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Richard Stays Cool, Takes The Heat

Phoenix Golf Links, Columbus, Ohio (not Arizona) Mother Nature delivered a humid high of 89 and Richard delivered a low of 63 for the 2003 edition of the Summer Heat. This event traditionally produces low scores, but this year Richard's 63 lapped the field producing an 8 stroke margin of victory.

It was anyone's tournament through the re-routed front nine. Tom had the lead at 4 under followed by Scott K. and Jeff at -3, Richard at -2 and Steve, Vince and Scott B. at even par net. Then, like a lighter flicking on, Richard's game came together on #11 where he strung together four straight pars. He punctuated the win with a par on the brutal #18. The 2003 Summer Heat

 Final results for the 2003 Heat
RJ 44 + 39 = 83 - 20 (19.6) = 63
SH 40 + 39 = 79 - 8 (8.1) = 71
JMc 39 + 45 = 84 - 13 (12.3) = 71
VR 45 + 44 = 89 - 18 (17.4) = 71
SB 43 + 43 = 86 - 14 (13.6) = 72
SK 43 + 52 = 95 - 21 (20.3) = 74
JK 46 + 42 = 88 - 9 (8.7) = 76
TK 40 + 52 = 92 - 16 (15.9) = 76
was Richard's first win since Tom's Cabin Classic in 2001. Congratulations Ritchie.

Phoenix Golf LinksThe Phoenix is a course that has delivered consistently low scores. Both CMGC tournaments held at this facility have been won at net 63, Bob's win at the 2000 Summer Heat being the other. In fact the entire Summer Heat tournament series has been won at an average score of net 63.7 including Vince's net 65 at the Trout Club for the 2002 Summer Heat. This event also produces more than its share of handicap controversy. It is worth noting that while his course handicap at The Phoenix was 20 strokes, Richard would have won this year's event even if he got only 13 strokes (which would have put him squarely in the so-called Vanity Flight). It is also interesting to note that his 83 (gross) was a season best. The field would have been very tight if everyone had shot their best score of the season. While Richard certainly makes a gracious champion, it would have been nice to see one of our lower handicappers shoot a winning score and quell the controversy. Perhaps at the Club Championship...

Predictions are always more powerful than postdictions and the webmaster sincerely wanted to get the website updated before the tournament. For the record though, here were the CMGC Oddsmaker's odds for the 2003 Summer Heat field. The summary was "Scott K. and Vince have what it takes to win their 2nd tournament of the season." History reflects hard on oddsmakers, but my hat's off to anyone willing to step out onto the ledge.

  • Scott K: 2-1, You just can't look past the Vid getting 21 strokes at a course that's not that punishing
  • Vince: 2-1 Again, the handicap is right for the taking. Shot 84 at a similar rated course 2 weeks ago. Net 66 would be tough to beat
  • Jeff: 4-1, Putter is coming alive. Keeps the ball in front of him and makes few mistakes
  • Steve: 4-1, Long off the tee's and has the best short game in the club. He'll shoot in the 70's but it might not be enough
  • Richard: 5-1, Another high handicapper that has the game to make a run. Lack of rounds may play a factor in keeping it together for 18 holes
  • Tom: 6-1, Mr. Smooth....short game will determine how he'll finish. Coming off a week of relaxation that may be just what the Dr. ordered
  • Scott B: 8-1, If this was a 9 hole tournament Scott would be one of the favorites. The 40/56 he posted in the Challenge summarizes his season. He's due for a solid round, is this the week?
  • John: 10-1, Playing better than ever, hopes to have a chance at the par 3 money if he can avoid the Sausage/Egg McMuffin before the round...painful memories.

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