Kreyling Korner – Week #16 – 08-04-16

THE LIPSMACKER MATCH OF THE WEEK

We are going to do things a little differently this week. Normally I shy away from putting subs in the MOWs, generally because there isn’t enough historical information for me to make an informed decision on the outcome.  In reality, I generally don’t make informed decisions (and my record shows it) and when I do, it generally does not work out.  So for week #16, all MOWs will have a sub.

A Player/Sub – Mike “Big Donkey” Harris vs. Brian “the Executive” Robinson.  Brian doesn’t have a nickname so I just threw this one out there.  I have to admit, I was a little nervous when Brian said he wanted to sub in the GCCGL.  I originally thought he may sub one time, see how ridiculous this league is and say, “that’s enough for me.”  But low and behold he kept coming back for more.  He’s even subbed after being grouped with Tucker.  Anyway, back to the nickname.   As it stands right now, I think Brian will take the award for super sub in 2016.  That being said, it’s probably time he gets a nickname.  I’m putting this one up to the league for a vote – let’s hear your suggestions.  The Executive (it has a nice ring to it, you have to admit) gets his ultimate “welcome the league” moment tonight when he takes on the Big Donkey.  Mike’s the best and there is really no disputing it.  The ultimate equalizer is the strokes, with Mike giving up 8.  GLOSSY PREDICTION – look, I know I should pick Mike.  But if I ever need a recommendation letter down the road, I sure as hell won’t be asking the Big Donkey to write it.  Brian knocks off Mike tonight by the slimmest of margins 5.5 to 4.5.

D Player/Sub – Ken Glaser vs. Joe “the Angry Lobster” Carrier. Again, no nickname for Glaser.  He’s been a solid sub for years in the GCCGL and he will be missed when he moves on from GCC.  I think it’s time Glaser gets a name as well.  Let’s hear your suggestions! Too be honest, I don’t know Ken much, but I can say I always enjoy playing golf with him.  He’s a nice dude and drops one liners out of nowhere that usually makes the entire group laugh.  His opponent on the other hand is an ass.  Seriously, there is no better way to put it.  Joe is an ass.  Actually, I don’t believe that at all.  Everyone loves to say how Joe is mean.  Mean in my eyes is walking by an old lady when her grocery bag breaks in the parking lot of Kroger.  That’s not Joe – he would help said old lady.  Joe’s just grumpy and set in his ways.  That’s not mean it’s called getting old.  I mean think about the old guys in the league: Ollie – he’s grumpy and does things the same way over and over (like continually thinks he can drive a golf ball over 225 yards; Cletus – grumpy and barely knows where he is half the time; George – grumpy and refuses to change for anyone (example – continuing to purchase cargo shorts).  Speaking of cargo shorts – check out this article from the Wall Street Journal this week – Cargo Shorts – hilarious!  I digress – where were we…oh yeah, golf.  GLOSSY PREDICTION – flip a coin in this one as I really have no idea.  Since this week’s MOW is dedicated to subs, I’m going with Ken 6-4.

THE KREYLING KORNER

Big news in the golf club world this week – Nike is exiting the club manufacturing business. They will still produce clothing and shoes, but if Tiger ever makes it back he will have to find new clubs to play with.  That’s a perfect segue into nuts…not at all but seriously what’s a good intro into talking about each GCCGL member’s favorite nuts.  Yup, that’s what Cupcake put out as the survey question this week – what do you think are your fellow GCCGL member’s favorite nuts to grab?  Below are the best responses (as always they really aren’t the best but the ones I could publish):

George Almeida – Pine nuts

Troy Bachmann – Squirrel nuts or peanuts, like all the other elephants

Allen Bloomhuff – Rayburn’s

Seth Brooks – PEE Nuts

Joe Carrier – Almonds with sea salt

Joe Cook – Big Donkey’s

Nick Duer – Magic nuts

Joe Eiser –Bull

Pete Goldenberg – Cashjews

Mike Harris – David Allen Coe’s

Kurt Kreyling – from his wife’s purse

Oliver Livermore – Prune nuts

Mike Morell – Soybean burger nuts

Jason Nill – Beer nuts

Ed Petryk – Wing nuts

John Rayburn – Chestnuts

Brian Roddy – Trump’s

Danny Roller – your momma’s

John Schemmel – Brazil nuts

Adam Schott –Donuts

Justin Seiter –Rendered nuts

Mitch Smith – Schott’s

Mike Tucker – He is nuts

Brian Turnwald – Red shoelace walnuts

Until next week – fairways and greens my friends.