Country (9.0) vs Stretch (8.8) today, 2:27 pm EST at Mill Creek Golf Course in the lovely city of Mebane, NC (
https://www.golfmillcreek.com/) with tacos and beers to follow.
This is a re-match of last years round that Country took by 2 (85 vs 87) however both players are significantly better than they were at this point last year. Country played the 2018 round as a 13, while Stretch played it as as 15.
This will be both players second round on the course, which is in prime condition right now after hosting the CGA Senior 4 Ball event last weekend.
Weather should be good and hot today with a high of 91 and excessive humidity causing a Real Feel of 99 degrees...expect chances of a PM thunderstorm to roll through the area, similar to last year which should soften the firm and fast Ultradwarf Bermuda greens and provide a bit of relief to the players.
Today marks the fifth meeting in this rivalry, with the overall series tied 2-2; brief history as follows:
8/26/17 - Pete Dye River Course, Blacksburg, VA
Country wins his Bachelor Party celebratory round in dominating fashion, 91 vs 102
08/08/18 - Mill Creek Golf Course, Mebane, NC
Country holds off a late rally on the back 9 by Stretch and wins a close one, 85 vs 87
01/06/19 - Olde Homeplace Golf Club, Wallburg, NC
Stretch finally gets on the board despite tough winter conditions and a pairing with an annoying pastor, 83 vs 92
07/04/19 - Greensboro National Golf Club, Summerfield, NC
Stretch starts the firework show early in celebration of America to even the series, 81 vs 85
Place your bets now gentleman...