This epic event entails a best ball format for holes 1-6; modified alternate shot (both players drive and play alternately upon selecting the drive with a minimum of 2 drives/player for the 6 holes) for holes 7-12 and finally a scramble for the final 6 with the same 2 drive minimum. The kids began on 16 with a par when Stan's 6-iron approach for a potential eagle putt splashed pin high left. They rebounded quickly though with natural birdies on 17 & 18 (Kathi's drive and Stan's 5-iron to 6' from the back pin). They then negotiated the best ball portion in 4 under net & 2 over gross before turning to the always entertaining alternate shot. The marriage survived the alternate shot in 29/22.2, although it was temporarily jeopardized by a lost ball from Stan on #12, before returning to the comfort of the scramble for the final 3. Another natural birdie on 13 followed by a par and a bogey (2 missed 5-footers for par) and it was time for a gin & tonic and the coronation as the champs.
Photo of the title holders with their crystal bowl to follow.