YEAR 2002
The Commissioner Resigns
PGA Commissioner Len Slade has announced he will step down at the end of the current season.
“After being involved in some form of organization since the inception of the PGA,” said Slade, “I plan to take a break next year. There will need to be a new commissioner.”
- June 2002
PGA Tour Veteran Saluted
Neil Murray, who makes his return to the PGA Tour this weekend in Kelowna, was decorated this month with The 2002 Honour Award by B.C. School Sports, for his contribution to high school athletes since 1969, in a variety of sports that includes basketball, golf, track and field, rugby, cross country, and field hockey. “He has made a difference to our students and our schools,” said Bob Stebbings, in presenting the award to Neil at the B.C. School Sports Banquet.
What many of Neil's fellow PGA Tour colleagues may not know about him is:
• He been part of the B.C. Secondary Schools Golf Executive for 26 years
• He is regarded as an icon for high school golf
• He coached Point Grey to the Senior Boys Basketball Tournament in just his third year of coaching (1972)
• His Ladner basketball team was ranked in the top five for most of the 1978-79 season, losing to the eventual champions from Burnaby South
• At Delta Secondary, he started an Almuni Golf Tournament which continues to raise funds for charitable causes
• He coached cross-country and girls’ field hockey teams because no one else was available
• After one game between his South Delta team and Maple Ridge, a well-known basketball ref said: “That was a perfect game — played well and coached with class.”
Clearly, there's more to Neil than the pars and birdies he has accumulated on the PGA Tour!
- June 2002
Calcutta Payments Due
There will be 20 players entered in the Calcutta this year, June 29th at Northlands. Each player is to give $75 to Calcuttameister Bob Molinski. Please note: This payment is due on June 15th at Furry Creek. The decision on how the prize money will be split will be announced at that time.
- June 2002
Trip Tips
So nobody gets lost in Kelowna:
* Directions to the Super 8 Motel, 2592 Harvey (which is also Highway 97). After coming over the bridge into Kelowna, stay on the street you are on (Harvey). The motel is a couple of miles along and it's on the left side of the road, just past Home Depot, one block past the intersection of Highway 33.
* Directions to Gallagher’s Canyon from the Super 8 Motel (allow 25-30 minutes), courtesy of Phil Langley: “Leave the Super 8 lot and head back towards town. That would be a right turn out of the lot for anyone who was asleep when they arrived. You are now on Harvey. Stay on Harvey until you see a Petro-Canada station and then get ready to turn left at the next street which is Dilworth. Go down Dilworth to Springfield and merge right. Immediately get in the left lane because your next turn is only about 160 yards (or the average distance of one of Jim Lanyon's well-hit drives) Take the first left which is Benvoulin. Go down Benvoulin about 2 km to KLO Rd., turn left and follow KLO past the Harvest golf course, bear right at the KLO market which is across the street from McCulloch station pub (there is a beer and wine store there for anyone who needs to make a stop). At that point the road becomes McCulloch (watch for Gallagher’s signs) Stay on McCulloch until you arrive at the gates of Gallagher’s. Turn left ,and go up the driveway. At the top of the hill turn left. Clubhouse and parking lot are on your right. After the round leave your cars in the lot because there won't be enough parking at my place. It's only a block from the clubhouse.”
A Voice From The Past
The following email was received from ex-Commissioner Phil Langley, who clearly misses his PGA pals, and it is to be read by all PGA Tour members:
“After viewing the scores at the recent event at the monstrous 5,600-yard Golden Eagle event, I have two questions. One, has the new commissioner turned the Tour into pitch-and-putt competitions? Is Stanley Park on the rotation?
“If Jim Lanyon can shoot an 81 you are playing courses that are too easy. I would also like some direction. When the Tour comes to Gallaghers Canyon, would you like me to re-book the group on to the Pinnacles 1,900-yard executive course that is on the property? Anything to help.
“Every marshall at Gallaghers and The Bear has a photo of Lanyon. He will be harrassed unmercifully because Caleb Chan hates slow play and has fired five marshalls for not being tough enough on doddlers. Please, Jim, these guys have children to support.
“I’m very much looking forward to seeing all of the Tour members, and promise a great barbecue on Saturday after the round. Tee times begin at 1 p.m., and as long as Jim is in the last group you should finish in plenty of time.
“Give my regards to the new commissioner. I was sorry to hear that things went badly on the opening day, but don't be too hard on Len. The commissioner’s job requires decision-making skills, dedication, and stubbornness. And one out of three isn't bad!”
Lanyon’s response:
“And I thought that getting away from the stressful life of Vancouver to the peaceful almost non-existence of golf club retirement village would help Phil's insight into life! Since he has nothing else to do but read PGA dispatches and ‘try’ to answer with some semblance of business acumen [he fails], I know he will find my reply will bring some meaning to his life.
“However, Phil is right on one point [that's not bad for Phil] in that the 5,600+ yards was too short as I used my five iron four times off par 4s. As far as speed of play is concerned, my playing partners Bob, Dick and Paul can attest to the fact that there was over one hole between us and the foursome BEHIND us. In fact, the marshall actually spoke to me to ensure that the group behind us was actually playing with the PGA group. I assured him they were, but advised him that their play is usually within the 5.5 hours for 18 holes!
“I am looking forward to the barbecue at Phil’s as I’m assured that we will not allow Phil to burn [I mean barbecue] the steaks. I don’t believe the matter is over.”
- May 2002
Carter Wins Masters Pool
Despite thinking among the nine contestants that they were in the running for the Masters Pool, only two were. Dave Rice and Tom Carter picked the top nine finishers in the Masters to draw clear of the field. Rice picked the 11th and 12th place finishers, but Carter had Brad Faxon, who finished 10th, on his team and won the $90 first (and only) prize.
2002 Masters Pool — Rules & Regs Official!
There will be one winner — and here is how you win, in the words of the Poolmeister Bob Molinski:
“TOP 10 OF 15 COUNT. MONEY WINNINGS OF YOUR TOP TEN ARE TOTALLED. YOU MUST HAVE AT LEAST 10 PLAYERS PLAY 4 ROUNDS IN ORDER TO WIN. IN CASE OF A TIE WE REVERT TO THE 11TH BEST PLAYER, THEN THE 12TH, AND SO ON. IF STILL TIED THEY GO MANO-A-MANO DOWN THE FIRST TEE -- HECKLING WILL BE ALLOWED. EMAIL ENTRIES TO ME AT [email protected]”
The deadline is Wednesday, April 10th, at midnight, and here’s the procedure:
1. Pick a team of 15 golfers from the Masters entries
2. Submit your picks to Comrade Molinski by email
3. Take your $10 entry fee and give it to Molinski on Saturday at Meadow Gardens (absentee poolmeister Dick Bourbonais indemnifies his designate)
Payment will be made at Golden Eagle on April 27th.
- April 2002
Final Payments All Made?
If there were any delinquent members who still haven’t paid the final instalment of $440, they will be identified on Saturday, and they can expect severe sanctions from Paul Killeen, the Tour’s Director of Ethics. Commissioner Len Slade decided against embarrassing any delinquents on the website.
Hotel accommodation has been booked. The cost for a single room with taxes is approximately $68. The cost for a double with taxes is approximately $80. This cost is NOT covered by the PGA dues. Tour members must pay for their accommodation. In order to book the correct number of hotel rooms, please email Commissioner Slade to let him know if:
a) You will be staying with friends in Kelowna and do not require accommodation
b) You want a single room
Players who don’t pay on time risk losing their Tour Card for 2002, and will be unable to vote on PGA issues.
The PGA Tour dues will cover:
• 6 rounds of golf, plus
• 2 rounds of golf in Kelowna, at Gallagher’s Canyon and The Bear (Quail Ridge)
• Year-end dinner for PGA member
• $75 for the year-end prize table
Note: If for any reason a player is unable to play on the Tour after making a deposit, the deposit will be refunded in full.
- April 2002
Handicapper
Somebody who calls himself “Professor Golf” made contact with PGA Tour member Tom Carter in mid-March and, on the provision that Tom Carter protect his identity, offered the following analysis of all 23 players preparing for the PGA’s sixth season, which started April 13:
1. Dick Bourbonais: Got game, some question about handicap — odds 3-1
2. Dave Backie: Good tan, good game, good stats — odds 4-1
2. Rod Matheson: Master of the fairway wood, and a definite dark horse — odds 4-1
2. Doug Quinn: Can smooth-swinging ’01 co-winner handle ultimate adjustment? — odds 4-1
5. Larry Brown: More aces in 2002 would help — odds 5-1
5. Dick Burns: Will upcoming summer nuptials adversely effect former baseball star? — odds 5-1
5. Mike Maddison: Strong finale last year; needs consistency — odds 5-1
5. Bob Molinski: Long fluid swing; always on Calcutta winning team — odds 5-1
5. Len Slade: Will the new commissioner's duties allow for low scores? — odds 5-1
10. Tom Carter: At least you can talk to a slice — odds 6-1
10. Kent Gilchrist: Will year away leave Tour veteran fresh or fiendish? — odds 6-1
10. Dave Pearce: Tall, strong, inconsistent — odds 6-1
13. Paul Killeen: Lost the "Moe Norman" swing, but can he find his game? — odds 7-1
13. Blair Murdoch: Unique swing, unique results — odds 7-1
13. Vern Porter: Has bad back mended? Focused and determined — odds 7-1
13. Dave Rice: Must change slice to fade to have a run at the Green Jacket — odds 7-1
17. Bob Dunn: Director of Communications needs better communication with his ball — odds 8-1
17. Jim Lanyon: Good looking swing, natty dresser, but results don't reciprocate — odds 8-1
17. Roger McBride: Learning to use his woods would auger well — odds 8-1
17. Ken Sherk: Big hitter who needs to "keep it on the short grass" — odds 8-1
21. John Baxter: Lose the triples and may be OK — odds 9-1
22. Paul Carson: Media playboy’s strange putting stroke needs help from pro (golfer) — odds 10-1
22. Charlie Phipps: Rookie with good all-round game; handicap too low to win — odds 10-1
- March 2002
Tour Original Steps Aside
Jim Pomeroy, one of the original 24 PGA Tour players, is ending five years as a regular and next season will be a spare. “I expect to be available as an alternate for most of the PGA schedule,” says Pomeroy. “However, I could not make the commitment because we plan to be in Victoria regularly on weekends with family.” Both Jim’s mother and mother-in-law live in the capital.
His spot has been awarded (prestigious positions such as PGA Tour status are always "awarded") to Charlie Phipps, who has been a regular alternate for the past couple of seasons. Like all Tour rookies, Phipps is on trial throughout his first year as a regular and can expect to be tested with PGA duties and with beer sanctions as the commissioner (or anybody else) sees fit.
Pomeroy is the third Tour original to end his tenure since the last PGA putt dropped.
- Winter 2001-2002
Tour Gets An Official Sponsor!
Ron Jeffers of Jeffersport Custom Golf Equipment has signed (?) a multi-year contract to be the official golf equipment sponsor for the PGA Tour. He will play as an alternate on the Tour and offers PGA members a 10% discount on golf products in his store. This includes club re-gripping, new shafts and custom-made clubs.
Jeffersport Custom Golf Equipment is at 1577 Pemberton Avenue in North Vancouver, right across from the Cactus Club. Ron is very knowledgeable about golf equipment and invites you to drop in and say hello. His store is open Tuesday through to Saturday.
- Winter 2001-2002
Kelowna Replaces Kamloops As Tour Stop For 2002!
The results are final following a tie-breaking vote on where the PGA Tour’s road show would be next season — and it was overwhelmingly in favor of Kelowna. While ex-Commissioner Phil Langley is said to believe he is the attraction, now that he lives in Kelowna, the real reason for such a decisive vote is that golfers relish the opportunity to play Gallaghers Canyon and The Bear at Quail Ridge.
In reality, the pressure is on the former Commish to set up premium tee times for the event and to host the Saturday night BBQ at his house. There will be a minimal charge for the BBQ. Phil has agreed to waive the standard 15% gratuity, the PST and the GST. He promises the cost will be less than the $15 he rebated to each Tour member at the year-end party. Players (drinkers) will supply their own liquid refreshments.
Commissioner Len Slade, having arranged for accommodation, will coordinate single-room or sharing-room requests. The rooms will be booked under individual PGA member’s names and each single or double will be responsible for paying for accommodation.
- Winter 2001-2002
Gilchrist, Gjernes Back In The Fold
Besides former Commissioner Langley, who announced that he would cease to be a Tour regular after moving to Gallagher’s Canyon, Tour physician Mike Smith has also ended his tenure as a Tour original, due to “increased hospital commitments.” Both have been replaced by former regulars who sat out the 2001 season, Cookie Gilchrist and Darryl Gjernes. Cookie took a year off while on extensive vacations…Darryl underwent successful hip surgery, which just may qualify him to serve as the new Tour Physician!
PGA Commissioner Len Slade has announced he will step down at the end of the current season.
“After being involved in some form of organization since the inception of the PGA,” said Slade, “I plan to take a break next year. There will need to be a new commissioner.”
- June 2002
PGA Tour Veteran Saluted
Neil Murray, who makes his return to the PGA Tour this weekend in Kelowna, was decorated this month with The 2002 Honour Award by B.C. School Sports, for his contribution to high school athletes since 1969, in a variety of sports that includes basketball, golf, track and field, rugby, cross country, and field hockey. “He has made a difference to our students and our schools,” said Bob Stebbings, in presenting the award to Neil at the B.C. School Sports Banquet.
What many of Neil's fellow PGA Tour colleagues may not know about him is:
• He been part of the B.C. Secondary Schools Golf Executive for 26 years
• He is regarded as an icon for high school golf
• He coached Point Grey to the Senior Boys Basketball Tournament in just his third year of coaching (1972)
• His Ladner basketball team was ranked in the top five for most of the 1978-79 season, losing to the eventual champions from Burnaby South
• At Delta Secondary, he started an Almuni Golf Tournament which continues to raise funds for charitable causes
• He coached cross-country and girls’ field hockey teams because no one else was available
• After one game between his South Delta team and Maple Ridge, a well-known basketball ref said: “That was a perfect game — played well and coached with class.”
Clearly, there's more to Neil than the pars and birdies he has accumulated on the PGA Tour!
- June 2002
Calcutta Payments Due
There will be 20 players entered in the Calcutta this year, June 29th at Northlands. Each player is to give $75 to Calcuttameister Bob Molinski. Please note: This payment is due on June 15th at Furry Creek. The decision on how the prize money will be split will be announced at that time.
- June 2002
Trip Tips
So nobody gets lost in Kelowna:
* Directions to the Super 8 Motel, 2592 Harvey (which is also Highway 97). After coming over the bridge into Kelowna, stay on the street you are on (Harvey). The motel is a couple of miles along and it's on the left side of the road, just past Home Depot, one block past the intersection of Highway 33.
* Directions to Gallagher’s Canyon from the Super 8 Motel (allow 25-30 minutes), courtesy of Phil Langley: “Leave the Super 8 lot and head back towards town. That would be a right turn out of the lot for anyone who was asleep when they arrived. You are now on Harvey. Stay on Harvey until you see a Petro-Canada station and then get ready to turn left at the next street which is Dilworth. Go down Dilworth to Springfield and merge right. Immediately get in the left lane because your next turn is only about 160 yards (or the average distance of one of Jim Lanyon's well-hit drives) Take the first left which is Benvoulin. Go down Benvoulin about 2 km to KLO Rd., turn left and follow KLO past the Harvest golf course, bear right at the KLO market which is across the street from McCulloch station pub (there is a beer and wine store there for anyone who needs to make a stop). At that point the road becomes McCulloch (watch for Gallagher’s signs) Stay on McCulloch until you arrive at the gates of Gallagher’s. Turn left ,and go up the driveway. At the top of the hill turn left. Clubhouse and parking lot are on your right. After the round leave your cars in the lot because there won't be enough parking at my place. It's only a block from the clubhouse.”
A Voice From The Past
The following email was received from ex-Commissioner Phil Langley, who clearly misses his PGA pals, and it is to be read by all PGA Tour members:
“After viewing the scores at the recent event at the monstrous 5,600-yard Golden Eagle event, I have two questions. One, has the new commissioner turned the Tour into pitch-and-putt competitions? Is Stanley Park on the rotation?
“If Jim Lanyon can shoot an 81 you are playing courses that are too easy. I would also like some direction. When the Tour comes to Gallaghers Canyon, would you like me to re-book the group on to the Pinnacles 1,900-yard executive course that is on the property? Anything to help.
“Every marshall at Gallaghers and The Bear has a photo of Lanyon. He will be harrassed unmercifully because Caleb Chan hates slow play and has fired five marshalls for not being tough enough on doddlers. Please, Jim, these guys have children to support.
“I’m very much looking forward to seeing all of the Tour members, and promise a great barbecue on Saturday after the round. Tee times begin at 1 p.m., and as long as Jim is in the last group you should finish in plenty of time.
“Give my regards to the new commissioner. I was sorry to hear that things went badly on the opening day, but don't be too hard on Len. The commissioner’s job requires decision-making skills, dedication, and stubbornness. And one out of three isn't bad!”
Lanyon’s response:
“And I thought that getting away from the stressful life of Vancouver to the peaceful almost non-existence of golf club retirement village would help Phil's insight into life! Since he has nothing else to do but read PGA dispatches and ‘try’ to answer with some semblance of business acumen [he fails], I know he will find my reply will bring some meaning to his life.
“However, Phil is right on one point [that's not bad for Phil] in that the 5,600+ yards was too short as I used my five iron four times off par 4s. As far as speed of play is concerned, my playing partners Bob, Dick and Paul can attest to the fact that there was over one hole between us and the foursome BEHIND us. In fact, the marshall actually spoke to me to ensure that the group behind us was actually playing with the PGA group. I assured him they were, but advised him that their play is usually within the 5.5 hours for 18 holes!
“I am looking forward to the barbecue at Phil’s as I’m assured that we will not allow Phil to burn [I mean barbecue] the steaks. I don’t believe the matter is over.”
- May 2002
Carter Wins Masters Pool
Despite thinking among the nine contestants that they were in the running for the Masters Pool, only two were. Dave Rice and Tom Carter picked the top nine finishers in the Masters to draw clear of the field. Rice picked the 11th and 12th place finishers, but Carter had Brad Faxon, who finished 10th, on his team and won the $90 first (and only) prize.
2002 Masters Pool — Rules & Regs Official!
There will be one winner — and here is how you win, in the words of the Poolmeister Bob Molinski:
“TOP 10 OF 15 COUNT. MONEY WINNINGS OF YOUR TOP TEN ARE TOTALLED. YOU MUST HAVE AT LEAST 10 PLAYERS PLAY 4 ROUNDS IN ORDER TO WIN. IN CASE OF A TIE WE REVERT TO THE 11TH BEST PLAYER, THEN THE 12TH, AND SO ON. IF STILL TIED THEY GO MANO-A-MANO DOWN THE FIRST TEE -- HECKLING WILL BE ALLOWED. EMAIL ENTRIES TO ME AT [email protected]”
The deadline is Wednesday, April 10th, at midnight, and here’s the procedure:
1. Pick a team of 15 golfers from the Masters entries
2. Submit your picks to Comrade Molinski by email
3. Take your $10 entry fee and give it to Molinski on Saturday at Meadow Gardens (absentee poolmeister Dick Bourbonais indemnifies his designate)
Payment will be made at Golden Eagle on April 27th.
- April 2002
Final Payments All Made?
If there were any delinquent members who still haven’t paid the final instalment of $440, they will be identified on Saturday, and they can expect severe sanctions from Paul Killeen, the Tour’s Director of Ethics. Commissioner Len Slade decided against embarrassing any delinquents on the website.
Hotel accommodation has been booked. The cost for a single room with taxes is approximately $68. The cost for a double with taxes is approximately $80. This cost is NOT covered by the PGA dues. Tour members must pay for their accommodation. In order to book the correct number of hotel rooms, please email Commissioner Slade to let him know if:
a) You will be staying with friends in Kelowna and do not require accommodation
b) You want a single room
Players who don’t pay on time risk losing their Tour Card for 2002, and will be unable to vote on PGA issues.
The PGA Tour dues will cover:
• 6 rounds of golf, plus
• 2 rounds of golf in Kelowna, at Gallagher’s Canyon and The Bear (Quail Ridge)
• Year-end dinner for PGA member
• $75 for the year-end prize table
Note: If for any reason a player is unable to play on the Tour after making a deposit, the deposit will be refunded in full.
- April 2002
Handicapper
Somebody who calls himself “Professor Golf” made contact with PGA Tour member Tom Carter in mid-March and, on the provision that Tom Carter protect his identity, offered the following analysis of all 23 players preparing for the PGA’s sixth season, which started April 13:
1. Dick Bourbonais: Got game, some question about handicap — odds 3-1
2. Dave Backie: Good tan, good game, good stats — odds 4-1
2. Rod Matheson: Master of the fairway wood, and a definite dark horse — odds 4-1
2. Doug Quinn: Can smooth-swinging ’01 co-winner handle ultimate adjustment? — odds 4-1
5. Larry Brown: More aces in 2002 would help — odds 5-1
5. Dick Burns: Will upcoming summer nuptials adversely effect former baseball star? — odds 5-1
5. Mike Maddison: Strong finale last year; needs consistency — odds 5-1
5. Bob Molinski: Long fluid swing; always on Calcutta winning team — odds 5-1
5. Len Slade: Will the new commissioner's duties allow for low scores? — odds 5-1
10. Tom Carter: At least you can talk to a slice — odds 6-1
10. Kent Gilchrist: Will year away leave Tour veteran fresh or fiendish? — odds 6-1
10. Dave Pearce: Tall, strong, inconsistent — odds 6-1
13. Paul Killeen: Lost the "Moe Norman" swing, but can he find his game? — odds 7-1
13. Blair Murdoch: Unique swing, unique results — odds 7-1
13. Vern Porter: Has bad back mended? Focused and determined — odds 7-1
13. Dave Rice: Must change slice to fade to have a run at the Green Jacket — odds 7-1
17. Bob Dunn: Director of Communications needs better communication with his ball — odds 8-1
17. Jim Lanyon: Good looking swing, natty dresser, but results don't reciprocate — odds 8-1
17. Roger McBride: Learning to use his woods would auger well — odds 8-1
17. Ken Sherk: Big hitter who needs to "keep it on the short grass" — odds 8-1
21. John Baxter: Lose the triples and may be OK — odds 9-1
22. Paul Carson: Media playboy’s strange putting stroke needs help from pro (golfer) — odds 10-1
22. Charlie Phipps: Rookie with good all-round game; handicap too low to win — odds 10-1
- March 2002
Tour Original Steps Aside
Jim Pomeroy, one of the original 24 PGA Tour players, is ending five years as a regular and next season will be a spare. “I expect to be available as an alternate for most of the PGA schedule,” says Pomeroy. “However, I could not make the commitment because we plan to be in Victoria regularly on weekends with family.” Both Jim’s mother and mother-in-law live in the capital.
His spot has been awarded (prestigious positions such as PGA Tour status are always "awarded") to Charlie Phipps, who has been a regular alternate for the past couple of seasons. Like all Tour rookies, Phipps is on trial throughout his first year as a regular and can expect to be tested with PGA duties and with beer sanctions as the commissioner (or anybody else) sees fit.
Pomeroy is the third Tour original to end his tenure since the last PGA putt dropped.
- Winter 2001-2002
Tour Gets An Official Sponsor!
Ron Jeffers of Jeffersport Custom Golf Equipment has signed (?) a multi-year contract to be the official golf equipment sponsor for the PGA Tour. He will play as an alternate on the Tour and offers PGA members a 10% discount on golf products in his store. This includes club re-gripping, new shafts and custom-made clubs.
Jeffersport Custom Golf Equipment is at 1577 Pemberton Avenue in North Vancouver, right across from the Cactus Club. Ron is very knowledgeable about golf equipment and invites you to drop in and say hello. His store is open Tuesday through to Saturday.
- Winter 2001-2002
Kelowna Replaces Kamloops As Tour Stop For 2002!
The results are final following a tie-breaking vote on where the PGA Tour’s road show would be next season — and it was overwhelmingly in favor of Kelowna. While ex-Commissioner Phil Langley is said to believe he is the attraction, now that he lives in Kelowna, the real reason for such a decisive vote is that golfers relish the opportunity to play Gallaghers Canyon and The Bear at Quail Ridge.
In reality, the pressure is on the former Commish to set up premium tee times for the event and to host the Saturday night BBQ at his house. There will be a minimal charge for the BBQ. Phil has agreed to waive the standard 15% gratuity, the PST and the GST. He promises the cost will be less than the $15 he rebated to each Tour member at the year-end party. Players (drinkers) will supply their own liquid refreshments.
Commissioner Len Slade, having arranged for accommodation, will coordinate single-room or sharing-room requests. The rooms will be booked under individual PGA member’s names and each single or double will be responsible for paying for accommodation.
- Winter 2001-2002
Gilchrist, Gjernes Back In The Fold
Besides former Commissioner Langley, who announced that he would cease to be a Tour regular after moving to Gallagher’s Canyon, Tour physician Mike Smith has also ended his tenure as a Tour original, due to “increased hospital commitments.” Both have been replaced by former regulars who sat out the 2001 season, Cookie Gilchrist and Darryl Gjernes. Cookie took a year off while on extensive vacations…Darryl underwent successful hip surgery, which just may qualify him to serve as the new Tour Physician!