Star Chamber Targets – Sandbagger XIX
Despite the revolutionary efforts of Senor Che and his ruthless accomplice Shiv, Sandbaggers opted for a much more civilized approach to target-setting than in years past. There was, of course, still a fair bit of whinging. As usual, whingers were penalized (there’s a fine line between making your case and becoming a whiny irritant) and rookies (Scott Feschuk and Mike Maidment) were accorded special treatment. While some analysts might have been tempted to surmise that the outcome of the Star Chamber meant that Bruce Murdock was a favorite to win — given his 96 target and his ability to shoot into the 80s — others who were knowledgeable were able to recall Murdock’s Greg Norman-like tendencies when presented with pressure situations. His favourite dessert is crumble – that should tell you something. If Bruce finishes in the top 3, it will be a sign that he is gaining some mental fortitude. Rick Cunliffe and Andy del Castillo are the odds-on favourites, in my view. Ricky is playing some of the best golf in his life while Andy strikes the ball remarkably well and handles pressure like a seasoned pro. Greg Jarvis can never be discounted, due to his skill and consistency, but living up to the 79 target is quite a task. If he pulls it off this year, his target will be mired in the low 70’s for the rest of the decade. Good luck to everyone.
Anderson, Jim – 90
Arbique, Brian – 94
Cunliffe, Rick – 96
del Castillo, Andres – 90
Feschuk, Scott – 110
Hodgins, Greg – 99
Jarvis, Greg – 79
Joe, Brian – 87
Johnston, Blake – 93
Maidment, Michael -84
Mains, Jeff – 119
Mooney, Brent – 83
Murdock, Bruce – 96
Posthumus, Andrew – 98
Ranger, Michel – 84
Riccoboni, Lou – 90
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