #2 and #18.

Next week Sunday, the Golfers Gone Wild Tour hits another old school course, Lincoln Oaks Golf Club. Located in Crete, Illinois, Lincoln Oaks has some tight carries, multiple par 3’s and postage stamp greens. Glenwoodie seemed to be TaylorMade for the Kid…..….Whose game will be the right fit for Lincoln Oaks?