April 19, 2006

WILLIAMSBURG, VA — As the 4 year anniversary passes from the 2002 Carl Spackler Open Championship, five things come to mind from a week at Williamburg.

First, a golden performance from Mike Trojanowski, a.k.a. Troj, after wearing the Carl Spackler Outfit the year prior. Second, an ungolden performance by Tom McCauley, a.k.a. T., where he set the standard of a true Carl Spackler.

Third, a horses ass performance by Mike Watkeys when he was busy mixing a Tequilia Sunrise while attempting to drive the golf cart. He smashed full speed into a pine tree, flying through the windshield, and laying on the ground in the fetal position causing a delay in play.

The fourth moment is courtesy to the Player Transportation Vehicle. After blowing drive 4 and drive 3 in the West Virginia mountains, Greg Garrett drove the Columbus group 110 miles in 2nd gear before losing that part of the transmission. Then finished the journey from Richmond beltway to Williamsburg in 1st gear. "The engine was running pretty hot," says Jason Watson. "Someone sure got their money's worth out of that transmission."

The last moment of rememberence was Matt Davis standing on the first tee bragging about his new golf shirt specially made for the Open Championship. "How do you like my shirt?" said Matt Davis to anyone who could hear him. "Brian Flanagan peaked in and said, "Does Williamsburg have an "s" in it? I think so. Nice shirt Pokey."

The 6th installment of the 2006 Carl Spackler Open Championship begins in Clayton, NC in 49 days. There are several rookies which still owe critical scorecards to handicap the event.