1995 CCV Player Profiles
Detailed match play records
John Gentry (1.6)
Gentry shot a River Cup record 75 at Willow Oaks in 1992 and immediately retired from the pressure of the event. When he learned that his record had been bested by Captain Jim Nelson's 74 last year, Gentry pulled his clubs out of the garage and began to brush up his game in the hope of again making the team and recapturing the record. "I don't give a damn about the team," says Gentry. "I just want the personal glory that goes with the record."
Jeff Hudgins (2.8)
Jeff entered last year's River Cup as a much ballyhooed rookie, but succumbed either to the intense pressure of the event or the mediocrity of his teammates. Hudgins has recovered from the criticism he received in the press after his poor showing last year and is looking forward to being pushed out of the spotlight with the return of John Gentry and the additions of Robert Mitchell and Ted Chandler to this year's CCV roster. "Thank God Nelson has finally picked some real players for this team," says Hudgins.
Robert Mitchell (3.1)
"Doc" Mitchell is one of two strong rookies added to this year's squad by Captain Nelson. Brings his bizarre bedside manner to the course with him, saying inscrutable things like "golf, like measles, should be caught young, for if postponed to riper years, the results may be serious." Nelson is concerned about Mitchell's hurried pre-shot routine. In a recent inquiry to the River Cup Rules Committee, Nelson asked "Is there a penalty for fast play?"
Ted Chandler (3.7)
Nelson added Chandler to this year's team less for his golfing ability than to shore up CCV's weak line up of lawyers. Bill Cramme, the only other lawyer in a juristically disadvantaged squad, applauds the selection, though most CCV members agree the wiser pick would have been his wife. "Laura Lee was my first choice," counters Nelson. "Unfortunately, she was playing in the ladies' 9-hole group on Friday and she felt she would have better competition in that event."
Jim Nelson (6.4)
After a record losing streak of 7 straight matches over 4 years, Nelson finally broke out the champagne last year after his 74 in fourball play led to a long awaited win. After watching his play this summer, most River Cup pundits expect him to return to previous form this year. Nelson is praying he doesn't get paired up against Willow Oaks Captain Langdon Moss this year. "Moss started me off down that losing streak in '90. If I pull him this year, I'm not playing."
Bill Cramme (6.8)
Bill was CCV's Most Valuable Player in 1993 despite considerable sentiment that he did nothing to deserve the honor. "My MVP year gives me the confidence I need to improve my play in the River Cup," declared Bill before last year's event. Unfortunately, it did nothing for his flawed swing, as evidenced by his two losses last year. His classic "lost scorecard" match with Langdon Moss of Willow Oaks in 1993 is still under committee investigation.
Cliff Culley (7.4)
Cliff had strong showings in his last two River Cup events as a part time player. His promotion to full time status this year brings high expectations. "I'm not feeling any extra pressure," avows Culley. "I've folded in plenty of tournaments bigger than this."
Will Scott (7.8)
"Brother" has matured as a player since his first effort in 1992 when he was at the center of two controversies, one of which led to a scuffle at the 18th green which required the intervention of marshals. After a year's cooling off period, Brother returned to River Cup competition last year and managed to produce 7 points, most of them riding the back of Jim Nelson's 74 in fourball play.
John Leitch (9.6)
Elected last year to the River Cup Hall of Fame for his colorful personality and dreadful game. Holds River Cup record for shortest drive in competition, but that has not shaken his unwarranted self-confidence. After a several year slump, John had a good outing last year in singles, but complained loudly about being paired with Jeff Hudgins in fourball play. "With my luck, Nelson will stick me with Hudgins again this year. What a load."
Mark Sweeney (9.6)
Sweeney had a strong first outing last year under intense media scrutiny. Seemingly immune to rookie mistakes, Sweeney produced 7 points in CCV's winning effort. But Sweeney's litigious nature is rearing its ugly head again. Sweeney's lawyers have made veiled threats against the River Cup for failure to entertain a Shoney's bid to cater this year's River Cup Reception. "I'll sue in a heartbeat if they don't reconsider that mistake. You can bet I won't make that party unless there's Big Boys all around."
Rob Leitch (9.8)
Rob has returned to full time status after his self imposed semi-retirement from River Cup competition. Rumor has it Rob is lobbying hard to regain his former Captaincy of the CCV side. Leitch vehemently denies that rumor. "I think that Nelson started the rumor," Rob announced. "But I wouldn't be surprised to see my brother John demand his resignation if he doesn't pull out another CCV win this year."
Doug Westmoreland (10.0)
While Doug is normally one of CCV's most productive point producers in fourball, he has been working at his game in order to improve his performance in singles play. "Right now, I'm hitting the woods just great," says Doug. "But I'm having a hell of time getting out of them."
Chris Young (10.6)
Produced a creditable 5 points in his maiden River Cup voyage last year despite being paired with "Mr. 98" in fourball play. Young spent last year's Reception peppering the bagpiper with requests. Became belligerent when the piper refused to perform his two favorite Scottish drinking songs, "Wipe Out" and "In a Gada da Vida".
George Moorman (11.2)
Ear has been an anchor for the CCV side for years. At least that's what his fourball partners claim. "I get no respect from this team or my opponents," whines Ear. "I should have been MVP the last three years. The only man alive with worse luck than mine is my brother in law John Leitch."
Ted Armstrong (15.0)
Ted recently took a lesson at CCV which revealed only one major flaw with his set up. He was standing to close to the ball. After he had hit it. "I may not hit it long," says Ted. "But I make up in accuracy what I lack in distance. I just wish CCV didn't have so many par-8's."
Wes Morck (15.8)
Known to his River Cup teammates as "Mr. 98" after three successive 98's in River Cup play. Morck finally broke that string last year with an 89 in his last tour at Willow Oaks. Feels his game will improve if allowed to wear his lucky green pants. "I always play better in polyester," says Morck. Nelson has requested an exemption from the River Cup "all natural fiber" dress code to accommodate Morck's superstitions.