A Classic Warren/Darby Match

In what initially looked like a rain out,turned into one of the most comfortable playing conditions of the year. However, as the skies cleared and the temperature remained in the upper 50's, the wind played havoc all day. Sam, Ron, and Karl with a K traveled the short distance to Jones Creek for the first TFF match played since the course reopened. LT was still on the injured reserve with hopes of returning soon. Mike felt his best chance of moving up in the rankings was not to play so he was a no show. Overall the course seemed to be in fair condition, and hopefully will improve as the summer approaches. Unfortunately, there appeared to only be 2 or 3 other groups that played all day at the bargain rate of $20.The greens were very slick but overall puttable. In fact,there were several mid-distance putts made, as well as several 3 putts. Sam hit a 17footer and Karl an 8 footer on #1, both for pars. Karl had to give Ron 1 stroke and after Ron's bogey, they were all square in what would turn into an epic match. All 3 parred #2, including a 12 foot putt by Ron. Sam saved another par on #6 with a 12 foot putt. It was on #8 that the top 2 shots of the day occurred. The shot of the day was Sam's tee shot. Into at least a 25mph headwind, Sam hit his 3 iron as good as he could, 168 yards to within 2 feet of the hole for birdie. Karl chipped in from 27 yards for another birdie. At the turn, Karl was bragging that he had only bogied 1 hole(unfortunately, he had 1 triple and 3 doubles as well). After 9, Ron and Karl are all square. S-39,K-45,R-46. Ron went up 1 on #10 with a par. Karl answered with par putts of 10 feet and 11 feet on #11,12 to go up 1 himself. Sam hit another great 3 iron to 5feet on the tough #14 par 3 but missed the putt for birdie. Karl had a good drive a little long,but 4 putted, Ron doubled also and after 14 Karl was still up 1. Sam made up for his missed birdie opportunity on 14 with an 8 foot birdie on 15. Karl's 2nd shot was knocked straight down by a tree on 16 and he bogied. Ron parred so we're all square going into 17. Ron's 3 putt bogie on 17 cost him a chace to take the lead. This set up a classic Warren/Darby finish. Amazingly, both hit good drives. Ron was out and when his miss hit 8 iron fell 21 yards short, the door was wide open for Karl. What do you think he did? Oh ye of little faith! He nailed a pitching wedge 3.5 feet from the pin, leaving himself an easy uphill putt. With the match all but over, what do you think Ron did? Well you're right, but not like you might have imagined. Ron's 3rd shot was clearly hit too hard and destined to roll off the green. However, it landed in a sand pile on the green and stopped 4 feet above the hole. Ron faced a very slick downhill breaker for a remarkable par. What do you think he did? Right! He nailed it. Unfortunately for Ron, Karl's putter had been hot all day. He calmly stepped up to the tap in and......... Well you guess what he did.... That's right, he left it 1 inch to the right. So Karl and Ron tie. Karl will have to give Ron 1 stroke again next match.
Scores
Sam-77
Karl-86
Ron-87

Birdies
Sam-2
Karl-1

Shots of the day
1. Sam's 3 iron #8 into wind- 2 feet
2. Karl- 27 yard chip in #8

Putts of the day
1. Sam- 17ft par #1

Year to date stats:

Rounds Played
1. Sam-7
2. K-6
3.M-5
4.LT-4
5.R-4

Average score
1.S- 77.79
2.M-81.2
3.LT-86.5
4.R-89.75
5.K-89.83

Birdies/ birdies per round
1.S-11/1.57
2.K-4/.667
3.LT-3/.75
4.R-2/.500
5.M-2/.400

LT/R vs. K/M-- K/M 1-0

Putts of the Year
1.S-36ft birdie #9 at FR Feb.6
2.LT-29ft birdie #17 at Chick.
3.S-28.5ft birdie #9 at Farms
4.K- 21.5ft birdie #13 FR
5.R- 18.7ft birdie #7 FR
6.M-27ft par chick.

Shots of the year
1.M-Sand shot #16 Chick. 1inch
2.S-3iron #8 JC 2ft
3.K-27 yd chip in #8 JC
4.LT-chip shot #6 FR 3 inches
5.R-#4 FR 72 yard chip-2ft.

Club Toss
1.K-37yd putter #2 FR
2.K-36yd-#15 Farms
3.K-18yd #16 Farms
4.M- 10.5ft #15 Chick.

Rankings
1.Sam
2.LT
3.K
4.R
5.M

Last Trip To Chickasaw?

With The Bear Trace at Chickasaw sadly scheduled to close, this may have been TFF last chance to play the course. What would be your favorite memory of TFF playing at Chickasaw? For some it was the time Karl got two clubs stuck in the same tree on #7. After an errant 60 degree shot, Karl threw the club into a nearby white oak . Several tosses later in attempt to knock it out, Karl had his second club stuck. Soon he had other golfers stopping to give advice on retrieving the clubs. About 10 minuets later, Karl had both clubs back and another TFF memory. Because the course is on state park property, it can't be sold, only leased. Why? In economic times like these, why not make an exception? Sell the course to private investors. The state evidently made a mistake using tax payers money building the course. Why not turn it into a big gain for the state? The state didn't have to buy the land, only build the course, clubhouse, and purchase equipment to operate the course. If the state were to sell the course in it's entirety, there should be a return of a few million dollars. Otherwise, the course will grow over and be lost. The state park would only lose a very small percentage of acreage. Wow! Is TFF going political?
Back to a more important subject, Friday's match. Present for the day were all but one, LT. LT was forced to go on the injured reserve after an apparent shoulder injury. The alleged shoulder injury is said to have occurred while throwing his former attorney, Adam, out of The Old Country Store's Ice Cream Fountain. "Once the president pardoned Karl, I had no use for Adam. He was eating us into bankruptcy. When I offered Adam free ice cream for life, I didn't take into consideration a previous encounter that I had with his sister. Because of Ashley, we had to take crab legs off the all you can eat buffet." Anyway, the injury has apparently aided LT as after today's play, he has vaulted into this week's #1 ranking. Ron got the day off to a good start when he muscled a 79 yard drive right down the middle. Mike's response: "It's not long, but it's not wrong." Sam had a nice 160 yard shot from a fairway bunker on #3 for an easy par. He followed that with the shot of the day on #4. His 104 yard wedge apparently lipped the cup stopping 18 inches from the cup for a birdie. On #6 Sam hit a 16.5 foot putt for his 2nd birdie. Also on #6 Ron put his pink ball (PB) into play and his game seemed to come to life. Karl had a nice lost ball par on#9 and at the turn: Sam:38, Mike:40, Karl:44,Ron:47. Mike had to give Ron 8 so he is down just 1. Karl and Ron are playing even so Karl's up 3. The back 9 could pretty much go without any comment. Mike nailed the putt of the day on #14, a 27 foot par, and followed that up with his first club toss of the year on #15. After hooking his drive, the former self proclaimed undefeated club tossing champ, launched an embarrassing 10.5 footer. After 15 holes Ron is up 2 on Mike and only down 1 to Karl. However, he also lost his PB and his confidence looked shaken. When Karl birdied #16 and parred#17 it was over. Mike, however, finished bogey; bogey and Ron went on to win by 1.

Scores:
1. Sam: 81- his first round of the year out of the 70's(but still undefeated)
2. Mike: 82
3. Karl:86
4. Ron:89

Birdies:
1.Sam-2
2.Karl-1

Shots of the day:
1.Sam: 104 yard wedge, 18 inches #4
2. Karl 219 yard 2nd shot #16 on fringe

Putts of the day:
1.Mike:27ft. par
2.Sam:16.5ft.birdie

Club toss:
1.Mike: 10.5 feet

Ranks:
1.LT
2.Sam
3.Karl
4.Mike
5.Ron

TFF Notes:
Again, we would like to thank President Obama for the down payment on the bail out. We would request the government's assistance in securing The Provisional Mulligan Trophy back. After being sold on EBay by Karl, it's location is unknown. "We must get this priceless trophy back and into the hand's of LT," said Karl. As for Ron and posting; maybe the best idea would be to have him hire someone to post for him.

Obama Bails Out TFF, Gives Presidential Pardon To Karl

"I can think of no better place, no better time, or in any better way to get America back on its' feet than to bail out TFF. We are a country that was built on the principle of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. It is not just the privilege of a select few, but the constitutional right of every American to be able to read TFF!" So were the words of President Obama as he stepped off Air force1 this mourning in Jackson, Tn. to personally deliver the 1st economic stimulus check to the CEO of TFF Karl. Not only did Karl recieve a check for 1 billion dollars but also a full presidential pardon from Obama. "I at this time grant Karl a full pardon in all current lawsuits against him as well as any against TFF." In hopes of playing with TFF today, the president was dressed in his golf attire as well as standing by his golf bag. Karl, seeming somewhat in a rush, thanked the president for the check and quickly left. As he was departing he made this statement to the press: "This check will help, but we both need an deserve more!" Imagine the nerve of that guy thinking he could buy his way onto the links with us! Now I've got to run, we're teeing it up in Chickasaw in about an hour."

THE LAST POST : TFF To Be Shut Down

After over 1.5 months of operation, TFF blog is being shut down. Even as this post is being written, IRS agents are in the process of taking over all TFF assets. This popular Blog site is believed to have had over 4 readers in its' heyday. However, after TFF fired blog administrator Ashley, the readership has dropped off dramatically. "It was a case of we couldn't afford to keep her, but we couldn't afford to let her go " said CEO Karl. Lack of readers, however, may have been the least of problems for TFF. There are currently at least 7 known lawsuits filed against Karl:
1. LT v. Karl (you've read about this case)
2. The Lovely Dianne(H.L.) v. Karl (slander among other allegations)
3. Ron (the tongue) v. Karl (Ron's case is being supported by TDA(Tongue Disorders Anonymous)
4. Mike v. Karl (custody of his old irons)
5. Sam v. Karl( cruel and unusual punishment in regards to having to watch Karl's golf game all these years)
6. Ashley v. Karl (mental anguish from being fired)
7. Karl v. Karl ( that he should have won player of the year)

We caught up with the prosecuting attorney of the 1st 6 trials at The Old Country Store Ice Cream Fountain where he has been seen hanging out several hours each day. "I never thought Adam looked much like his dad until recently", said LT. "However, after 4 days of constantly eating all of our ice cream, he's starting to look like the 13 year old Karl we saw in the video." Adam was able to back away from the counter long enough to say:"We'll easily win all 6. Hey! how about another scoop of that rocky road!!" Meanwhile Karl was being handcuffed and escorted from TFF headquarters. "It's been a great ride, I've enjoyed all the perks of being a CEO and my only regret is selling The Provisional Mulligan Trophy on EBay. I'll be back. I'm confident that the president will bail TFF out , all allegations will be dropped, and we will be back where we belong."
P.S. : The former blog administrator(her name is not allowed to be used because of a current lawsuit), has changed the way you can post a comment. Simply type in your comment, (with your name if you want), then click anonymous and post comment. For the 2 that have figured out how to post you can still do it the same way.

Upon Further Review...

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Laurence Taylor v. Karl H. Warren III
Now that the criminal accusations against my client have been dropped, we now bring action against TFF in state civil court for Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress.

4 elements of a successful IIED claim
1. Defendant acted intentionally or recklessly
- The intent of the act need not be to bring about emotional distress. A reckless disregard for the likelihood of causing emotional distress is sufficient.

Upon further review of the facts of the case, it has been determined that Karl Warren was in fact playing a "joke" or "prank" upon my client. Under Tennessee case law, even an act in good faith such as a "joke" or "prank" the actor can be held liable for the reckless disregard for those the "joke" or "prank" is upon.

2. Defendant’s conduct was extreme and outrageous
-Some general factors that will persuade that the conduct was extreme and outrageous:
(1) there was a pattern of conduct, not just an isolated incident;
- Research has shown that Karl Warren has a extensive record of previous pranks and disregard for ones feelings.
(2) the plaintiff was vulnerable and the defendant knew it;
- It is well known that my client is very trusting and believes that humans are naturally good beings, and would not want to intentionally inflict emotional distress upon others by jokes such as this.
(3) the defendant was in a position of power;
- Karl Warren is the president, and creator of the Friday Fivesome and is looked up to by all members.
4) racial epithets were used; and
- My client has numerously been referred to as the “Godfather” due to his Italian appearance. Racial references to his Italian appearance have even been posted on the Friday Fivesome’s website.

3. Defendant’s act is the cause of the distress
-The actions of the defendant must have actually caused the plaintiff's emotional distress.
- The joke was the direct cause of my clients emotional distress.

4. Plaintiff suffers severe emotional distress as a result of defendant’s conduct.
-The emotional distress suffered by the plaintiffs must be "severe." This standard is quantified by the intensity, duration, and any physical manifestations of the distress.
An example of an act which might form the basis for a claim of intentional infliction of emotional distress would be sending a letter to an individual falsely informing the person that a close family member had been killed in an accident.
- If the courts have found IIED in the above instance, our case is a lock because the falsely taking away of the prestigious Friday Fivesome championship trophy is a far more greater offence than the loss of a family member.

If no response is given within 14 days, default judgment will be entered by the court for my client, and damages will be awarded. Damages shall include swiping Karl Warren of his Presidential position over the Friday Fivesome, and 40 hours of community service.

Adam Warren

February 16, 2008

Just in case my client does not recover damages from this suit we figured we would go ahead and post this home video we dug up of Karl at Disney World on his 13th birthday. Be sure to turn your speakers on and then click on the link! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yuTf7rPIuY8

Ron's Revenge

After last week's embarrassment,Ron brought his game to this week's match that was again played at Falcon Ridge.. Mike appealed his 1 week suspension and was allowed to play. LT refused to play with Mike back, so there were only 4. After only a few swings, the other 3 realized that something was different about Ron. When questioned, Ron admitted that he had been practicing. Karl immediately protested the match, claiming that practicing was in violation of league rules. However, a quick call to the commissioner proved that practicing was indeed legal. Ron had the shot of the day on #4 where he almost holed out from 73 yards and tapped in for his 1st birdie of the year. Then on #7 Ron hit a 18 foot 7 inch putt for his second birdie. At the turn Sam:36(he also birdied #4.) Ron:38(12 strokes better than last week) Mike:41 Karl:43. When Ron hit a 21 foot par putt uphill on # 13, it was all but over for Mike and Karl. Ron went on to post an 83, 17 strokes better than last week. If he can keep improving at this pace, in only 2 more rounds, he should shoot a 49. Ron won a lunch from both Mike and Karl. Overall there was not much to report. Karl took a 9 on #15 after taking 5 shots to get out of the woods, finishing 11 over on the last 4 holes.
Scores:
S--78
M--82
R--83
K--95

Birdies:
R--2
S--1

Shot of the day
R--#4 72 yards out 2.5 ft.

Putt of the day
R-- 21 ft #13 for par
R--18ft7in birdie#7

Lunches bought:
M--$7.28 at Mulligans to R

Lunches owed:
K to R

Strokes for next match:
M 8 to R
K and R even
LT 2 to K
K/M 9 to R/LT

A Changed Man?

With all the negative press as of late that Mike has gotten, TFF blogspot decided to attempt to do a positive article that shows the good side of Mike. As most readers are aware, Mike once had a temper of legandary perpotions.So we arranged an interview with his lovely wife Dianne, to see what it was like to live with such a changed man. However, wnen we arrived at Mike's office, the staff informed us that Dianne was at the ER with a broken nose. They refused to offer any farther information other than Dr. Mike was not happy about the interview.


PS: Dianne really is at the ER with an apparent broken nose from a fall at the office. Please keep her in your prayers.

Breaking up is Hard to Do

Is TFF heading towards a breakup? After wrongfully accusing his longtime rival, LT, of taking performance enhancing drugs, the league has suspended Mike for at least 1 week of play. Karl has refused to play without his partner. When questioned about his loyalty to Mike, Karl responded: "I could care less about Mike, I just can't win without him." It is unknown at this time if the other 3 will play this week. Sam was asked what his reaction would be after the years and years of playing together on Friday if the group were to split up. He responded with these emotion packed words of sentiment as only Sam could articulate: " I don't care."

LT Found Not Guilty

After only 30 seconds of deliberation, the jury found LT not guilty of using performance enhancing drugs. His lawyer, the young legal eagle Adam Warren, defended his client in an air-tight case. The prosecution's only evidence was a Footjoy golf glove that was alleged to be laced with human growth hormone. When his lawyer had LT face the jury and put on the glove, LT grimaced and shook his head as he attempted unsuccessfully to get the undersized glove on his hand. Adam then shouted,"If the glove doesn't fit, you must acquit!!" Of course, it didn't hurt LT's defense when the chemical report of the substance on the glove came back as remnants of a BELL'S cheeseburger and not HGH. TFF blog spot regrets any problems that this trial has brought to LT and his family. The award ceremony will be rescheduled in the near future.

TFF Award Ceremony Canceled ; Rumors Run Rampant

The first annual presentation of The Provisional Mulligan Cup at TFF award ceremony was stoped before it ever got started. The FBI, TBI, as well as DEA agents swarmed the parking lot of Jim's Place East confiscating The Provisional Mulligan Trophy as LT sat nervously awaiting the presentation of the trophy that represents TFF player of the year. He was surrounded by friends and family who knew nothing of what was going on outside or the allegations that were being made against the fan favorite LT. TFF reporters attempted to gather as much information about the raid as possible. A spokesman for the TBI released this statement: "Mr. LT has been accused of taking performance enhancing drugs. We received an anonymous phone call from a source that we can only identify as Mike(the elder). Mr. Mike seemed very upset over not being named player of the year and was ready to turn over what he referred to as "substantial evidence" that LT has been on "the juice" in 08. Mike's stated the following:"No one naturally adds 100 yards to their drive. LT should be stripped of his title and forced to return all the free lunches he received from my partner Karl." When informed of the accusations, LT made a brief statement before being escorted by officials for urine samples: "I have never taken any banned substance. I will pass any test they want me to take. When you have a body like mine, you just have to learn to live with the accusations. It's only a matter of time before my name is cleared and the trophy is mine. I apologise to my family and friends that gathered here tonight to recognize my greatness, only to have my name drug through the mud." TFF blog site will keep you abreast of any developments.

"It was the best of times, it was the worst of times,... it was the season of light, it was the season of darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair, we had everything before us, we had nothing before us..." Charles Dickens couldn't have described Friday's action any better.
For the 1st time of the year, all five of TFF teed it up together. With frozen greens and a bone chilling wind, TFF went to Falcon Ridge to battle the weather, the course, and each other. It was a day filled with some highs(as in good shots), as well as a day filled with some highs(as in some really high scores). Led by Sam, the fivesome recorded 7 birdies. If TFF had been playing "best ball", they would have recorded a 6 under 66. Led by Ron, if TFF had been playing "worst ball", they would have recorded an incredible 41 over par 113.
Entering the day, some were skeptical of Ron's #1 ranking. Rightfully so!! He managed to increase his average score by 100 shots, as he was able to play a consistant 50 out and a 50 in round. Without Ron's contribution to the "best ball" score, the team would have still scored a 66.
Karl got the day off to a good start as he sunk a 21'8" birdie putt on #1. Mike followed with a shot of the day candidate on #2. His miss hit second shot landed 23 yards to the left of the green, then rolled down a hill to rest 3 feet from the hole for a birdie. While Mike was sinking his putt, Karl was on his way to the woods where he had tossed his putter 37 yards after missing a 4'5" par putt. "That toss had a good 45-50 yards in it, but going up hill he got no roll and of course there were all those trees."commented LT. As the 5 minute time limit was nearing for finding his putter, Karl requested if "the leaf rule" could be used. However, he found it and LT returned the favor with a nice 4 putt double on #3. LT continued to drive the ball well, but it was Sam who unleashed a 354 yard(cart path aided) drive on #5 and had a tap in birdie. On #6,LT had the shot of the day, a side green blind pitch that stoped 3 inches from dropping for birdie. After wittnessing LT's shot, then miss hitting his, Karl had an uninspired 18 yard club toss. "I knew that I had him beat when I saw his lack of effort in that throw. He even threw it towards his cart, very uncharacteristic of Karl. The front side ended in spectacular fashion for Sam as he nailed a 36 foot birdie putt then followed it with a 10 foot birdie on the ever tough #10. The LT-Karl match was all but over as Karl took a 9 on #10. LT stuck a beautiful shot with in 5 feet on the par 3 11th hole which he birdied. Karl broke out his lucky hat on the 13th for the first time and recorded an easy birdie, but it was too little too late.
As TFF played the final few holes, the matches were pretty much over. Sam would go on to beat Mike by 5 and recapture the #1 ranking. Mike would lose his match to LT but beat Ron by 12(19 without strokes). LT also had an easy win over Karl by 5. Karl/Mike closed out Ron/LT going up 7 after 16.
So what's to be made of this first day of TFF playing together in 09? Ron's play can be blamed on his lack of play. LT was overheard by a TFF reporter encouraging Ron to return to duck hunting. When Ron informed LT that the season was over, LT responded that the season was just beginning in China. LT's goal of not buying a lunch in 09 although intact, will be much in jepordy unless Ron's game improves drastically; or he goes to China. TFF enjoyed 2 pounds of burger at Hardee's. Karl and Mike recieved their meals free, thanks to the return of Ron. It was obvious that LT's thoughts were elsewhere, as he was often overheard rehearsing his acceptence speech for TFF Player of the Year Award to be giving away in only a few short hours.
STATS OF THE DAY:
Rankings:
1. Sam
2. LT
3. Mike
4. Karl
5. Ron

Scores
1.Sam-38-38-76
2.Mike-39-42-81
3.LT-41-48-89
4.Karl-45-49-94
5.Ron-50-50-100

Birdies
1.Sam-3
2.Karl-2
3.LT-1
4.Mike-1

Shots of the Day
1.LT-chip #6 - 3inches
2.Sam 354 yard drive #5
3.LT-drive#11-5feet
4.Mike's approach shot #2-3feet

Club Tosses
1.Karl-37 yards #2
2.Karl-18 yards #6

Putts of the Day
1.Sam-36feet#9
2.Karl-21'5"#13

Matchups for next match
Mike vs. Ron--Ron gets 8
Ron vs. Karl--Ron gets 1
Karl vs. LT-- Karl gets 2
LT/RON vs. K/M--LT/R get 10

Game On!!!!!!!!!

Finally!!! After a month of excuses, it is rumored that both Ron/LT and Mike/Karl will show up at Falcon Ridge for the 1st match of the year. To say that much will be at stake, is putting it mildly. This match could set the tone for the year. Ron/LT dominated the 08 season. Led by Player of the Year, LT, they embarassed their out matched opponets. When asked what it was like to have had the privilege to play with LT last year Ron responded: "who?" TFF recommends the following oppening match stroke arrangements:
LT/Ron get 9
Ron vs. Karl--- even
Ron vs. Mike---- Ron gets 15
LT vs. Karl-------- already set. Karl gets 1
It is the recommendation that after this match arrangements will automatically be set for the next match: there will be a 1 stroke adjustment unless there is a tie.
To cap off this exciting day will be the 1st TFF Award Ceremony. It is rummered that LT will be aviable for autographs after the presentation!!>