Everyone knows that technology has taken over the game. On a yearly and sometime monthly basis, there are new clubs coming out that offer new advances never before seen. For example, I thought I wanted a Callaway Epic driver because of it's "jailbreak" technology. Then Taylormade comes out with their new "twist-face" technology.
Most of us are fairly satisfied with our equipment until we see someone else with something new and shiny. For example, I wasn't that excited about new golf balls until I saw Darcy Kowalchuk and his brand new Vice and Kirkland Signature models. I am pretty sure that Brad Benton is sponsored by Titleist the way that he has been promoting the new AVX balls. He has told me about them 4 or 5 times.
In Shoal Lake, it seems like Neuf is the early adopter to most things new. I recall not so long ago that he came to the course with this giant new Super Stroke putter grip. People examined it closely and made fun of the way that it looked. We held his putter in our hands and said how uncomfortable it was and how it made no sense. Fast forward to present day when many people, including most of those with whom I play, have an oversized grip.
It wasn't that long ago that golf GPS first came into being. Now everyone has them. The early versions were replaced by touch-screen ones and then people such as Scott Martin started wearing GPS watches. Of course, Neuf was one of the first around to get the hand-held range finder and now others are following suit. I don't know if I need one of those...especially in Shoal Lake where I know most of the yardages from experience. However, I will drive back home from the club house if I forgot my regular GPS. It's helpful to know that you are exactly 136 yards from the front of the sixth green even though your tee shot is on the seventh fairway.
My fear is that Neuf will bring something new and weird to the course and I will need to buy one because of his track record. I can imagine an awkward conversation with a stranger at some other course when he asks me about my knee-high black boot golf shoes. I will tell him that this guy I know has them...and that they will likely be a big thing next year.
There were 22 golfers last night, including several new ones from the farming industry who got some much deserved time off after what I assume was a busy month.
Skins went on three holes. Winners included Robin Kimpinski / Ron Anderson ($20 on #3), Dale Martin / Jason Neufeld ($20 on #6), and Austin Hunter / Jim Geekie ($58.85 on #7). Three of those were new winners this year.
Closest to the holes were Ron Susinski on #5 and Jason Neufeld on #9. Ronnie made his birdie for the only two of the night. That was good for sole possession of the deuce pot worth $71.25. As a result, Ronnie is the new leader of the Mens' Night money list for 2018.
With the ringer board, we have Robin Kimpinski and Brad Benton tied at -3. That's not so new. These guys usually do well in this event.
What is new is Benny's Astoria Pizzaria is sponsoring closest to the pin on #5. Thanks to Jamie McCutchin who sponsored it for the last few years. Continuing on with their support of the 9th hole are Kimp Services and Susinski Farms.
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