Passover Open

Not all the excitement can be found in Augusta ..... The two day Passover Open created quite a buzz in this part of golf town, USA.



Captain Rich and I had tee time at the jewel of the County courses - Mohansic - noted for its hilly terrain, long walks between holes and its racing fast greens. While most of the noted journalists were waiting to catch 'the eye of the Tiger' .... Rich and I were paired with the Executive Producer of ABC Sports and a former Sports Anchorman who hung up the microphone and is now a MD practicing sports medicine. This was not a chance coupling - rather one strategically arranged by my spin buddy. As an avid reader and commentator on the blog, she realized the potential to create a show like Entourage - it has all the ingredients: young, cool guys having fun playing a rich man's game .... with their Bronx roots showing. I understand that she enjoys a special relationship with the Executive Producer and willing to do whatever it takes to get this blog onto the small screen.

The producer and anchor were a well coordinated unit --- the producer directing the anchor - setting up the shots, reading the greens and providing 'gentle but firm directions' --- which more often than note resulted in bone crushing drives and a number of 'birdies.' The Executive Producer is not only a 'behind the scenes' guy - he was out front making two long putts that will be remembered at future Passover Opens.

It all comes down to business .... The ABC TV sports gurus acknowledged that better than Seinfeld - who had a show about 'nothing' - we had a show about Golf and Life. What they need to see is that the number of people commenting continues to increase ... that there is a buzz about this blog and that we are on ready to go BIG TIME.

The second half of the Passover Open was played with a different mix of characters. The Captain had to return to work and turn orders into GOLD. The TV moguls were focusing on admittedly less important things -- the Yankees first loss and the Mets first victory of the season; the Masters tournament and Tiger's return, and the NCAA's - David and Goliath .... Bulldogs vs. Blue Devils.

Taking their places was Frank the Hammer, and a golf psychologist and a clinical social worker whose love of God was reflected in his continuous repeating his morning prayers .... "Oh God, Oh Jesus .... or when he was moved by some internal calling ... Pastor Bill would exclaim - Jesus Christ. The venue was changed to Maple Moore -- where the mud was thick enough to suck your shoes off your feet. The day went well - with the Hammer crushing the ball and the shrinks analyzing every shot. I played as well as I would hope - Drives that were purposely placed to give me maximum exposure to every part of the course.

The Passover Open came to close with the Hammer asking for the closest fast food place and my giving him my last box of chocolate matzah. Frank's parting words -- 'until the Shevout Open' - were uttered with the heartfelt prayer - 'Baruch HaShem' ......

a few personal shout outs -- the world is a much BETTER place as we welcomed the newest reader of the blog .. Lila Ray Endick; April birthdays including Dr. C., josh, Amanda, anonymous whose expertise in car and house repair are always in need, and one of our car sitters - Ben.

Opening Day of the E-Z reserve system is this Sunday. Saxon Woods - our home course - is not available and we'll be given the opportunity to play at the Mud Bowl ....

Until then - keeps your drives long and straight and your putts short and true.

Peace out - Max