Tuesday, September 23, 2008

YOUTH RULES THE DAY AT THE 2008 EGAN CUP, SCOTLAND CELEBRATES


YOUTH RULES THE DAY AT THE 2008 EGAN CUP, SCOTLAND CELEBRATES

Associated Press, NOTTAWASAGA, Ontario – Irish eyes were not smiling as youth ruled the day at the Egan Cup Championship held recently at the Nottawasaga Inn north of Toronto.

Doug Robertson fired a sizzling 3 under par 70 (adjusted), on way to his first Egan Cup Championship. After a dominant performance on the opening hole, the McGuires in the foursome (Gerry, Pat, Steve) could sense that the die was cast. There would be no repeat for Gerry McGuire, as the 2007 Cup Champ was left to pick up the pieces and regroup for the 2009 campaign.


At the post-game press conference, when the foursome reconvened, a clearly discombobulated Gerry McGuire was heard to say “My confidence is at rather a low ebb at the moment. My golf has gotten so bad, I've had to have my ball retriever re-gripped.” Steve McGuire remarked “I spend so much time in the woods these days, I can tell you which plants are edible.” Pat McGuire added “This season, the only time I hit a couple of balls cleanly was outside the clubhouse - when I accidentally stepped on a rake.”


For his part, Robertson was elated with the victory. “The competition was stiff and the conditions were harsh....but I’m obviously pleased with the result. “ Robertson acknowledged taking strength of purpose from a very special woman, the Cup’s namesake, May McGuire ne: Egan. He recognizes the unique responsibilities of being the Cup holder noting, “If you are given a chance to be a role model, I think you should always take it because you can influence a person's life in a positive light, and that's what I want to do. That's what it's all about.” Later, during the press conference when Robertson assumed the microphone was off, he was heard to say “....it was like taking candy from a baby....”


The Cup returned to Scotland this past week and the streets of Edinburgh were closed to accommodate the parade. Pandemonium was the name of the day as a near riot ensued (see attached). A motion is before the Scottish Parliament to declare a national holiday in honour of Robertson’s considerable achievement. The motion is expected to receive all party endorsement.


The Egan Cup resumes in next August at a location to be announced in the near future.


P.S. Click the picture for a larger view and notice the 2008 Champ (on top of the double decker bus) proudly holding the Cup.

The Real Golfers of The Egan Cup!

Here are the real heros of the Egan Cup. A wet looking bunch.

But the smartest was Sheila as when this photo was taken Sheila was watching a violent movie with Ty and Brayden and eating popcorn in her hotel room.

2007 Egan Cup Champ



Sunday, September 14, 2008

The A Team!

This is what everyone has been waiting for - The A Team. Included is the 2007 Egan Cup Champ and the 2008 Egan Cup Champ (under appeal) and the Low Scorer of the 2008 Egan Cup Championship. The other guy, Soo Steve, was used to fill in the foursome.

To improve your game of golf all you have to do is swing like these Pros.

2007 Egan Cup Champ

Sunday, September 7, 2008

The B Team!

Yes, that is right folks. The B Team is now up. What golf swings but you haven't seen anything yet until you see the A Team next week.

London Tim has so fast a swing that I missed it.

2007 Egan Cup Champ

Tuesday, September 2, 2008

Team C Golfers









Here is your weekly tips to improve your golf game. Team C is up in this video. Can you pick out who they are?


The Rules Chairman and his Playing Partner arrived for a game of golf this weekend and caught me playing darts in my garage. This is the dart board.






Then the Rules Chairman asked me what were those stars on Mae Egan's photo. I had not noticed them before. We counted the stars and there is 9 of them. Does one star representive each living child of Mae & Mickey McGuire?

2007 Egan Cup Champion with an appeal in to hold the title until 2009