AND THE WINNER IS.........

Finally, after three and a half months of deliberation, The Friday Fivesome have elected the winner of the 2009 Player of the Year and recipient of the most prestigious trophy in golf; The Provisional Mulligan Cup. The announcement was made in front of a packed house at Neil's restaurant in Dyersburg. A hush grew over the crowd as the envelope was opened and Sam's name was called as the winner. Sam,as usual, was overcome with emotion and after a few moments to gather himself, accepted the award. He then addressed his fans with a lengthy(for Sam)acceptance speech that will surely be ranked along with Jimmy Valvano's "Never Give UP" talk as one of the greatest motivational orations ever given. In it's entirety, Sam said: "Thanks, but I still hate golf." Although Sam led the 2009 season in lowest scoring average and in total birdies, his announcement as the Player of the Year came as somewhat of a surprise to many who had predicted Mike (finished 2nd) to be the winner. Mike beat Sam in head to head play(12-11-3) and led team Karl/Mike to the 2009 team championship. Many speculate that Mike's involvement with legal actions against members of TFF may have cost him the award. Perhaps the strangest finish was Karl who came in 3rd. Karl's votes were split right down the middle with half for first place and half for last place. Ron received the most consistent voting with 4 threes and finished 4th. Without a doubt, the happiest golfer at the award ceremony was LT. " This past year has been the toughest of my life. Until you have your name engraved on The Provisional Mulligan Trophy, you have no idea the pressures that you have to endure from the media, the fans, and the other golfers. I'm glad my rein is over and the curse of that trophy has been lifted." The curse LT was referring to is the fact that every Provisional Mulligan Trophy winner has finished last in voting the year after receiving the award. The Friday Fivesome Blogspot would like to congratulate Sam as it's 2009 Player of The Year!!


Votes Received(low score wins):


Sam-6


Mike-8


Karl-10


Ron-12


LT-14