It was c-c-c-old!

Thermal underwear, chilled fingers, hot coffee and layers on layers of golf attire were the order of the day to start this Saturday (Nov. 15) at Lions Muny, with everyone complaining of the arrival of cold weather made the more difficult by some biting winds. Well, almost everybody, as Art G. showed up in shorts, the same he wears in the heat of August.

And he came to play, notching the low net of 66 on his gross of 85. When will his handicap change? Chris P. took second spot on the handicap and third place was shared by Dave V. and Jerry L. Notable were the pair of birdies on Hole 18 by Art G. and Tim C. as they shared the proceeds from skins on 6 holes.

Don't know about others, but it should be recorded that Tim C. and Dan G., assisted by a brisk following wind and hard ground, did drive No. 18. Jerry L. easily would have done the same but he was a bit wide to the left and ended 10 yards beyond the green.

Good to see Doc and Don out this morning braving the cold weather, bundled up as they were and fighting off the wind chill that occurs with use of a speeding golf cart. They will warm up, eventually.

Hole 17 proved, again, to be a test of character for one esteemed member of the Saturday group. It was a personal "Tin Cup" moment, with witnesses, but he kept his composure reasonably well under the circumstances to notch a 9 on the par 3 hole. No, it's not necessary to name names here as this mark is not a record. If I recall correctly, the hole informally bears the initials "J.L." in recognition of the achievement of he who holds the record to which nobody aspires.

We're all hoping for a bit of warmer weather next Saturday, Nov. 22. Dan G. will be up very early this coming Tuesday to obtain the tee times. Many thanks to him for his efforts.