For my encore... 38th place.
I really just started this on a lark after speaking to a friend. We were talking about some of these large clubs with 250 members where more than half of them participate in the Clash. He was saying what waste of time and that a new club would take over a year to break the top 50.
That got me to thinking and thinking about it brought out my competitive nature. So I launched my club, one member, no applications necessary. Now all I needed was to wager my nonbeliever friend. Mission accomplished!
I will say that WGT did me no favors. Out of my 11 matches I played Wolf Creek once, Saint Andrews three times, Bethpage Black twice and got Chambers Bay 5 times. If I would’ve got Wolf Creek 5 times and Chambers Bay once I probably could’ve cracked the top 25.
I got him both times on my wagers and that is the important part for me.
I know most would say you’re crazy to spend all that time and money, but, crazy has never really been a deterrent for me. Plus, I made money to do it. He didn’t think I could crack top 150. Once he spouted such a low bar I knew I had him.
Also, I want to congratulate THE CREAM HORN and their TWO players who managed 62nd place (not to shabby). I don’t know them, but it was still a nice accomplishment.
It was very challenging to get all 11 rds in with just me so I had a few low scoring rds in late night early morning. I know I could do a little better, but my buddy isn’t accepting new wagers, lol.
Next Clash I will only play my super passes and 8 or 9 matches and see where that puts me. Then I will probably retire my club and find one that I can help.
Well, thanks for letting me share my journey with all you fine folks. See you next time.