The 3rd Annual Bentley Cup took place at the Orchards Golf Club in South Hadley, MA on August 10, 2009. The event is run by Greg Maynard and the Bentley Alumni Association each year and they do an amazing job with sponsorships, golf, food, and prizes. Its a bramble format. Each player in the foursome hits a drive and the group selects their best shot. From the best shot, each player plays their own ball into the hole. The group takes its best score. The golf course is a gem. I know it for hosting the 2004 U.S. Women's Open. Meg Mallon won the tournament at 10 under par and Annika Sorenstam finished two shots back.
My team consisted of three powerhouse partners, each of whom I played golf with at Woburn High School. (Mike Murphy, Kevin Heimlich, and Mike O'Brien) We dazzled the field last year with a one-shot victory in our first appearance at the 2nd Annual Bentley Cup. Our team score was 8 under par. Note: Steve Aguiar was the fourth player in 2008. He was replaced by Mike Murphy in 2009.
This year, my team and I had full confidence in ourselves to repeat. And guess what? We pulled it off in more dazzling fashion. We rallied to shoot 6 under on the last 9 holes (birds on the final 3). Our total was 8 under par, tying one other team and then claiming victory in a card-off. I don't like card-offs, but I'll take being on the winning end. Two years in row with Team Bentley/Team Woburn. I'm already excited for next year. Where are the challengers?? Note to interested competitors: guests are welcome if accompanied by a Bentley alum.
Oh, and my teammates introduced me to the John Daly drink. Its an Arnold Palmer w/ vodka. Tastes similar to a sweet tea. Cheers to Murph for selling his Callaway golf bag (one of our prizes) for $11 and a beer.
It was awesome seeing familiar faces from school, including faculty members. I caught up with Professor Cross, my former marketing teacher and Gary Kelly, who I worked with during Summer Orientation. This tournament will be an annual mark of my calendar for many years to come.
p.s.: thanks to my teammates for another great performance and never ending laughs...hanging out with long-time friends makes me realize that good memories are carried on forever and they never get old
Keep on enjoyin' the summer weather
KF
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