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!!>

Ron Jumps to #1-- Insurmountable Lead???

With an apparent cancellation of play this Friday due to weather, the 1st month of this year's play is in the books. And with only 11 months left in the year, the 2009 Player of the Year may already be set. Ron's average score of 0.00 per round may be hard to beat. Ron is leading 2nd place Sam by 77.5 strokes per round. Even if Sam were to shoot 59s for the next 10 rounds, Ron would still lead by 62.08 strokes per round. Unbelievable!!! Hopefully before the year ends, TFF will be able to actually all play together. Hope to see you all next Friday. Don't forget the presentation of The Provisional Mulligan Cup next Friday night in Memphis. Bellow are stats and rankings for January:

1. Rounds played
1.Sam-3
2.LT-3
3.Karl-2
4.Mike-2
5.Ron-0

2.Average Score Per Round
1. Ron-- 0.00
2. Sam-- 77.5
3. Mike-- 80.5
4. LT-- 85.67
5. Karl-- 89

3. Birdies
1. Sam-4
2. LT-2
3. Mike-1
4. Ron-0
5. Karl-0

4. LT/Ron vs. Karl/Mike
No matches

5. Dinners Bought (total Cost)
1. Karl ( $17.73)

6. Shot's of the Year
1. Mike's sand shot #16 at Chickasaw-1" birdie putt
2. Lt's drive #8 at The Farms- 85 yards out on par 5

7. Putt of the Year
1.LT's #17 (29 feet) at Chickasaw-birdie
2.Sam's #9 (originally measured as 46 feet adjusted to 28.5 feet) at The Farms-birdie
3. LT's #3 (21 feet) at Decaterville-birdie

8.Club Toss ( in anger)
1. Karl - 36 yards #15 The Farms (8 iron )

9. Leaf Rule
1. LT

10.End of January rankings
1. Ron
2. Sam
3. LT
4. Karl
5. Mike

Sam Buys LT's Lunch

#16 at Chickasaw

In an otherwise uneventful day at The Bear Trace at Chickasaw, Sam in an unprecedented move, bought LT's lunch. Mike, Sam, and LT were the only members of TFF present. Mike had a 2 stroke lead over Sam at the turn with a 38 and seemed destined to move up in the rankings. LT had a respectful 42. Things continued well for Mike and on #13 he was only 82 yards out on the par 5 in 2. However a pulled L wedge into the woods for a lost ball 7 followed by a 12 foot birdie putt by Sam led to a 3 stroke swing. The match remained close, an when Mike missed an eagle by 1 inch from the green side trap on #16 (shot of the day at the time), he knew he would pick up at least 1 on Sam. However, Sam answered with a high pressured 12 foot birdie putt of his on(new shot of the day at the time). The match came down to the testy #17 par 3. Once again Mike had hope as his drive was just 30 feet from the pin and Sam had an apparent lost ball. Sam was able to find his ball, get up and down, and watched Mike melt under the pressure with a 3 putt. To make matters worse for Mike, LT had the official shot of the day, a 29 foot putt from off the green for a birdie. LT finished with an 83, Mike-79, and Sam-77. LT won $2 from Mike. Mike and LT had 1 birdie each, and Sam had 2 back 9 birdies for a 37. The guys then made the short trip to Bell's in Henderson to dine on the best hamburger in the state. That's when things got a little strange. According to Mike, for no apparent reason, Sam picked up LT's tab. Some have speculated that Sam is trying to move in on Ron (The Tongue), and form a partnership with the 2008 player of the year. TFF blog spot was able to catch up with Sam who made this statement: "I simply could tell when they brought the bill that LT didn't understand that he was supposed to pay. LT hasn't payed for his own lunch in months and was totally unaware that Karl was not there to pay for it."


In an unrelated event, TFF regrets to announce that due to financial problems, we have had to let Ashley go. Ashley has served as TFF's graphics expert, photographer, and editor since the inception of this blog spot. Ashley will be missed and we thank her for her month of service. In the future TFF will continue without any photos, videos, etc., unless someone knows a person willing to take over this job. (like Sam)