SOGAGGers,
During our 19th hole post-outing beer and sandwich bash (and just before we
were thrown out for locking the chef in the head and taking over the grill),
the subject of the PGD surfaced and one element of that discussion was the
fact that we were very close to the full-up 144 attendee number. Earlier
that morning, I had registered four foursomes. Please note that the
registrations related to SOGAGGers do not dictate who is playing in what
foursome. I just went down the list of those who are playing and registered
them:
1. OB - Docente Ocho - Birdie - Woods
2. Divot - Bagger - WOXOF - Ace
3. Axe - Rules - TBD - TBD
4. Supervisor Ron Roberts - TBD - TBD - TBD
Foursome No. 3:
* You'll notice there are two TBD's. However, Chi Chi had long
since registered to play and so he will of course play as one of those TBD's
but I didn't want to confuse the registration process by putting in his name
and having it shown as a duplication. That being said, I paid for a
foursome so there really are two slots open: One for SOGAGG and one for
wherever we put her or him. A little confusing but I hope I made that a tad
clearer than mud. Bottom line, we have to find two folks. One to fill out
foursome No. 3 and one for whom I paid for because I bought two TBD's there.
* We asked Matt (addressed on this email) if he would be interested
in filling one TBD slot. He very much was but then trumped us (no pun
intended) by volunteering to make up a foursome of his own in order to
ensure we hit our attendee limit. Matt, we appreciate that a bunch and the
thought here might be to pop your registration in ASAP with you and three
TBD's to ensure you get a four-spot. Thanks again for your generosity.
* Chi Chi, who is always there in support, indicated he would check
with his friend "Fast Eddie" Neuwirth for the SOGAGG TBD who many of us know
from Fast Eddie having joined us via past SOGAGG Las Vegas excursions. If
he can't go, we continue the search.
Foursome No. 4:
* Woods, is it fair to assume Ron Roberts will be advising you of
his players? If/when he does, please pass them on to me and I will update
that particular registration online.
All Foursomes:
* I registered all 16 players above and the additional four of Ken
Slaght and his foursome (for a total of 20) with the a on-course package.
The Ron Roberts and Ken Slaght foursomes are sponsored, however for SOGAGG,
that comes to $115 (vice $130 singularly) to play and $40 (vice $45
singularly) to participate in the on-course festivities for a total of $155.
* Note: There was discussion amongst the group about whether SOGAGG
members should give up their playing slots to non-SOGAGG registrants who
wish to play but cannot due to the 144 ceiling having been reached. The
underlying thought here was the importance of having as many military,
government and industry personnel get the chance to do so and thus swell the
ranks of those who would wish to come back again in 2019. Axe and Rules,
given that you had early afternoon commitments and could not attend the 19th
hole and these discussions, please give us your thoughts.
Forgive the long email but thought some registration perspective on these
subjects might be useful at this point.
Best to all,
/Ace
