Fellas,

In an effort to streamline the tee time process I would ask that we adhere strictly to the following procedure throughout the 2015 season. I will explain the reasoning as well.

(a) VOLUNTEER TO CALL/ONLINE BOOKING: Each Sunday morning I will post a VOLUNTEER TO CALL/ONLINE BOOK box on the website. You don’t have to volunteer every week, but the more people calling every Tuesday, the more likely we will get the tee times we require. What we don’t want is to end up with more golfers than tee times and the only way to avoid this is to have as many callers as possible week to week. I will be calling every Tuesday…So, “put an oar in the water” once in a while.

Reasoning: The starter at the Pro Shop needs to know, in advance of Tuesday morning, what members from the KWGA will be calling in/online booking, so as not to over book the KWGA. When you get through on the phone, just let them know you are calling for the KWGA. No need to give them 3 other golfers. I will let them know the groupings later that morning. The weekly draw will be posted each Friday under the TOUR SCHEDULE tab on website.

I will be calling the Pro Shop on Monday nights after 7pm letting them know 2 things.

1. How many tee times the KWGA will be requiring.

2. What KWGA members will be calling in/online booking for tee times that week.

NOTE: If we end up with more golfers than tee times, then the first 8, 12, 16, 20 or 24 golfers who LOGGED IN to the website and clicked YES will be entered into the field that week.

*Please DO NOT be a “vigilante caller”…you will just create confusion with the Pro Shop booking process. Thank-you for your cooperation.

~Commissioner Derek Ford

Fellas…

The time is getting near. The weather has warmed and the snow is melting…and the anticipation builds for the 2015 KWGA season. However, before we all get out on the course, we need to go over some technical issues so that everything runs smoothly. With that in mind, here are a few of the issues that we all need to be on the same page with…or else we have chaos.

Way back in November of 2014, I posted some “poll questions” to give everyone a voice on several issues. After gathering your responses I was able to move forward with some planning because there were clear majorities on all issues.

2015 MEMBERSHIP DUES ($20 + $7 Weekly Games)– 23 of 24 members who responded were in favour of building a “kitty” for our association. The money will go toward (a) food costs for social events (b) trophies for our Major Champonships (c) Supplies for items such as Championship Banners, T-Shirts, printer ink cartridges etc (d) and the odd gift certificates for closest to the hole weeks. I have already begun work on all of the above and will pull the trigger on purchases once the dues have been collected. Two members have already paid their $20 at The Masters party. You can wait until our first KWGA event in May or give it to me before then if you wish. Whatever is best for you. Once you have paid, your name will appear in the PAID section under the ACCOUNTING tab on the website.

TROPHIES– 18 of 19 members who responded were in favour of buying trophies for our Major Championships. I spent #39.99 +tax on the FEDEX Cup trophy and will look in that price range for our next 3 Major Championship trophies.

ALTERNATE DAYS– 14 of 17 members who responded were in favour of playing on Friday or Sunday if KenWo was booked on Saturday. For that reason, I built in 4 alternate days for the 2015 season.

If you have any questions about any of the following, by all means call me or post a note on the website so that everyone can see.

~Commissioner Ford

FRIDAY APRIL 10

4:00pm

“THE KWGA INVADES THE ‘WO”

Kev: “Grampy, looks like you pissed yourself.”
Grampy: “Looks like you did too bud.”

 Fellas…

I don’t know about you but this delayed spring has me going out of my tree. I can’t even look at a golf ball, clutch a club while watching The Golf Channel or shine up my beautiful orange spikes without it giving me gas. As much as this pains me to say, I actually miss some of my KWGA brethren, warts and all. That’s why I am hoping to see as many of you as possible this Friday at KenWo for the Masters Party. It’s a great way to support our club, see people we secretly dispise but smile at anyway, get some free food and maybe even have a laugh.

Now I am not saying you need to get as liqoured up as Mr. Lahey and Bobandy and land in the Drunk Tank. What I am saying is, since we can’t golf, we might as well get together and have a snort together. Plus I know a lot of you SHOULD be taking Derek, Dan and Rene up on those free pointers off #1 tee. I know I intend to take a rip…since it will be another month before I can do it again!

Things you should know about me right now…I am not in the best spirits lately because (a) DUKE won (b) The Leafs season was a disaster (c) My beloved Cleveland Browns sucked and their two best players landed in rehab (d) I asked a girl out the other day and she said no (so what if she was 21…I had to give it a shot right?) and lastly (e) I have read too many emails from KWGA members teasing me about golfing down south. Now I am not unsociable because of the above…just sensitive…so proceed with caution.

Friday’s party will be a great chance to welcome back Wayne and Gerry from their Chinese food adventure. (The over/under line on the contraction of diarrhea is 3 days.). I am sure there are stories that MUST be heard. I am most curious about (a) who got on whose nerves first (b) how each couple managed to find a way to have relations without any others hearing or finding out (c) how far they REALLY walked down the Great Wall and (d) Did the Chinese natives understand Wayne’s English?

Friday may also be a good time to bring up any issues or thoughts about our 2015 KWGA season…or even pay your $20 dues for the year. I will be bringing along our official KWGA mascot for safe keeping.

Please be kind…no Rubles or Yen please.

Harrah’s Sports Book and Casino- Las Vegas, NV

2015 FEDEX Cup Championships Odds

The KWGA League Office also got exciting news this month. The kind odds-makers at Harrah’s in Las Vegas have been kind enough to render their odds for the 2015 KWGA season.

HAROLD “MR. OCTOBER” FISHER (5-2)– Sporting a 17 handicap and a bushel-full of swings down South this winter, Fisher will be a tough cat to deal with on a week to week basis. Plus he didn’t get that nickname for nothing. Two first place finishes in the 3 handicapped FEDEX Cup playoff events to end the 2014 season cemented this pick.

“THE DONALD” BRYSON (3-1)– Nobody locks down Palm Springs and American MILF like Mr. Bryson. A balmy winter in Southern California should have this Hortonville Fabio primed and ready to make a run at the Cup. Bryson also thrived during the FEDEX Cup playoffs with a tie for 1st, 3 Top 3’s and a 5th. The sky is the limit in 2015.

WAYNE “GRAMPY” BURKE (4-1)– Some will question his off-season committment after trips to Myrtle Beach, China and Lower Wolfville. However, Grampy has proved that he will show up every week, play hard and use his uncanny knack for ridiculous bounces to his advantage. Three Top 4’s in the FEDEX Playoffs prove that having a 5 handicap won’t hinder this Scientific Marvel.

JOHNNY “THE DENIM COWBOY” KENNY (6-1)– Kenny enters his rookie year on tour and it has not fooled Harrah’s. Sporting a 10 handicap with a game that belies his age and athletic ability, Kenny will no doubt challenge the KWGA’s elite in 2015. Couple that with a Florida Mini-Tour stint in March, and this Wolfville product will be a factor in 2015. Let’s just hope he leaves the denim behind on tour this season.

JEFF “THIRD” LEGGE (6-1)– Legge came on strong late last season and is pound for pound the KWGA’s longest hitter. At 139 lbs, Legge uses his slight frame and quiet demeanor to veil a steely competitive glare. Legge will start the season with a 7 handicap while clutching his 2014 Rookie of the Year award. Look out!

GERRY “DOUBLE DOUBLE” ELLIOTT (7-1)– Nobody will ever dominate the KWGA Tour again like Elliott did in 2014. However, a 1 handicap will make life difficult for Tim Horton’s beloved son in 2015…along with all of his winter lessons to his competitors. However, with the ability to shoot 67, nobody will be crying in his Budweiser in 2015. Look for Double Double to still be a player down the stretch.

ARNIE TELLY-KELLEY (8-1)– If Thomas The Train could do it…so can Telly-Kelley in 2015. Blessed with stamina, determination and his beloved long wand, nobody grinds on opponents with rain delay tactics quite like the KWGA’s ball-peen hammer. He will collect points every week, make every swing count…then soak his swollen plates of meat in ice in front of his TV following the round. I am cheering for ya buddy!

ROD “WHERE’S WALDO?” MURRAY (8-1)– The obvious questions with Murray each season notwithstanding, the man has game. A league record 67 at The Heritage last season proved that point in spades. However, Murray will need to prove that 2014 wasn’t a fluke and with a 5 handicap to enter the season that will be a tall order. If Murray can stay out of his own way, betters will be knocking patrons down on their way to the betting window with those 8-1 odds.

COMMISSIONER DEREK FORD (8-1)– The Commissioner is hoping his off-season regimen will be enough to get him over the hump in 2015. After coming within one stroke of victory in 2014, no player will be as motivated as Ford to climb the mountain. A long winter of sleepless nights reliving his double bogey at #16 in the FEDEX Final and chasing rabbits at the Acadia gym have fueled his fire. The 5 handicap will be his biggest obstacle.

MARK “PANTY SHARK” GAVIN (10-1)– Nobody questions this man’s ability to shine on #1 tee. The KWGA’s #1 drawing card with the ladies, Gavin will be looking to shed the “Fowler” image and tag of looking pretty but never winning the Big One. The main issue here is just how many Saturday’s will The Shark be able to play? If he can play 12 events, he has a shot, if not, bring your cameras anyway…he always delivers the money shot.

KEVIN “KKK” POIRIER (11-1)– The son of KenWo Legend Wayne Poirier, this KWGA rookie enters 2015 with a 6 handicap and plenty of experience on our hallowed ground. He may remind you of Corey Pavin without the mustache but can grip and rip with the best of them. The only question with KKK this season is just how many women’s soccer tournaments will he have to attend come the fall?

SHERIFF JOHN AMIRAULT (13-1)– I know what you are thinking…John wins? “Ya right.” However, The Sheriff showed flashes in 2014, practiced meditation and Hot Yoga, stopped wearing underwear 2 sizes too small for him and stayed away from Yarmouth during the off-season. Those factors alone should sway your thinking. Plus a 12 handicap will make his on course jokes even funnier in 2015.

MIKE “THE FOGG” WHITE (13-1)– Nobody knows how to swing with a cartilage locked knee quite like The Fogg. White eschewed off-season surgery that would have cost him a chance at the Cup so nobody can question his commitment. 16 strokes a round, lessons with Elliott and points each and every Saturday will make The Fogg a factor in 2015. The only question will be can he make a pressure putt? This ain’t free throw shooting after all.

KEVIN “HUNCHBACK” NEWCOMBE (14-1)– The Hunchback spoiled himself with $2000 Titleist irons in the off-season to sharpen a game that was coming on at the tail end of 2014. Bouyed by the Net scoring system, a 12 handicap, self-depracation and Wayne’s encouragement one can only try and contain Newcombe in 2015. Newcombe’s biggest obstacle will be keeping Grampy away from his mom.

GARY “THE BIGGEST” JOHNSON (14-1)– Hantsport hasn’t been the same since Johnson’s epic 13 strokes on the 18th hole last season. The question is, can the psychological damage from that day be salved in time for 2015? Johnson will sport a 12 handicap to start the season which should keep him in the hunt most weeks. However, only Tiger Woods return will be more closely scrutinized on tour this season.

BARRY BANNISTER-HENNIGAR (15-1)– The KWGA’s finest long distance runner played in just 8 events last season but finished an astounding 11th on the FEDEX Cup points list. It may be a tall order to finish in the Top 8 and qualify for the playoffs playing just 8 events in 2015. However, with Bluenose Cup experience under his belt and a twinkle-toes swing, Barry may have his KWGA competition singing the blues. Let’s just hope he brings his sister to sing along one day.

NICK “THE LEVEE BROKE” LEVY (18-1)– Levy posted 3rd, 4th and 12th place finishes in his 3 events last season and then vanished when the calendar hit June. A KWGA search party was sent out for him and finally found him in his wife’s doghouse. Levy has game, the only question is, does he have time? If he can stay out of the doghouse, play 8 events with a 12 handicap, he may obliterate the field. After all, man did manage to make it to the moon too.

RENE “SHOOTER” MACKAY (20-1)– The Shooter had four Top 3 finishes in 5 events last season and qualified an astounding 8th under the circumstances. His specialties are Majors (where FEDEX points are doubled) and ground hockey in his driveway where his wife can keep a close eye on him. The only question with The Shooter is…Will he be able to play in the FEDEX playoffs? Harrah’s betting he won’t be able to…PEI will be calling.

PHIL STADLER-FEELY (22-1)– Feely stunned the KWGA with his two 9th place finishes in his two events last season while raking in 3 rangs. The gall of the man to hit and run like he did has many secretly gunning for his scalp in 2015. The theory here is that now that his boyfriend JK has joined the fray that Feely will play more then two events in 2015. If that is the case, 22-1 could be a steal….if not…see you at The Red Line Bar.

BOB MAXWELL-SMART (25-1)– Bob knows big moments and Major titles. However, winning the FEDEX Cup requires longevity and fall availability. It’s also probably best that no one in the KWGA wear antlers or bunny ears this season lest they find themselves hanging upside down in his garage. The only way Maxwell-Smart wins a FEDEX Cup is if he quits hunting…or the moose and deer start shooting back.

BRENT “WEASIE” LOCKE (33-1)– There is no way you can pick against someone who has a newborn at home, lacks finesse in his golf game, can’t keep his eyes open when he smiles, hunts in the fall when the FEDEX playoffs take place and plays in just 3 events like he did in 2015. OK, so that’s a lot to overcome. I change my mind, you can take it to the bank…Weasie won’t be winning a FEDEX Cup in 2015…but we love him just the same.

TOM FONDA-THOMSON (40-1)– Fonda plans to play an expanded schedule and bring his On Golden Pond chapeau back in 2015. Always doubting his ability and thinking he can’t compete, Fonda will be a difficult out sporting a 14 handicap to start the season and remind some of Hunchback Newcombe with his self-deprecating rhetoric. However, “fall golf” is as foreign to him as the remote control in his own home. In other words, count him out for the playoffs

NICK CAREY-WASZCZUK (40-1)– The KWGA’s version of TSN’s “Fins and Skins” Henry Waszczuk, nobody knows how to span North America for fish and game quite like Carey. Carey did the KWGA “ride along” program last season, playing skins only with the KWGA lads, so his full game is a mystery. The theory here is that there will be no way Carey will be around in the fall for the playoffs…the fish will be biting then.

PETER “HYUNDAI” SIMMONS (45-1)– When boating on a crystal clear lake on the South Shore and being with family on weekends is more important than golf, well, you know you have issues…and no shot at a FEDEX title. However, with 4 non-Saturday events on the schedule for 2015, we may actually see the car man’s fancy pants a little more. What’s that sound? I can already hear the ladies cat calls from 3 fairways away….MEOW!

BOB “BIP” TRAINOR (50-1)– Nobody quite knows what to expect whenever BIP tees it up each day, including BIP himself. Trainor made a cameo appearance on Tour last season and it went as well as an adult circumcision. This season will no doubt be a learning experience for this former Wolfville resident. Things like following rules, drops, finishing rounds and keeping score will all be new to Trainor. A long shot for certain.

DOUG “THE 4TH REICH” IRWIN (100-1)- There is no questioning Irwin’s mettle and his whirlwind swing is grooved and made for KenWo. Irwin finished 7th in FEDEX points in 2014 even while missing the season’s final 7 events. It’s as mind-boggling as his swing. However, Irwin’s German Pee-Wee hockey team needs a coach, and his presence in the FEDEX playoffs would require Tiger Woods’ private jet and a permission slip from the German Hockey Federation. I’m betting against that…but hope someday Irwin can be around for the playoffs.

Dear KWGA,

It gives me great pleasure to announce that dates for 4 social events for the 2015 season have been confirmed. The Commissioner’s Office thanks everyone for their continued support of the KWGA. Further news of the 2015 calendar will be announced in the coming weeks. Please check in regularly for updates.

Saturday June 20- “The Medford Mile”…Medford Beach

Kevin has once again opened his cottage in Medford Beach for its annual Memphis Rib BBQ on the cliffs of the Bay of Fundy. “The KWGA is very lucky to have such a great locale to celebrate the beginning of summer.” said Commissioner Ford. “The Commissioner’s Office appreciates the early notice with the purpose being to give people plenty of time to plan ahead.”

Entertainment will again include music, Washer Toss, Long Drive into the Bay and this summer something new…Championship Croquet. “The terrain and space at Medford lends itself to an outstanding layout for croquet, plus it puts everyone on a level playing field. I think this will be a winner.” said Commissioner Ford.

Saturday July 4- “Tupperware Lake”…Tupper Lake

The couple of Mike & Mark have confirmed that America’s birthday will be the date for their summer fling. Rumour has it that it could be an engagement party, but that has yet to be confirmed. This was a fall event last season but the move to mid-summer will mean swimming and the site of pink and white bodies in all directions. “By July 4th golf tans will have everyone looking like zebras, so that should be entertainment in itself. We thank Mike & Mark for their continued support of the KWGA.”

Saturday July 18- “Harold’s Cheeseburger Picnic”…Aylesford Lake

Harold’s castle-rock cottage in Aylesford was a huge hit last season, so the Commissioner’s Office is ecstatic to announce that Harold has saved some cheeseburgers for the 2015 season. Boat rides, flutter boards and inner tubes will keep everyone occupied and entertained. “This place had me wondering what the rent would be for the loft above the garage.” said Commissioner Ford. “Harold has all the amenities and knows how to make a crowd happy. This is a can’t miss event on the KWGA social calendar. I can hardly wait.”

Saturday August 1- “Gerry’s Old Towne Tavern”…Bog Road

Fellas…

Just wanted to update everyone on the status of the 2015 Poll Questions. We still have some people that need to log in and answer the questions so that I can move forward with any procedures/expenditures for this upcoming season. If you have lost, deleted or need me to send you your LOG-IN information again, please send me an email and let me know. The idea is to get all the kinks worked out BEFORE the season starts.

My email address:   loafa44@hotmail.com

The following is the list of members that have responded to the 4 Poll questions along the right hand side of the website. If you do not see your name listed, it means I have not heard from you or your vote did not record in the poll log for whatever reason…please log-in and re-vote if that is the case. Thank-you.

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Poll Question #1- “2015 Kick-Off Classic” Test

NOTE: This poll will be listed each week during the season and is the life-blood for organizing the weekly field. If you haven’t tested this one before the season starts, chaos may ensue…and you may be left out! We can’t have chaos now can we?

Derek Thomson                     Mike White

Bob Maxwell                          Barry Hennigar

Jeff Legge                              Rod Murray

Peter Simmons                      Doug Irwin

Nick Levy                               Gary Johnson

Mark Gavin                             John Amirault

Gerry Elliott                            Rene MacKay

Don Bryson                            Gary Johnson

Arnie Kelley

Poll Question #2- Accounting 2015 (Membership Dues/Weekly Games)

Derek Thomson                      Rod Murray

Mike White                             Bob Maxwell

Peter Simmons                      Barry Hennigar

Jeff Legge                              Doug Irwin

Nick Levy                               Mark Gavin

Gerry Elliott                            Rene MacKay

Don Bryson                            Gary Johnson

Arnie Kelley

Poll Question #3- KWGA Fund Spending (Trophies etc.)

Derek Thomson                       Rod Murray

Mike White                              Bob Maxwell

Peter Simmons                       Barry Hennigar

Jeff Legge                               Doug Irwin

Gerry Elliott                             Rene MacKay

Don Bryson                             Gary Johnson

Arnie Kelley

Poll Question #4- 2015 Tour Idea (Alternate Days)

Derek Thomson                       Rod Murray

Mike White                              Bob Maxwell

Peter Simmons                        Barry Hennigar

Jeff Legge                               Mark Gavin

Doug Irwin                              Gerry Elliott

Rene MacKay                          Don Bryson

Gary Johnson                          Arnie Kelley

KWGA members “Hunchback” and “Grampy” model the Life Cycle Mating habits of the dreaded Japanese Beetle.

How to kill a Japanese Beetle/raccoon/crow/skunk: As all KWGA members are aware, our course came under siege last fall unlike anything seen since the dreaded gopher in Caddyshack. An infestation of the Japanese beetle threatened our prized fairways like a Golar at a family reunion. This month, “Scoop” McCracken takes an in-depth look at the problem and some possible solutions in a KWGA exclusive interview. Scoop has decades of experience in the field of extermination and has been credited with the eradication of several golf course pests, including Jimmy “The Clear Cut Pruner” Browner, “Frank Magazine” Rhinoceros and Matias “Hemorrhoid” Collinsworth.

KWGA Magazine caught up with Scoop at his winter cabin on the South Mountain.

Ford: First, Scoop, it’s great to see you again. You look different. Have you shaved your back or something?

Scoop: Listen, the only back that got shaved this winter is your wife’s, so can we just get to the topic at hand please?

Ford: No problem buddy. We all know what happened to our great course in the fall. It looked like a bomb went off on some of our fairways and we all learned more about a stupid green beetle in the last 7 months then we all care to know. Have you ever seen anything like this before?

Scoop: Listen, when you spend as much time with a group of inbreds like the KWGA, you know better than to ask me that. This beetle isn’t the end of the world. It’s nothing Viet Nam Napalm and overnight vigils with shotguns can’t fix. Plus, the KWGA has plenty of marksmen to take care of all those critters that come out of the woods at night to prey on the weakened sod. I think it would be a great opportunity for a hunter like Weezie Locke to finally shoot a good score at KenWo. Give him a chance to raise his confidence. He has to have better aim with a shotgun in the dark…as opposed to say, a 6 iron. Just pay him in whiskey, beer and rye and I bet he would have a bag full of crows, skunks and raccoons by sun-up. Then we would be able to concentrate on that darned beetle.

“Locke-d & Loaded”…Brent and Maxwell prepare for their spring overnight shotgun vigil in an effort to protect KenWo’s fairways.

Ford: Do you think the Board of Directors would approve of such a plan of action Scoop? It sounds a bit drastic.

Scoop: Heck, don’t we have like 3 board members in the KWGA? Surely they could all just mysteriously go away for a few days while we set up a few blinds lining the fairways. It’s not like the Board wouldn’t all jump at a road trip and some free Timbits right? Desperate times call for desperate measures Commissioner. I say spray and blast the dirty pricks, gather up the dead carcases and send them to the New Minas Trailer Park. Maybe they can have a fundraiser BBQ with all that meat. It’s easier to ask for forgiveness then permission sometimes Commissioner.

Ford: Sounds like a great plan Scoop. What else have you been up to this off-season? This winter sure has been a rough one. Do you see any chance that we could actually have an early spring in 2015?

Scoop: Early spring? Here? In Nova Scotia? Commissioner, that’s about as likely as me taking over for Bev Greenlaw and the Acadia women’s basketball program. They don’t usually let foxes in hen houses do they? How did that work out for Dick Hunt back in the 1980’s anyway? As far as this off-season, I have been scouring the KWGA landscape, looking for stories, getting familiar with the underbelly of this association and seeing how they tick. I found out that there are a lot of interpretations of “off-season golf preparation” in my travels. I don’t want to give too much away because that will be in the March Newsletter, but suffice it to say you won’t want to miss it.

Ford: Scoop, as always, great to see you again, any last thoughts?

Scoop: If Super Bowl Sunday is any indication, there may be some early season surprises atop the FEDEX Cup standings. I saw some golf swings and shots pulled off that day I had never seen before. You should have seen “The Fogg” and “The Hunchback” fire at sticks on Gerry’s simulator like they were free lap dances at Tootsie’s Cabaret. Unbelievable. This net scoring system is going to turn things on its head in 2015. I can’t wait to see some of them in pressure situations, harkening back on those old high school glory days for inspiration and comfort. It was hard for some of those guys lugging around 16 handicaps, trying to compete last season with the Double-Double’s and Maxwell’s of the world with gross scoring. I think 2015 will be like “Revenge of the Nerds- KWGA Style”. All we will be missing is Lavar, the nerd who threw the “bendy” javelin in the movie. Sorry, if that was uncomfortable.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4azNzZTokYY&feature=youtu.be

Scoop will be posting further updates in the coming weeks, so check in on the website as the season draws closer.

PS…The Youtube video was posted as “private” and is not available to the general public…so no panic needed.

Gentlemen,

A great time was had by everyone at the KWGA Closing Ceremonies held at West Side Charlie’s Friday night in New Minas. A special thanks to Rod Murray for getting the pool tables “au gratis” and to Harold Fisher for supplying a few “pizza pies”. Also, a thanks to Gerry Elliott and Tim Horton’s for sponsoring the event and all his effort for the Commissioner. Much appreciated fellas.

However, the night was about honoring the people and events of 2014. So without further adieu, here they are.

-“What’s My Name” Award- “Sheriff” John Amirault– For his countless and varying spelling versions of my name via email in 2014.

-KWGA “Ironman” Award- Arnie Telly-Kelley– For playing in every KWGA event in 2014 and for his hard work behind the scenes.

-“Neon Deion Sanders” Best Dressed Award– Mark “The Shark” Gavin– For his ability to play 18 holes without his shirt tail ever coming out and never showing a sweat stain, even in 30C degree temperatures.

-“Mr. October” Harold Fisher– For his 1st, T-1st, WIn results in his last 3 tournaments on Tour in 2014.

-“The Golden Ball” Mike White– For his ace on July 12  (Hole #11), the first in KWGA History.

-“Mr. 67” Rod Murray– For his KWGA record score of 67 to win The Heritage on July 12, 2014.

-“Rookie of the Year” Jeff Legge– Legge finished 9th in FEDEX points in 2014 and 5th on the Money List in just 11 events, while finishing T-7th in the FEDEX Playoffs.

-2014 FEDEX Championship Banner– Gerry Elliott (2014 FEDEX Cup Champion)

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Thank-you to everyone for supporting the KWGA Tour. What a great season! See you in 2015!

~Derek Ford

(KWGA Commissioner 2013-Present)

Gentlemen,

Let me explain the details about the website. The cost to set this website up was $14.99 for the year. I went ahead with this project without your knowledge because (a) I wanted it to be a surprise and (b) I figured it’s only $14.99, if the membership didn’t want or like the idea, it wasn’t a huge financial loss for yours truly. I was able to get the domain name so cheaply because I already have another website for a Madden Football league and was able to purchase this as an “add on”. If, in the future, my Madden Football league folds, then this website would become more expensive. However, the Madden Football league is a solid, dedicated group, so I don’t see it folding anytime soon.

I also chose October as a START/END point for website payment in the case that the KWGA chooses to discontinue this in the future and that point would fall at the end of our KWGA season. In the meantime, I hope this meets with your approval so that we can take the KWGA to another level of fun and organization. I just wanted to be open and honest with you from the start with no surprises.

Lastly, I have posted questionnaire polls all down the right hand side of the website. This is your chance to speak about some of the proposals for 2015. I would just ask that you read the post entitled “2015 Proposals” before you cast your vote/opinion on said issues. You are also more than welcome to LEAVE COMMENTS in the appropriate boxes at the bottom of the articles. Thanks.

Sincerely,

Derek Ford

(KWGA Commissioner 2013-Present)