1994 Willow Oaks Player Profiles
J. Langdon Moss, Jr.
WOCC Team Captain for the 6th consecutive year, longest reign in River Cup history. Despite the complete collapse of his game, continues to be selected for the team due to the fact that his employer, General Medical Corporation, is the sole corporate sponsor of The River Cup. Rumors that rosters were expanded this year because Moss couldn't make 8-man squad are completely false, according to Moss.
Paul Sinclair
Self-proclaimed "Commissioner for Life," his selection to the team is solely the result of the special exemption granted to the Commissioner. "I just hope that all the accusations regarding misappropriation of River Cup funds are over," proclaimed Sinclair from his new vacation home in Bermuda. "I'm ready to play some golf!"
Joseph B. "Joby" Klotz
A 1993 inductee to The River Cup Hall of Fame, Joby brings his inimitable golfing style to the competition. Joby recently took lessons and was told that he would be a much better golfer if he made just one change: start over again right-handed. "I'm not embarrassed by my game," declared Klotz recently during a 6:30 am round, the only tee time permitted him by the WOCC staff.
Winfred "Eddie" Eddins
Only player on the WOCC team who can play indoors. Hits all of his shots lower than a Muggsy Bogues' dribble. Gets more height on some of his putts than on most of his wedges. A newlywed, Eddie's game has inexplicably gotten better since marriage.
Douglas Bryant
Bryant has to wait for clearance from Richmond International Airport before he is allowed to play because the loft of his shots has been deemed a hazard to low flying aircraft. Doug had off season surgery to eliminate what he calls a "severe fade". Recent practice sessions indicate he may wish to sue for malpractice.
Martin A. Donlan, Jr.
Marty's goal used to be to improve his game. Since his brother-in-law Paul Sinclair began to outdrive him with a lengthened driver shaft, Marty's new goal is to outdrive Sinclair. He lengthened his own driver and can now drive the ball longer - and in more directions than can be found on a compass.
Scott Warren
Scott is Mr. Steady on this year's squad. In fact, Scott is very hard to tip over. His golf game, however, is as steady as Northridge, California, in a seismic event. Warren claims to be proud of his 90 in singles play in last year's River Cup. "Hey, at least I had the guts to turn in my card, unlike Moss," he declared.
Brad Smallwood
Brad returns after a self-imposed two year retirement. He recently played in the very competitive Ding Bone Invitational and carried his partner to an 8th place finish in the 4th flight. He recently moved closer to Willow Oaks in order to be near the practice range so that he can fine tune his game. Based on eye witness reports, he needs to pitch a tent on the range.
John Lees
Lees returns to the WOCC team after a long layoff that some claim is due to disparaging remarks he made about Captain Moss' leadership abilities at the 1990 awards cermony. Says an unrepentant Lees, "I can't believe that he is still the Captain of this team. I can carry him on the tennis court, but there's not enough fire power in the whole damn club to carry him on the golf course." "John and I have no problems," responded Moss. "He is a fine gentleman and I'm sure he was misquoted."
Chuck Byrd
Unlike most WOCC players who seem to play the hard fade, Chuck prefers to play the low, screaming hook. "I get a lot of roll with that shot," claims Byrd. "Yeah, right," scoffs his good friend Scott Warren. "It rolls a ton when it hits the James." Byrd says the fact that he agreed to host this year's cocktail party had nothing to do with his selection to this year's team. "Moss wouldn't select his team on that basis, would he?"
Paul S. "Chip" Bliley, Jr
One of two rookies on this this year's WOCC squad, Chip is a former club champion at WOCC: he held the WOCC record in the Club Toss for Distance event from 1986-1991. He dropped out of the annual competition when Joby Klotz continued his development in this category. "Just what we need on this team," complains Brad Smallwood, "another lawyer. What does Moss think this is, a Moot Court Competition?"
Kent Puryear
The other rookie on this year's WOCC team. Puryear is intent on hitting his 3-wood 300 yards. "I know I can do it," he asserts. "And I'll keep trying until I do, handicap be damned." "I've played a lot of golf with Kent," offers Doug Bryant, "and he can hit that club a long way. He hits all of his putts short, though. He'd be better off putting with it."