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Miami Golf Invitational 2011

The Miami Golf Invitational 2011 has finished with TEAM TK winning the MGI CUP over TEAM MEZ.  This was the 5th meeting of the teams at the famed Shula’s Resort and Senator Course.  Team TK now holds a 3-2 lead in the event.

Shula's welcomes the MGI

Shula's welcomes the MGI

This years event welcomed four new rookies, and they were all great additions.  Team TK was lead by comeback player of the year, Burt Keiper.  His record for the event was 2-0-1.  Also, the surprise Team TK player was Craig Goleno whose 2-1 record lead him to being named Most Valuable Golfer (MVG). Team TK took a strong 4-0 lead after Day 1 of tournament play.

Team Mez did come storming back on Day 2 of the event, after being down 4-0, they didn’t lose a match going 3-0-1 from the dreaded Blue tees. Lead By the duo of Grant and Gard..

Grant and Gard take down TK and Gol

Grant and Gard take down TK and Gol

On Day 3, singles matches, Team TK did just enough to win the event 8 1/2 to 6 1/2 and reclaim the MGI CUP.

“I was over joyed to be able to finally win a singles match and contribute to the team, and come through for my team Captain!” said a tearful Craig Goleno in a post tournament interview.

4&3 Victory of Lance Bass

4&3 Victory of Lance Bass

The 2012 Miami Golf Invitational is already being planned, and Captain Mez believes his team will be refocused and ready to go come next year.

“We are already looking forward to the event, and the great people and service that they provide! The course was in the best condition I have ever played it.  The house off of 16 green is still coming along and starting to look fantastic.” said Captain Mez in a post tournament press release. “Also, the happy hour at Shula’s 2 was AWESOME, and it was great to see Nina, Sandy, Kelsey, Dr Dave, all of the people again!”

Craig with Nina

Craig with Nina

Craig with Kelsey

Craig with Kelsey

Welcome Back

Welcome Back

MGI 2011 and the quest for the MGI CUP draws close …..

The 2011 Miami Golf Invitational and Quest for the MGI CUP is less than two weeks away.

Team TK and Team Mez are tied at 2-2, and this years contest is expected to be a battle.

“We have added more players for more drama, and I love Team TK’s chances!  We had two guys go 0-3 last year, and that won’t happen in 2011!” exclaimed Todd Keiper, team captain.

Reports have surfaced that many of the Team Mez members are arriving earlier than usual for preparation of defending the MGI CUP.

Team captain Mez confirms, “Yes, a few of our team members know the value and honor of the MGI CUP and are arriving early.  I expect a Tuesday practice round with Slammin Sam, Doc Lance, Grant, and myself! After the round we will have a team meeting to discuss match ups.  Our team is on a  roll coming in and we don’t expect to slow down!”

Captain Keiper counters, “I have planned calls with Team TK members over the next week scheduled.  Actually, I have text messages planned.  The team has be preparing, and we will be ready to strike!”

2011 MGI CUP

2011 MGI CUP

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