October 2010 - The BGA

Red Team Captain Frank Mejia congratulated by Black Team Captain Tom Clement after the final match between the two teams

Results of 2010 Wellman Cup — Pinehurst, NC. As was experienced the previous week by the US Ryder Cup Team arriving and playing on unknown turf – WALES – so too did the US BGA Wellman Cup players felt arriving and playing at hallowed Pinehurst NC. A very nice feeling. All players arrived Thursday evening, except Nighthawk Campbell showed up fashionably late (2 am), plus amidst the cocktails the Black Team bantering began calling the Red Team the “Pink Team”. It was all in fun, but wonder who would have last laugh! The courses are set, the format is locked in and the weather will be sunny and stunningly beautiful fall temps.

October 8, Friday – Tobacco Road, designed by renowned Mike Strantz. Played at 6581 yds./131 slope rating.

Format: Best Ball (Four Ball) – two – 2 man teams, all four balls in play. Lowest ball score for the hole will give that team’s ball a point. Move to next hole.

	Black		Red
	Randy Broughman Scott Rush 2 & 1		Bobby Brunner Jim Frenette
	Mike Campbell Andrew Dosik		Jawad Rachini Bryan Bost 1 up
	Bob Hoff Rodger Baker		Roger Waters Aaron Waters 3 & 2
	Tom Clement Brett Coffman 2 & 1		Frank Mejia Chuck Petrilla
	2 Points		2 Points

The Welcome Players Dinner was held at Beefeater’s in little town of Southern Pines, NC. Very tasty, very filling, very satisfying, and the both Teams even after first round. Very
nice! Will the Captains make adjustments to Saturday’s marathon play of 2 rounds and 8 points at stake?

October 9, Saturday AM – Talamore CC, designed by renowned Rees Jones (1924) Captain’s Choice- one person per team is designated as Captain, two shots will occur from Captain’s ball choice
location, until you hole out. Lowest team score will win the hole.

	Black		Red
	Tom Clement Randy Broughman halved		Bobby Brunner Roger Waters halved
	Brett Coffman Andrew Dosik		Chuck Petrilla Bryan Boston 2 & 1
	Scott Rush Mike Campbell 4 & 3		Jawad Rachini Frank Mejia
	Rodger Baker Bob Hoff		Jim Frenette Aaron Waters 6 & 5
	3 ½ Points		4 ½ Points

October 9, Saturday PM – Mid Pines CC, designed by renowned Donald Ross (1921) Alternate Shot – Two 2-man teams, one ball in play per team. You alternate hitting your team ball
from tee until you hole out. Whatever team has a better score will win the hole.

	Black		Red
	Randy Broughman Andrew Dosik		Bobby Bruner Chuck Petrilla 3 & 2
	Scott Rush Bob Hoff 3 & 2		Jawad Rachini Roger Waters
	Brett Coffman Rodger Baker		Jim Frenette Aaron Waters 6 & 5
	Tom Clement Mike Campbell		Frank Mejia Bryan Boston 6 & 5
	4 ½ Points		7 ½ Points

WELLMAN CUP DINNER: A quick shower and cocktails back that the hotel prepared everyone for the WELLMAN CUP SALUTE DINNER at the beautiful Ironwood Café & Inn under the huge Magnolia trees. It
was nicely lit with garden lights, a babbling water fountain, and my, my….young ladies in gowns and cocktail dresses dining all around us (some sort of local Homecoming event was at hand). Yep, it was heaven on earth as they say to have all that eye-candy
surrounding us! The food was exceptional, the drinks flowing and camaraderie was delightful. However, Black Team was uneasy with the task of rallying on Sunday, but they have some good players. Can there be a rally and upset Red Team’s sense of victory?
Let’s see what unfolded on Sunday.

October 10, Sunday – Southern Pines Country Club, designed by renowned Donald Ross (1906). Singles – Eight single matches, eight points on the table for the taking. This is the make or break
day for your team.

It was another Wellman Cup for the books. Great golf matches, super weather, and outstanding players to meet and know.

Month: October 2010

2010 Wellman Cup Results