| The Month in Review |
| A monthly feature recapping all Lefty Golfers Association events |
| July 2002 |
JULY 1, 2002 - LE RIVIERA
*BIG MARJK
HALE E. NORMAN
DR. MARIO BLONDIN
*COSTA DOINBIZNIS
P.P. HORNSBY
CHRIS 9-IRON KID
*JU LIE
*CAT WOMAN
HALE E. NORMAN
DR. MARIO BLONDIN
*COSTA DOINBIZNIS
P.P. HORNSBY
CHRIS 9-IRON KID
*JU LIE
*CAT WOMAN
43-45--- 88
42-50--- 92
45-49--- 94
57-52--- 109
51-59--- 110
56-55--- 111
62-60--- 122
98-90--- 188
42-50--- 92
45-49--- 94
57-52--- 109
51-59--- 110
56-55--- 111
62-60--- 122
98-90--- 188
In a fit of generosity previously unseen from LGA officials, two former Lefty Olympic participants and a superhero received
invitations to appear in an official LGA event. Big Marjk, whose previous appearance in the LGA was a bronze medal
performance for Iceland at the 2001 Olympics, survived dangerously high heat and humidity and fired a solid 43-45 to take his
first career LGA tournament by four shots over Hale E. Norman, and post the first sub-90 round of the season on the southpaw
circuit. Norman lead by one at the turn after a low 42 going out, but the oppressive heat caused Norman to fade through the
finishing holes. Nevertheless, it was Hale's low score of the season. Dr. Blondin finally returned to form with his first
double-digit round in five attempts, but as a result of his third place finish now trails Norman 6-3 in this year's edition of the
Doculab Senior Challenge. Costa Doinbiznis, after a tough start during which he busted yet another club, this time a pitching
wedge from his new set, rallied with a back nine 52 to pass lefties P.P. Hornsby and Chris The 9-Iron Kid for fourth honours,
while Hornsby, fresh off his first victory in 6 years at Bonniebrook, returned to mediocrity, helped by two 10's on the back nine.
Chris The 9-Iron Kid, after watching his antique pull cart break on hole number 2, carried his extremely heavy antique bag the
rest of the distance, an accomplishment on such a hot day, and as a consequence could never get his game into full swing,
falling back to 6th spot and finishing the high man of the day. Ju Lie, who represented Norway in the 2000 Lefty Olympics of Golf,
also in her first LGA event of the season, managed two pars on the day and hung on for seventh place, a comfortable 66 shots
ahead of Cat Woman, who qualified for the event by virtue of her superpowers. Her superior abilities were of no use on this day,
as she shattered all records with a humungous 98-90 - 188, a full one hundred shots out of first place. It was explained after the
round that her result was understandable, there being no golf on the distant planet from which she hails.
invitations to appear in an official LGA event. Big Marjk, whose previous appearance in the LGA was a bronze medal
performance for Iceland at the 2001 Olympics, survived dangerously high heat and humidity and fired a solid 43-45 to take his
first career LGA tournament by four shots over Hale E. Norman, and post the first sub-90 round of the season on the southpaw
circuit. Norman lead by one at the turn after a low 42 going out, but the oppressive heat caused Norman to fade through the
finishing holes. Nevertheless, it was Hale's low score of the season. Dr. Blondin finally returned to form with his first
double-digit round in five attempts, but as a result of his third place finish now trails Norman 6-3 in this year's edition of the
Doculab Senior Challenge. Costa Doinbiznis, after a tough start during which he busted yet another club, this time a pitching
wedge from his new set, rallied with a back nine 52 to pass lefties P.P. Hornsby and Chris The 9-Iron Kid for fourth honours,
while Hornsby, fresh off his first victory in 6 years at Bonniebrook, returned to mediocrity, helped by two 10's on the back nine.
Chris The 9-Iron Kid, after watching his antique pull cart break on hole number 2, carried his extremely heavy antique bag the
rest of the distance, an accomplishment on such a hot day, and as a consequence could never get his game into full swing,
falling back to 6th spot and finishing the high man of the day. Ju Lie, who represented Norway in the 2000 Lefty Olympics of Golf,
also in her first LGA event of the season, managed two pars on the day and hung on for seventh place, a comfortable 66 shots
ahead of Cat Woman, who qualified for the event by virtue of her superpowers. Her superior abilities were of no use on this day,
as she shattered all records with a humungous 98-90 - 188, a full one hundred shots out of first place. It was explained after the
round that her result was understandable, there being no golf on the distant planet from which she hails.
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JULY 7, 2002 - CAUGHNAWAGA
*BIG MARJK
DR. MARIO BLONDIN
*AL FRED
HALE E. NORMAN
*COSTA DOINBIZNIS
P.P. HORNSBY
DR. MARIO BLONDIN
*AL FRED
HALE E. NORMAN
*COSTA DOINBIZNIS
P.P. HORNSBY
45-42--- 87
46-49--- 95
44-51--- 95
53-46--- 99
53-46--- 99
52-52--- 104
46-49--- 95
44-51--- 95
53-46--- 99
53-46--- 99
52-52--- 104
Perhaps inspired by recent headlines in this website declaring the LGA 'Crappier Than Ever', or maybe it was the surreal
smoke-filled skies caused by distant forest fires, or maybe it was the second-straight appearance by Big Marjk, but something
caused the LGA to shine, posting its greatest day ever with 5 sub-100 rounds. The aforesaid Big Marjk scored two birdies and
came in with a sizzling 42 to take his second event in two tries. Marjk's 87 is now the low round of the season in the LGA. In a
shocking turn of events, sophomore rightie Al Fred rode a front-nine 44, a career best, and held off a surging Dr. Mario Blondin,
winding up tied with the doctor for second-place honours and carding his best round ever, a surprising 95. Blondin trailed Fred
by as many as four shots before his rally to avoid severe embarassment. Another huge story was Costa Doinbiznis, who after
scoring a 53 going out, fired 46 on the back nine with three pars to finish with his first career sub-100 round and finish tied with
Hale Erwin Norman, who posted an identical 53-46. Remember that LGA rules state that in the event of a tie between a lefty and
a righthander, the lefthander gets top billing. This rule was enforced twice on this round, another LGA record (an obscure one, I
must admit). Rounding out the pack was P.P. Hornsby, the only golfer on the day not to break 100, but it was his 39 putts on the
day, including consecutive four-putts on 6 and 7, and his overall general lack of talent, that prevented him from doing so. By
virtue of his two victories, Big Marjk is now the number one ranked golfer in the LGA, an insult to lefties around the world.
Speculation is now rampant that LGA organizers may try to prevent Big Marjk from qualifying for this year's Lefty Masters, either
by denying him entry into a third tournament (LGA members qualify for the Masters after they played in three events during the
year), or by some other means. Stay tuned for further developments.
smoke-filled skies caused by distant forest fires, or maybe it was the second-straight appearance by Big Marjk, but something
caused the LGA to shine, posting its greatest day ever with 5 sub-100 rounds. The aforesaid Big Marjk scored two birdies and
came in with a sizzling 42 to take his second event in two tries. Marjk's 87 is now the low round of the season in the LGA. In a
shocking turn of events, sophomore rightie Al Fred rode a front-nine 44, a career best, and held off a surging Dr. Mario Blondin,
winding up tied with the doctor for second-place honours and carding his best round ever, a surprising 95. Blondin trailed Fred
by as many as four shots before his rally to avoid severe embarassment. Another huge story was Costa Doinbiznis, who after
scoring a 53 going out, fired 46 on the back nine with three pars to finish with his first career sub-100 round and finish tied with
Hale Erwin Norman, who posted an identical 53-46. Remember that LGA rules state that in the event of a tie between a lefty and
a righthander, the lefthander gets top billing. This rule was enforced twice on this round, another LGA record (an obscure one, I
must admit). Rounding out the pack was P.P. Hornsby, the only golfer on the day not to break 100, but it was his 39 putts on the
day, including consecutive four-putts on 6 and 7, and his overall general lack of talent, that prevented him from doing so. By
virtue of his two victories, Big Marjk is now the number one ranked golfer in the LGA, an insult to lefties around the world.
Speculation is now rampant that LGA organizers may try to prevent Big Marjk from qualifying for this year's Lefty Masters, either
by denying him entry into a third tournament (LGA members qualify for the Masters after they played in three events during the
year), or by some other means. Stay tuned for further developments.
JULY 13, 2002 - CAUGHNAWAGA
P.P. HORNSBY
DR. MARIO BLONDIN
*AL FRED
*PETRO LEWINSKY
DR. MARIO BLONDIN
*AL FRED
*PETRO LEWINSKY
49-47--- 96
48-49--- 97
49-51--- 100
64-55--- 119
48-49--- 97
49-51--- 100
64-55--- 119
The LGA returned to the Cog for the first event of a scheduled doubleheader weekend. P.P. Hornsby carded a career-best 96,
completing his first round ever with both nines under 50, but still nearly saw his three-shot lead dwindle away on 18.
Nevertheless, Hornsby managed to hold on for his two-and-a-halfth victory of the season, a one-shot win over Dr. Mario Blondin.
Hornsby posted a career-high 3 regulation greens, and ended up low despite 38 putts on the round, a sign that maybe his
game is finally turning around after years and years and years of futility. Dr. Blondin, who scored an impressive 2-under par on
the par-5's (two birdies and a par), pressured Hornsby on 18, putting his 3rd shot only two feet past the hole, but fell short
thanks to his crappy play on the par-3's, including another adventure on the fourth hole, a hole he has struggled with all season.
Blondin now leads the LGA with 4 birdies in 2002. Rightie Al Fred, who has also shown great improvement lately, stayed in
contention until the very end, but found his lefty opposition too tough on this day. Fred would end up with 100 on the nose, a
respectable score but still four shots behind Hornsby. Petro Lewinsky returned to the LGA with a rare Saturday appearance, and
scored his season's best, thanks to a decent 55 coming in, his second-best nine ever. "Mr. Air Ball" appeared destined to make
it through 18 holes without a full miss, until his second shot on 16, a spectacular air ball that swirled the air masses. Sunny
skies over the Cog clouded over immediately thereafter. Blondin and Fred tried to distract Hornsby on that same hole by
predicting thunderstorms (P.P. has a serious phobia of them or possibly is just a wimp), but a confident Hornsby turned the
tables, showing his own thunder off the last three tees, resulting in his rare victory.
completing his first round ever with both nines under 50, but still nearly saw his three-shot lead dwindle away on 18.
Nevertheless, Hornsby managed to hold on for his two-and-a-halfth victory of the season, a one-shot win over Dr. Mario Blondin.
Hornsby posted a career-high 3 regulation greens, and ended up low despite 38 putts on the round, a sign that maybe his
game is finally turning around after years and years and years of futility. Dr. Blondin, who scored an impressive 2-under par on
the par-5's (two birdies and a par), pressured Hornsby on 18, putting his 3rd shot only two feet past the hole, but fell short
thanks to his crappy play on the par-3's, including another adventure on the fourth hole, a hole he has struggled with all season.
Blondin now leads the LGA with 4 birdies in 2002. Rightie Al Fred, who has also shown great improvement lately, stayed in
contention until the very end, but found his lefty opposition too tough on this day. Fred would end up with 100 on the nose, a
respectable score but still four shots behind Hornsby. Petro Lewinsky returned to the LGA with a rare Saturday appearance, and
scored his season's best, thanks to a decent 55 coming in, his second-best nine ever. "Mr. Air Ball" appeared destined to make
it through 18 holes without a full miss, until his second shot on 16, a spectacular air ball that swirled the air masses. Sunny
skies over the Cog clouded over immediately thereafter. Blondin and Fred tried to distract Hornsby on that same hole by
predicting thunderstorms (P.P. has a serious phobia of them or possibly is just a wimp), but a confident Hornsby turned the
tables, showing his own thunder off the last three tees, resulting in his rare victory.
JULY 14, 2002 - CAUGHNAWAGA
HALE E. NORMAN
P.P. HORNSBY
DR. MARIO BLONDIN
P.P. HORNSBY
DR. MARIO BLONDIN
46-43--- 89
47-46--- 93
48-46--- 94
47-46--- 93
48-46--- 94
The LGA completed a doubleheader weekend at Caughnawaga, once again with more inspired play, a common occurence
since headlines on this website declared the LGA 'Crappier Than Ever''. Hale Erwin Norman returned to the winner's circle,
counting eight pars on the day and a sizzling back-nine 43, becoming the first lefty to break 90 this season. Norman's 89 was
four shots better than a resurgent P.P. Hornsby, who repeated his performance of Saturday from the tee boxes, shattering his
career-best for a second-straight day, posting a 93, which included his first birdie since August 2000, a chip-in on the par-3 10th
from 20 yards. Most disappointed had to be Dr. Mario Blondin, who despite scoring a 94, finished last, certainly a record in the
LGA for the lowest high score during an event. Mario continued his recent dominance on par-5's, carding par on every single
one. For the weekend, Blondin was two-under-par on all par-5's, an incredible statistic indeed. At the press conference after the
game, the golfers were understandably upbeat, with the exception of the good doctor, who declared his hatred of losing.
Blondin's comments shed some much needed light on last April's 'Loser Incident', and the negative reaction that resulted from
it. Norman's only comments were "My score speaks for itself", while Hornsby declared the day's round to be "...just a cog in the
wheel of my master plan to win the Yellow Jacket".
since headlines on this website declared the LGA 'Crappier Than Ever''. Hale Erwin Norman returned to the winner's circle,
counting eight pars on the day and a sizzling back-nine 43, becoming the first lefty to break 90 this season. Norman's 89 was
four shots better than a resurgent P.P. Hornsby, who repeated his performance of Saturday from the tee boxes, shattering his
career-best for a second-straight day, posting a 93, which included his first birdie since August 2000, a chip-in on the par-3 10th
from 20 yards. Most disappointed had to be Dr. Mario Blondin, who despite scoring a 94, finished last, certainly a record in the
LGA for the lowest high score during an event. Mario continued his recent dominance on par-5's, carding par on every single
one. For the weekend, Blondin was two-under-par on all par-5's, an incredible statistic indeed. At the press conference after the
game, the golfers were understandably upbeat, with the exception of the good doctor, who declared his hatred of losing.
Blondin's comments shed some much needed light on last April's 'Loser Incident', and the negative reaction that resulted from
it. Norman's only comments were "My score speaks for itself", while Hornsby declared the day's round to be "...just a cog in the
wheel of my master plan to win the Yellow Jacket".
JULY 18, 2002 - TERREBONNE (TERREBONNE COURSE)
*AL FRED
P.P. HORNSBY
*COSTA DOINBIZNIS
P.P. HORNSBY
*COSTA DOINBIZNIS
48-44--- 92
51-49--- 100
51-54--- 105
51-49--- 100
51-54--- 105
A barely official field of three made their way to Terrebonne for the first time this year to participate in a late afternoon
made-for-television special, which of course, was once again not televised. In fact, there was not a single camera, not even a
still-shot, to bear witness to sophomore righthander Al Fred's career-low 92 and first ever LGA victory, a huge 8-shot win over a
resurgent (or is it just surgent?) P.P. Hornsby. Fred's finishing pars on 17 and 18 capped a back-nine 44, but it was his lack of
bad holes (one triple bogey for the day) that made the difference. Now all members appearing on the LGA statistical
leaderboard have victories this season except for Petro Lewinsky. Hornsby, trying to score below 100 for a third consecutive
round (how miraculous does that seem?) scored four pars on the day, but consecutive eights on the par-4 5th and 6th holes
swelled his front nine to a 51, and an unfortunate out-of-bounds behind the green on 18 destroyed any remaining hopes.
Rounding out the field was Costa Doinbiznis, also trying to extend his streak of sub-100 rounds (the streak was at one as he
teed it up). After surviving 17 holes needing only double-bogey to complete the feat, he pulled his tee-shot on 18 left and
out-of-bounds, and from there proceeded to post a vomit-inducing 13 to end up last with 105. It was the second time in recent
weeks 'The Biz' had an odoriforously crap-tacular 18th hole to prevent him from breaking 100. "It's amazing he didn't break
anything", Hornsby commented after the round. The congratulations for Al Fred after the event were slightly less than hearty, but
then again, what would you expect when a second-year player so seriously outclasses a couple of veteran losers.
made-for-television special, which of course, was once again not televised. In fact, there was not a single camera, not even a
still-shot, to bear witness to sophomore righthander Al Fred's career-low 92 and first ever LGA victory, a huge 8-shot win over a
resurgent (or is it just surgent?) P.P. Hornsby. Fred's finishing pars on 17 and 18 capped a back-nine 44, but it was his lack of
bad holes (one triple bogey for the day) that made the difference. Now all members appearing on the LGA statistical
leaderboard have victories this season except for Petro Lewinsky. Hornsby, trying to score below 100 for a third consecutive
round (how miraculous does that seem?) scored four pars on the day, but consecutive eights on the par-4 5th and 6th holes
swelled his front nine to a 51, and an unfortunate out-of-bounds behind the green on 18 destroyed any remaining hopes.
Rounding out the field was Costa Doinbiznis, also trying to extend his streak of sub-100 rounds (the streak was at one as he
teed it up). After surviving 17 holes needing only double-bogey to complete the feat, he pulled his tee-shot on 18 left and
out-of-bounds, and from there proceeded to post a vomit-inducing 13 to end up last with 105. It was the second time in recent
weeks 'The Biz' had an odoriforously crap-tacular 18th hole to prevent him from breaking 100. "It's amazing he didn't break
anything", Hornsby commented after the round. The congratulations for Al Fred after the event were slightly less than hearty, but
then again, what would you expect when a second-year player so seriously outclasses a couple of veteran losers.
JULY 21, 2002 - CAUGHNAWAGA
HALE E. NORMAN
P.P. HORNSBY
*COSTA DOINBIZNIS
*AL FRED
P.P. HORNSBY
*COSTA DOINBIZNIS
*AL FRED
46-53--- 99
48-52--- 100
55-51--- 106
53-57--- 110
48-52--- 100
55-51--- 106
53-57--- 110
As the final round of the 2002 British Open drew to a close, the equally important Lefty Golfers Association held its 25th event
of the 2002 season at The Cog. Hale Erwin Norman rode a front-nine 46 to a five-shot lead over P.P. Hornsby through 14, but
after a vomit-reeking 11 on 15, including an embarassing double-hit from the greenside bunker, found himself suddenly one
shot back. Hornsby would promptly shank his first two drives on 16 into the woods, and as a result Norman would enter the
clubhouse with a one-shot victory, his 9th of the season. Hale achieved the victory without a single par, proving once again that
the LGA sure can suck sometimes. Hornsby continued his improved play, counting a personal best five regulation greens on
the day, but 40 putts, including some of the ugliest putts ever seen on any golf course, prevented him from finishing in
double-digits. Nevertheless, P.P.'s official LGA handicap now sits at 29.0, down seven full shots from the end of 2001. Costa
Doinbiznis, after a disappointing 55 going out despite a sizzling start, played a steady back for the most part, and finished third,
four shots better than Al Fred, who, after posting an incredible 92 at Terrebonne on Thursday, came crashing back down to
earth with a lousy 110. Fred remains ranked 4th overall in the association this season, a position which, if he can hold it,
would place him in the final grouping at the Lefty Masters next month. Norman's 99 was the highest winning score in the LGA
this month, proving once again that headlines on this web site declaring the LGA 'crappier than ever' served the dual purpose
of informing the public and kicking some lazy ass.
of the 2002 season at The Cog. Hale Erwin Norman rode a front-nine 46 to a five-shot lead over P.P. Hornsby through 14, but
after a vomit-reeking 11 on 15, including an embarassing double-hit from the greenside bunker, found himself suddenly one
shot back. Hornsby would promptly shank his first two drives on 16 into the woods, and as a result Norman would enter the
clubhouse with a one-shot victory, his 9th of the season. Hale achieved the victory without a single par, proving once again that
the LGA sure can suck sometimes. Hornsby continued his improved play, counting a personal best five regulation greens on
the day, but 40 putts, including some of the ugliest putts ever seen on any golf course, prevented him from finishing in
double-digits. Nevertheless, P.P.'s official LGA handicap now sits at 29.0, down seven full shots from the end of 2001. Costa
Doinbiznis, after a disappointing 55 going out despite a sizzling start, played a steady back for the most part, and finished third,
four shots better than Al Fred, who, after posting an incredible 92 at Terrebonne on Thursday, came crashing back down to
earth with a lousy 110. Fred remains ranked 4th overall in the association this season, a position which, if he can hold it,
would place him in the final grouping at the Lefty Masters next month. Norman's 99 was the highest winning score in the LGA
this month, proving once again that headlines on this web site declaring the LGA 'crappier than ever' served the dual purpose
of informing the public and kicking some lazy ass.
JULY 24, 2002 - CAUGHNAWAGA
DR. MARIO BLONDIN
*AL FRED
*COSTA DOINBIZNIS
P.P. HORNSBY
*AL FRED
*COSTA DOINBIZNIS
P.P. HORNSBY
46-45--- 91
49-55--- 104
58-50--- 108
56-57--- 113
49-55--- 104
58-50--- 108
56-57--- 113
The LGA staged yet another weekday evening event, this time on a Wednesday. Dr. Mario Blondin, taking advantage of a rare
par 69 layout (our heroes played the private 'red' nine followed by the public front or 'yellow' nine of The Cog), scored three
consecutive pars late in the round and posted his low score of the season, a 91, for his first event victory since June 2nd.
Blondin walked into the clubhouse a full 13 shots better than Al Fred, who counted a massive 43 putts on the day (heave!!!),
pushing him over the 100 mark for a second-straight round after his shocking 92 of last Thursday. Costa Doinbiznis also
suffered on the greens (42 putts), but still managed a 50 coming in to take third place honours from P.P. Hornsby. Costa
trailed Hornsby by as many as 5 shots during the round, but his late rally coupled with Hornsby's uninspired play turned out to
be the collective 'nail'. Doinbiznis now trails Hornsby 9-8 in this season's Doculab Junior Challenge. And speaking of Hornsby,
P.P. managed to post his worst score in 11 events, an ugly 113, which included a vomit-reeking streak of consecutive 10's on
5 and 6, to be followed up with another crap-based 10 on 14. Hornsby chipped in on 18 to prevent his score from being even
worse. There was no press conference after the round, but Blondin was quoted as saying to the gallery member on 18, "I
played good."
par 69 layout (our heroes played the private 'red' nine followed by the public front or 'yellow' nine of The Cog), scored three
consecutive pars late in the round and posted his low score of the season, a 91, for his first event victory since June 2nd.
Blondin walked into the clubhouse a full 13 shots better than Al Fred, who counted a massive 43 putts on the day (heave!!!),
pushing him over the 100 mark for a second-straight round after his shocking 92 of last Thursday. Costa Doinbiznis also
suffered on the greens (42 putts), but still managed a 50 coming in to take third place honours from P.P. Hornsby. Costa
trailed Hornsby by as many as 5 shots during the round, but his late rally coupled with Hornsby's uninspired play turned out to
be the collective 'nail'. Doinbiznis now trails Hornsby 9-8 in this season's Doculab Junior Challenge. And speaking of Hornsby,
P.P. managed to post his worst score in 11 events, an ugly 113, which included a vomit-reeking streak of consecutive 10's on
5 and 6, to be followed up with another crap-based 10 on 14. Hornsby chipped in on 18 to prevent his score from being even
worse. There was no press conference after the round, but Blondin was quoted as saying to the gallery member on 18, "I
played good."
JULY 28, 2002 - BELLEVUE (WOODLANDS COURSE)
DR. MARIO BLONDIN
*AL FRED
P.P. HORNSBY
*COSTA DOINBIZNIS
*AL FRED
P.P. HORNSBY
*COSTA DOINBIZNIS
47-53--- 100
50-53--- 103
49-58--- 107
56-53--- 109
50-53--- 103
49-58--- 107
56-53--- 109
The Woodlands Course at Bellevue hosted the LGA's 27th event of the season on a very muggy day. Dr. Mario Blondin, despite
failing to break 100 for the first time since June, moved into first place in event wins for 2002 with 9.5, thanks to his three-shot
victory over Al Fred. The foursome suffered a half-hour rain delay after nine, but managed to return to a rain-soaked back nine
to complete the event. Blondin pulled off his victory even with a 53 coming in, capping off a day of lackluster scores and
disappointment. Fred's 103 was disappointing indeed, considering that since his 92 at Terrebonne, he has been in
triple-digits twice, quieting considerably the upstart rightie. P.P. Hornsby also had a disappointing day, a perfect match for his
disappointing career, posting a 107 to add to a sequence of crappy scores after playing his best golf ever earlier in the month.
Completing the list of disappoinment was Costa Doinbiznis, who took advantage of a vomit-splattering 11 on the par-5 5th to
ruin what could have been a pretty good day. Doinbiznis has shown much but has done little since being christened one of
"The Hounds' early in the season. The event came very close to being called during the rain delay, as LGA precedence dictates
that a round is officially cancelled after Dr. Blondin orders his second Bloody Caesar. Fortunately (or is it unfortunately?), the
doctor only had one.
failing to break 100 for the first time since June, moved into first place in event wins for 2002 with 9.5, thanks to his three-shot
victory over Al Fred. The foursome suffered a half-hour rain delay after nine, but managed to return to a rain-soaked back nine
to complete the event. Blondin pulled off his victory even with a 53 coming in, capping off a day of lackluster scores and
disappointment. Fred's 103 was disappointing indeed, considering that since his 92 at Terrebonne, he has been in
triple-digits twice, quieting considerably the upstart rightie. P.P. Hornsby also had a disappointing day, a perfect match for his
disappointing career, posting a 107 to add to a sequence of crappy scores after playing his best golf ever earlier in the month.
Completing the list of disappoinment was Costa Doinbiznis, who took advantage of a vomit-splattering 11 on the par-5 5th to
ruin what could have been a pretty good day. Doinbiznis has shown much but has done little since being christened one of
"The Hounds' early in the season. The event came very close to being called during the rain delay, as LGA precedence dictates
that a round is officially cancelled after Dr. Blondin orders his second Bloody Caesar. Fortunately (or is it unfortunately?), the
doctor only had one.