Christmas 2008

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2008 Greg Gross Open Recap

Unseasonably temperate weather for early August greeted the eighteen golfers in 5 groups that gathered at Anetsberger Golf Course in Northbrook for the 2008 Greg Gross Open. As we have done for last few Opens held at Anetsberger, there was a cut after nine holes, with 12 golfers moving on to the back nine.

The weather meant (for most) a leisurely eighteen holes of somewhat competitive play. Tradition was thrown out the door, however, as those that missed the cut, in lieu of acting as gallery and carrying the coolers, instead retired to the Cypress Inn for a light lunch and what could be later described as a verbal dustup with a tattooed 23 year old. Another player that missed the cut, Kevin Kelly, decided to leave the event entirely, in hopes of triggering a lifetime ban. He should be so lucky. Thanks also to Rene Bernier, who missed the cut but provided fresh beer to most, and sandwiches for the cranky in the group.

The other tradition thrown out due to exhaustion of competitors was the first place tiebreaker. Instead of playing it off, the tie was broken by playing “Guess Today’s Cubs Attendance.”

The Awards Ceremony at Grandpa’s Place was changed slightly with the opportunity for players to steal others prize a la the White Elephant game. No one really took advantage. Special thanks to all that provided prizes.

T-1st Scott Gillman 32-32-64 (won playoff)
T-1st Stan Kitzinger 34-30-64
3rd Troy Navarra 36-33-69
T-4th David Dreckmann 37-33-70
T-4th Chris Libby 36-34-70
T-6th Frank Murtha 35-37-72
T-6th Scott Strangberg 33-39-72
T-8th Craig Lederer 36-38-74
T-8th Michael Dreckmann 37-37-74
10th Bob Lumicao 38-40-78
11th Burke Seeberg 37-42-79
12th Greg Kelly 37-48-85

Tim Seeberg MC
Pat Doran MC
Tom Wolter MC
Adam Berger MC
Rene Bernier MC
Kevin Kelly MC

Congrats to Bob Lumicao for winning the AGA title, though the Tournament Director did make the cut for the first time in the “cut” era, including a birdie on the 108 yard 7th hole. Christopher Libby won the Rookie of the Year, though there was a lot of talk that his group was scoring liberally, as well as Mr. Congeniality.

The tentative plan is to hold the 2009 Greg Gross Open on August 1, so mark your calendar. Additionally, please voice your opinion on the site of next year’s tournament by voting on the left side here.

2008 Greg Gross Open First Round Groupings

· Greg Kelly
· Tim Seeberg
· Burke Seeberg*
· Scott Strangberg*
· Pat Doran

· Michael Dreckmann
· Adam Berger**
· Scott Gillman*
· Tom Wolter**

· David Dreckmann
· Kevin Kelly
· Stan Kitzinger*
· Frank Murtha

· Rene Bernier
· Craig Lederer
· Chris Libby**
· Troy Navarra


*Former GGO Champion
** GGO Rookie

2008 Greg Gross Open Rules

You have decided to play the 2008 Greg Gross Open. Good for you!

Please meet at 1000 am, and we will get started when everyone arrives.

Anetsberger Golf Course is at 180 Anets Drive, Northbrook. Google Maps has it. It is off Techny Road between Shermer and Waukegan Road.

The Awards Ceremony is at Grandpa’s Place, 1868 Prairie St, Glenview, IL.

UNBREAKABLE RULES:
1) Have Fun!

2) There are at least 16 golfers this year. The cut, after nine holes, will likely be for the top 12.

3) One mulligan per nine holes is allowed. The mulligan must be on a tee shot, and if taken, must be played, even if worse than the original shot. Unused mulligans are forfeited, and there can be no boasting about unused mulligans.

4) No player may give another unsolicited golf tips.

5) Shots into the water carry one-stroke penalty. Drop on the other side near the water.

6) Balls hit out of bounds are treated like punts. Drop (without penalty) where the ball went out of bounds.

7) There is no rain date. As always, it should be ridiculously hot, and while we will provide some beer/pop, please bring your own hydration. I will not be going to the ER for anyone. Check weather conditions here.

8) The low scorer must wear the coveted “Pink Visor” on the course, and the high scorer must wear the Pink Visor for the first round of cold, frosty beverages.

9) Ties for first or last place will be played on the 1st hole. Subsequent playoff holes will be the 2nd, then back to the 1st. After that, if there is still no winner, both players will be disqualified, and the Tournament Director will name the Champion.

10) No whining!

11) Opening groupings will be made by the Tournament Director. . Second Nine groupings will be based on Front Nine scoring. Changing the groupings is strictly forbidden.

12) When in doubt, see Rules #1 and #10.

13) Failure to follow these rules will result in disqualification, a lifetime ban from future Greg Gross Opens, and in some cases, death.

See you at 1000 am!
Gregory F. Kelly
Tournament Director

Kelly Reunion 2008

(Almost) The Whole Gang
Sleepy Boy


More to come...

Summer Vacation at the Rose Compound

Zammy Enjoys Eating Fries and Grass

Z on the Deck, Eating Sand

2008 Greg Gross Open Set For August 2

The GGO Competition Committee hereby invites you to the 17th Open Championship.The “Gross,” as it has been come to be known, is named for the Cubs outfielder/pinch-hitter of the mid-late 1970s who shares batting side (left), first name (Greg), and birthday (August 1), with the tournament director.For more info on Greg Gross, click here.

UNBREAKABLE RULES:

 All players must attend the post-tournament Awards Ceremony, to be held this again year at nearby Grandpa’s Place in Glenview.

 The low scorer must wear the coveted “Pink Visor” on the course, and the high scorer must wear same for the first round of cold, frosty beverages.

 Ties for first or last place MUST be broken with a playoff hole.

 Apparel typically worn on nice golf courses strongly discouraged. Ditto for spikes.

 Failure to follow these rules will result in disqualification, a lifetime ban from future Greg Gross Opens, and in some cases, death.

This year's event will again be held at Anetsberger Golf Course in Northbrook, with two sets of nine holes, and a cut after the initial nine holes. Those that miss the cut will carry around the cooler and alternately cheer, heckle and taunt those in competition.No caddies, no carts, but plenty of parking. This is a “competitive” tournament, but the main point of this event is to have fun, not show off your prowess.

• WHEN: August 2, 2008 Approx. 10:00 a.m.

• R.S.V.P. GregGrossOpen@hotmail.com (or in the Comments section below)

For weather conditions at the course, please click here. The Tournament is always looking for additional corporate sponsors to award prizes for Longest Drive, Closest to the Pin, etc. We thank Botek, J.C. Whitney, and the Company Peter Works For for its fine support in the past and look forward to working with these and new corporate sponsors in the future.

I hope to see all of you there.

Very truly yours always sincerely,

Gregory F. Kelly

Tournament Director

The GGO Planning Committee is endeavoring to get Liquid Blue (seen with Gross) to play post-tournament.

Does the St. Joseph statute go face up or down? Face out or in? Or should we just go straight to St. Jude?

The Kellys made their first foray into looking at houses in Oak Park this weekend. Of the five we looked at, two were very impressive, one was downright scummy, one was ehhh, and one was probably nice, but the owners were there and insisted on joining us through the tour (actually, the husband sat in one bedroom and watched NASCAR), even correcting Tania on the sex of the dog that scared her ("Actually, it's a she..."). It was good for our piece of mind to look, and while we didnt really fall in love with any one place, we are very ready to leave our current "sunny and bright" place.
Zambrano was happy with all the places that had doors that he could open and close.

The Kellys Go on Vacation and Take Two Pictures

The Kellys went to visit the Gropen-Nystroms in Minneapolis over Memorial Day. Fun was had by all as Zambrano and Greta (Baby G) watched their parents chat, burn chicken (it wasn't that burnt), and look for a breakfast spot.
On the way home, we were ready to pull over in Eau Claire, Wisconsin to feed the boy. Unfortunately, the sky was green, and the tornado sirens were ringing, so we pulled right next to a closed family restaurant, hoped this wasn't how we would die, and warmed our pal's dinner on the car's heater. Eventually, the skies sorta brightened, and we got home.


Totally unfazed...if he were older, he would've been scared too.

Zammy and Greta discuss world affairs with Tania.

Greta is surprised to see herself at Psycho Suzi's, while Zammy keeps watch on the front door. Cousin Maggy (not pictured, like Greg, Shelley and Sverre) also joined us for lunch Sunday.

Thanks to Shelley for sending us the extra pictures!

Zammy Can Really "Stand" the Zoo