Martin Kwon was kind enough to accept my challenge at Palmer Golf Course on Saturday. We played for the No. 14 spot in the rankings and I was lucky to take him down 3&2. That means I jumped from 32 to 14 and Kwon fell to 15 in the AGB rankings. I was lucky, because […]
Big matches this weekend, including a female challenger
I’ll miss the Deaton Gaggle this weekend, due to my big Father’s Day showdown, but there are a bunch of good matches to keep our eyes on. Jumping off the page was the match between Kevin Daniels and Rich Teders. Daniels is ranked No. 21 and trying to move up to No. 8. Greg Sanders […]
Teders provides hope for Alaskan golfers
Rich Teders added to his legendary status as an Alaskan golfer Wednesday, taking out Greg Sanders in a challenge match 2&1 at Palmer Golf Course. Teders currently resides at No. 8 in the AGB rankings. Sanders, the defending State Am champ, was attempting to rise in the ranks from his No. 35 spot, but was […]
A Father’s Day showdown, perhaps
This coming Sunday is Father’s Day. As will many golfers, I will be playing a round alongside my father, who introduced me to the game. Rounding out our foursome at Anchorage Golf Course will be Steve Walsh and his son Sean Walsh. This couldn’t be a better occasion for a best-ball match for all the […]
My match with Russell Marion
Not to sound like a defeatist, but I was pretty sure I had no chance to beat Russell Marion in a challenge match at Palmer on Sunday. In a way I was right, and in a way I was wrong. Technically, I did have a chance, especially after I chipped in for birdie at the […]
My match with Brad Bosshart
There were a bunch of matches Sunday at Palmer Golf Course, including some last-minute matches I lost track of. So instead of trying to recap them all, I’ll focus on the match I was part of. If you want to see how the rankings look after the day, click here. Though I was ranked higher […]
Another busy weekend ahead
We got the AGA Spring Jackpot in the morning at Settlers Bay, followed by another fun-filled Herschel Deaton Gaggle at Palmer on Sunday. While I don’t have time for a full breakdown of matches and such, I’ll do my best to sum up. The Jackpot is an annual team event in which teams of two […]
Here’s what happened with those challenge matches from last weekend
The most amazing thing about Sunday was that all 11 scheduled matches actually happened, despite one of the worst rainy days seen in some time. The Deaton Gaggle may have accounted for the only players on the Anchorage Golf Course, which says a lot about the respect the weekly gathering is generating. Of the 11 […]
The other five
Moving on to the second half of the Gaggle matches Sunday at Anchorage Golf Course, we will first examine Devery Prince vs. Brad Bosshart. Having played with both gentlemen, I can say you can’t find two more passionate players. Both are dedicated and vastly improving by the day. Bosshart may have the edge in this […]
Ivan vs. the one-legged golfer
Dave Jennings stood poised on the first tee at Palmer and let his drive fly, then crumpled into a ball of pain on the ground. He limped over to a nearby bench where he sat grimacing and clutching his inner leg. One would think he would have to forfeit or postpone his match with Ivan […]