Yesterday was the final of our inter unit golf league at Roundel Glen Golf Course.  Our team won and we now have the bragging rights on our military base for one year.  The bragging rights are more important than the hardware and it also creates friendly rivalry between units.

The format is very straight forward.  Each team provides two sets of twosome.  Each twosome played a scrabble match-play format.  The final was for 18 holes for each team. Therefore, there was a possible 36 points up for grabs.  The final tally resulted in our team being up 15 points overall.  My twosome was up 5 and our other twosome was up 10. In all fairness, he had a pretty strong team and lady luck was on our side.

So, where does the Deja Vu occur?

Last week, we played the same format (except it was 9 holes).  The second hole is a par 5.  We hit the ball well off the tee box and laid up on our second shot to about 75 yards (see the creek up by the green – it is about a 240 carry after a good drive).  We chipped a bit long and landed just on the back right off the green.  I pulled my 52 degree Vokey wedge, chipped and drained it for birdie and one up.

Roundel Glen Hole 2

This week, on the same hole, we hit poorly off the tee box.  Hit our second shot to 165 yards from the green.  A smooth 6-iron placed us just a bit long left, behind the trap, off the green in the long grass.  So, I calmly pulled my 60 degree Vokey wedge and flopped the ball on to the green and watched it roll into the cup for birdie and one up.

It is hard to believe that it could happen two weeks in a row!  I believe that this shot mentally demoralize our competitors because we won the next three holes to go four up. Both weeks we seemed to cruise to victory after the chip-in.  Additionally, it gave my playing partner and I confidence that lady luck was on our side!

The best aspect of both weeks was that I met new nice people and enjoyed their company.  The weather as perfect for golf and a great time was had by all.  I am a grateful golfer.  See you on the links!