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Sunday, June 17, 2012
Quaich Career Statistics Show Shift In Trend
Those lucky enough to bear witness to the match play duel between Brian "Farley" Farley and Ronald "Not So Wee Ronnie" Denholm last Sunday at Ballenisles Country Club had little idea at the time that they were watching a battle of titans. Today's release of the Career Quaich Statistics shows that Farley and N.S.W. Ronnie are the new all-time points leaders for their respective teams. Both players have been on a roll, each winning 7.5 of a possible 8 points in the last two Quaich matches (2010 and 2012).
The mutual respect between the players was obvious last week in Florida.
"That was a whole lotta Ronnie out there today," said Farley after their singles match ended in a draw.
"Good God, he talks a lot during a round," said N.S.W. Ronnie. "I almost had him today. He's a great player."
The mutual respect between the players was obvious last week in Florida.
"That was a whole lotta Ronnie out there today," said Farley after their singles match ended in a draw.
"Good God, he talks a lot during a round," said N.S.W. Ronnie. "I almost had him today. He's a great player."
Sunday, June 10, 2012
USA Retains the Quaich in Epic Battle
Team USA held off a scrappy and determined Scottish team in the 2012 Quaich matches in Palm Beach, Florida. The final score, showing the USA with 11.5 points and Scotland with 8.5 points, belies the competitveness of this year's matches. After three rounds of team play, the USA held a slim 1 point lead entering Sunday's singles matches at Ballenisles Country Club. Seemingly inspired by the attention they received from American women the previous night at The Square Grouper in Jupiter, the members of the Scottish team woke Sunday morning optimistic of their chances to win back the Quaich on foreign soil. Likewise, the American team was thriving under the leadership of its driven and competitive captain, Eric "Swayze" Silagy. Swayze was observed in several one-on-one conversations with his teammates at The Square Grouper, grasping their shoulders in both hands, fixing them his well-known intense gaze, and saying, "I do not want to lose --- understand?"
The singles matches at Ballenisles did not disappoint Quaich fans from around the globe. Chris "Cudman" Van Horne delivered a critical early point for the USA by nearly holing out for birdie on the 17th hole to take down a feisty Ross "Rosco" MacCallum by a score of 2&1. Stephen "Web" Webster added to the American lead by once again proving to be Ian "Big Man" MacCallum's kryptonite by scraping together a 3&2 victory.
But Team Scotland roared back like the lion rampant on the Scottish royal coat of arms and owned the middle of the singles order, delivering points in 5 of 6 matches. Newcomer Douglas "Slicer" Brown easily took down a spent Chris "The Guvna" Hughes. The consistent game of top points producer Tony "Hef" Denson proved too much for John "Atco" Atkins. The Farley-Denholm and Milo-Riddle matches ended in dramatic fashion on the eighteenth hole where nerve-wracking 5 foot putts were the difference between a full or half point. In the end, Team USA prevailed with Captain Swayze winning the final singles match of the day against his opposite, Scottish captain Graeme "H" Wilson.
The Quaich 2012 matches will be remembered by golf fans for years to come.
Quaich 2012 Match Results
| QUAICH 2012 | ||
| (Match Winners Highlighted) | ||
| USA | SCO | |
| Friday Fourball | ||
| Silagy / Moreland | 2&1 | Wilson / Riddle |
| Webster / Farley | 2&1 | I. MacCallum / D. Brown |
| Van Horne / Milo | 5&3 | R. MacCallum / Denson |
| Atkins / Hughes | 2 up | Denholm / Redford |
| 2 | 2 | |
| Saturday Shamble | ||
| Van Horne / Webster | 4&3 | Redford / R. MacCallum |
| Moreland / Atkins | 3&2 | Denholm / Denson |
| Farley / Milo | 5&4 | Wilson / Brown |
| Silagy / Hughes | 2&1 | I. MacCallum / Riddle |
| 2 | 2 | |
| Saturday Scramble* | ||
| Van Horne / Moreland | AS | Riddle / Denson |
| Webster / Milo | 3 up | Denholm / Brown |
| Silagy / Atkins | 4 up | R. MacCallum / I. MacCallum |
| Farley / Hughes | 1 up | Redford / Wilson |
| 2.5 | 1.5 | |
| Sunday Singles | ||
| C. Van Horne | 2&1 | R. MacCallum |
| S. Webster | 3&2 | I. MacCallum |
| T. Milo | AS | K. Riddle |
| B. Farley | AS | R. Denholm |
| J. Moreland | 5&4 | M. Redford |
| C. Hughes | 8&7 | D. Brown |
| J. Atkins | 3&2 | T. Denson |
| E. Silagy | 2&1 | G. Wilson |
| 5 | 3 | |
| 11.5 | 8.5 | |
| * play suspended after 11 holes due to weather | ||
| First | Last | Points |
| Brian | Farley | 3.5 |
| Ronnie | Denholm | 3.5 |
| Tony | Denson | 3.5 |
| Stephen | Webster | 3.0 |
| Eric | Silagy | 3.0 |
| James | Moreland | 2.5 |
| Chris | Van Horne | 2.5 |
| Kevin | Riddell | 2.0 |
| Douglas | Brown | 2.0 |
| Tony | Milo | 1.5 |
| Ian | MacCallum | 1.0 |
| Michael | Redford | 1.0 |
| John | Atkins | 1.0 |
| Ross | MacCallum | 1.0 |
| Chris | Hughes | 1.0 |
| Graeme | Wilson | 0.0 |
Monday, June 4, 2012
Quaich Schedule of Events
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Optional arrival date in South Florida
Dinner -- Open
Overnight at Palm Beach Marriot Singer Island Beach Resort & Spa
3800 North Ocean Drive
Singer Island, FL 33404
Tel: 561-340-1700
Thursday, June 7, 2012
9:00 a.m. Depart hotel for practice round at Loblolly CC
9:30 a.m. Arrive at Loblolly Country Club
10:00 a.m. Practice Round – Lunch at the turn
3:30 p.m. Arrive back at hotel
Open Afternoon at Pool/Beach
5:30 p.m. Drinks at resort beachside bar
7 p.m. Private beachside BBQ
Overnight Palm Beach Marriot Singer Island Beach Resort & Spa
Friday, June 8, 2012
8:30 a.m. Depart hotel for Round 1 of Quaich 2012
8:50 a.m. Arrive The Medalist CC in Hobe Sound
9:30 a.m. First Tee Ceremony at the Medalist CC
Lunch served at the turn
3 p.m. Return to Hotel
5 p.m. Depart Hotel for Dinner at Palm Beach Yacht Club
Overnight Palm Beach Marriot Singer Island Beach Resort & Spa
Saturday, June 9, 2012
7:00 a.m. Depart hotel for Round 2 of Quaich 2012
7:30 a.m. Arrive The Bears Club, Jupiter
8:00 a.m. Round 2 at The Bears Club
12:30 p.m. Depart The Bears Club
1:00 p.m. Arrive Jupiter Hills Golf Club
Buffet Lunch at Jupiter Hills
2:00 p.m. Round 3 at Jupiter Hills – Village Course
6:30 p.m. Complete round and return to hotel
7 p.m. Arrive hotel – quick shower/change
7:30 p.m. Depart hotel for Dinner
7:45 p.m. Depart Marina for dinner cruise
Overnight Palm Beach Marriot Singer Island Beach Resort & Spa
Sunday, June 10, 2012
9:00 a.m. Depart hotel for final round of Quaich 2012
9:30 a.m. Arrive BallenIsles Country Club
10:00 a.m. Start of final Round – BallenIsles CC East Course
Lunch served at the turn
4 p.m. Depart BallenIsles for hotel
5:40 p.m. Depart hotel for drinks and closing dinner in Palm Beach
Overnight Palm Beach Marriot Singer Island Beach Resort & Spa
Monday, June 11, 2012
Check-out of Hotel
Thursday, May 31, 2012
USA Captains Seek Advice From Obama
Team USA Captain Eric "Swayze" Silagy met with President Barack Obama on Wednesday this week to discuss team strategy, playing formats and prospective pairings. Joining Swayze in the White House Situation Room for the meeting was Vice Captain Chris "Cudman" Van Horne.
"Especially during this time of economic uncertainty," said President Obama in a statement following the 20-minute meeting, "Americans are looking for sources of hope. A Quaich victory for the USA is important to the national psyche."
"I was proud of the American men's soccer team beating Scotland 5 -1 last weekend," continued the President, "I expect similar lop-sided results from our Quaich team next week."
"The President has always been a big supporter of the team," said Swayze. "He offered encouragement and good advice. We're ready to knock the Scots on their kilts."
Vice-Captain Van Horne, looking particularly heavy-set and bloated, was not as enthusiastic about the President's input. "Obama was questioning whether it was a good idea to pair me and Sheets in the drunk round on Saturday afternoon," said Cudman. "What a f***ing douche! Doesn't he know we're undefeated as a team after a few Red Bull & vodkas?"
"Especially during this time of economic uncertainty," said President Obama in a statement following the 20-minute meeting, "Americans are looking for sources of hope. A Quaich victory for the USA is important to the national psyche."
"I was proud of the American men's soccer team beating Scotland 5 -1 last weekend," continued the President, "I expect similar lop-sided results from our Quaich team next week."
"The President has always been a big supporter of the team," said Swayze. "He offered encouragement and good advice. We're ready to knock the Scots on their kilts."
Vice-Captain Van Horne, looking particularly heavy-set and bloated, was not as enthusiastic about the President's input. "Obama was questioning whether it was a good idea to pair me and Sheets in the drunk round on Saturday afternoon," said Cudman. "What a f***ing douche! Doesn't he know we're undefeated as a team after a few Red Bull & vodkas?"
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| US Captain Silagy in the White House situation room |
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Team USA Confident Despite Fabric's 11th Hour Cancellation
When Bret "Fabric" Baier backed out of the Quaich at the last minute, many felt it would be a set-back for Team USA. But USA Captain Eric "Swayze" Silagy acted decisively, quickly filling the open spot with Quaich veteran Tony "T-Bone" Milo.
Team Scotland was equally delighted to hear that T-Bone would be making a return appearance in the Quaich matches.
"I'll have a Dog's License waiting for T-Bone in Florida," said Ross "Rosco" MacCallum.
"Ah cannae believe Bret's out!," said Michael "Wee Mikey" Redford. "Ma heid's pure loupin' o'er the tho' of actually winnin'."
"T-Bone is no Fabric," said Ian "Big Man" MacCallum. "And everyone knows his 'complicated' love life will be a distraction for him next week in Florida."
Team Scotland was equally delighted to hear that T-Bone would be making a return appearance in the Quaich matches.
"I'll have a Dog's License waiting for T-Bone in Florida," said Ross "Rosco" MacCallum.
"Ah cannae believe Bret's out!," said Michael "Wee Mikey" Redford. "Ma heid's pure loupin' o'er the tho' of actually winnin'."
"T-Bone is no Fabric," said Ian "Big Man" MacCallum. "And everyone knows his 'complicated' love life will be a distraction for him next week in Florida."
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