Pictured with Team Torrington USA is a 3-ball team from Dublin City, a golf course located seven miles south of Dublin. This is a trio of very good golfers. They demonstrate a mastery of the Stableford scoring system, registering very few "dings" in their team play. They hit it straight; they recover well; and they are excellent 5-10 foot putters.
In short, they are beating us soundly at the links game. We have, however, placed a wager on tomorrow's competition at Donegal that includes post-round drinks to the Stableford victors, and maybe that will provide the incentive for Team Torrington to play to its potential, to get beyond poor efforts and try not to do too much with any recovery shots.
We all dined together at the wonderfal Fitzgerald's Hotel tonite, with rousing and animated discussion about politics and healthcare. Guinness and healthcare --quite an evening. Tom (far left), the owner of Dublin City GC, has extended an open invitation for us to visit his course. Peter (next in line) has a driving range and multiple real estate interests in Dublin. Gerard (on the right) is a retired farmer and possibly the most intelligent golfer in the photo. All great guys -- and three reasons why we visit Ireland.
Man, what a motley crew...or is that a smarmly crew??!! Mike, you're really doing the "non-baby" thing, staying up until 1 A.M. to write this! McBino and O'Diskavich must be guiding you in the proper Irish social etiquette (aka Guinnessing)! I hope Team Torrington survives the wrath and skill of the Dubliners and just do what they do....hit it straight, recover well and putt the 5-10 footers, for goodness sakes! It's simple...oh, and god bless the spouses!! Good luck and have fun!
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