Congratulations Ted Fort, Champion!

[golfgnome]

Too early to tell, Steph.

Ted and I talked tonight on his way home, and all I heard was, "The fairways were as narrow as a bowling alley."

No matter.

His nines were 34-33, so he must have hit a few and made a few!



We'll find out tomorrow when he logs on!

I can honestly say that that was the toughest Driving Course I might have ever played. They looked more like Bocci courts! Not only did Ted win and play great but he maintained his title of "Food Champion". Congrats!!!

P.S. Would you like another Crab Leg????

[YodasLuke]

Thanks everybody. It was exciting.

My last three tournament rounds have been under par. Two weeks ago, I had finished my 9th lesson on a Saturday evening, and Yoda had finished teaching his all day'er. He wanted to see me hit a few (something we don't ever get to do). I'm not exaggerating that he spent about ten minutes with me, checking my alignments, etc. Having those green eyes on you any chance you get...priceless.

I played one of my matches in the Georgia Match Play Championship two days later. I shot five under on the par fives (eagle, birdie, birdie, birdie) for a two under total. In the stroke play event on the next day, I shot under par. Then, yesterday, I shot the 67 in the charity event.

Three consecutive under par rounds in tournaments...

For a guy that could shoot an 80 at the drop of a hat B.Y. (before Yoda), I can't tell you how much I appreciate him.

[Uppndownn]

Congratulations on great play, Ted!
I am sure Yoda is bustin' his buttons also.
It is the best reflection on a teacher to have a student excel.

[Mike O]

Thanks everybody. It was exciting.

My last three tournament rounds have been under par. Two weeks ago, I had finished my 9th lesson on a Saturday evening, and Yoda had finished teaching his all day'er. He wanted to see me hit a few (something we don't ever get to do). I'm not exaggerating that he spent about ten minutes with me, checking my alignments, etc. Having those green eyes on you any chance you get...priceless.

I played one of my matches in the Georgia Match Play Championship two days later. I shot five under on the par fives (eagle, birdie, birdie, birdie) for a two under total. In the stroke play event on the next day, I shot under par. Then, yesterday, I shot the 67 in the charity event.

Three consecutive under par rounds in tournaments...

For a guy that could shoot an 80 at the drop of a hat B.Y. (before Yoda), I can't tell you how much I appreciate him.

Ted,
Great Round! But could you wipe the butter off of your face from yesterday's crab leg- OR go live with Bucket!

[drewitgolf]

Great round Ted. Nice combination; teacher and player all in one. Forgot, husband and father. Where do you find the time?

[YodasLuke]

Great round Ted. Nice combination; teacher and player all in one. Forgot, husband and father. Where do you find the time?

It's easy, just stop sleeping.

Seriously, I would like to find some time to practice and play more. But, doesn't everybody?

[YodasLuke]

Ted,
Great Round! But could you wipe the butter off of your face from yesterday's crab leg- OR go live with Bucket!

They really go all out at this tournament. They had lobster, shrimp the size of lobsters, blue crab claws, Alaskan king crab legs, steak, and a dessert bar with lots of chocolate. So, it was always my favorite tournament, even before the 67.

[12 piece bucket]

They really go all out at this tournament. They had lobster, shrimp the size of lobsters, blue crab claws, Alaskan king crab legs, steak, and a dessert bar with lots of chocolate. So, it was always my favorite tournament, even before the 67.

I would have never made it to the first tee.

[Yoda]

...it was always my favorite tournament, even before the 67.

The Marriott Childrens Miracle Network Charity Pro-Am is a major event in the Georgia PGA Section. This is not a 'little deal.'

Ted's victory is a huge accomplishment, and it deserves to be recognized as such.

[bray]

Congratulations Ted!!!!!

This a well deserved win for a great professional. You guys don't realize how much Ted does, I really do wonder if Ted ever sleeps. He is one of the best ball strikers and putters in the section. He spends 8 to 10 hours on the lesson tee 5 days a week in season, and he's an incredible Mentor.

Ted and I talked the night before he went to play at Stone Mountain and I told him to go win it because it was narrow and it set up for him, so he did.

We've been playing phone tag because since his win he's been teaching as have I.

However I can't wait to hear what the round "felt" like.

Ted you've been an awesome Mentor to me this year helping me with my HIT, teaching FORTIFIED SHORT GAME schools together, and giving me advice on all sorts of things.

As any Mentor Student relationship goes, I can't wait to give your game a run when we play in the same event Monday and Tuesday.

Sorting Through the Instructors Textbook and Circuit Players Handbook.

B-Ray

P.S.
Maybe Ted's proving you can be a great player and teacher, in the past I was told you could only be one or the other.