Week 17 Recap

"So. It is down to you, and it is down to me." - Vizzini , from The Princess Bride

Just two teams remain in contention for the second half pennant and the chance to meet Team Nelson in the championship. It's been a dogfight (no, not the Michael Vick kind) between these two teams for eight weeks now. Here is the first place team for each week of the second half.

1. Moritz
2. Moritz
3. Moritz
   
4. Loescher
5. Loescher
6. Moritz
7. Loescher
8. Moritz
9. ???

On the strength of a sweep this week, the Moritz team takes a 3 point lead into the final week and a head-to-head match-up (4:52/5:00, for you members of the press) with the Loescher team, with half the marbles on the line. Team Moritz needs just 1.5 to clinch a second half tie. (Don't worry, there will be established tiebreakers!)

As for week 17, what a crappy bunch of golfers we were! Only two golfers - Dave Rieves and Bob Moritz - broke 40 with their 39's. The lowest net score was just 5 under par. The average score was higher than it's been since week 9.

Keep checking this post for updates on the flight tournament and the Sy Brandt Sportsmanship Award. I'll update them as I can.

Don't forget, the banquet (link) is Tuesday, September 7 at Paisan's. We'll get you signed up next week. Feel free to sign up on the blog here by adding a comment to any post. I'll make sure the Miller team gets the word.

Update: The flight tournament spreadsheet is now posted here.

• In Flight 1, Chris Weber holds a slight lead among currently eligible golfers. Watch out for sleeper Andy Taylor, who will be in the hunt with a solid third score. (Remember, you must post rounds in three of the final four weeks to be eligible to win.)
• In Flight 2, Matt Blouin holds a three-stroke lead over the field, but Dave Miller is the sleeper here. His two scores are right in line with Matt's.
• In Flight 3, Bob Crowe has a massive lead over the field. Someone's going to have to go real low to beat him.

Update 2: The Sy Brandt standings are below. I have failed to take much advantage of Mr. Schuettler's two-week absence, but still have a chance to win.

1. Paul Schuettler 25.38
2. Dave Wolfe 24.84
3. Brad Nelson 24.38
4. Mike Sanders 24.02
5. Ed Molter 23.88
6. John Loescher 23.59
7. Tom Weber 23.57
8. Tom Hidde 23.38
9. Ed Meachen 22.95
10. Mike Warren 22.70