Page 56 - The Golf Guide, Winter 2017

Shanks & 3–Putts

Predictions for 2017 GOLFGUIDEINC.COM

Mike Ahrnsbrak — Golf Guide Senior Writer
PGA Professional, Lexington Golf & Country Club

2016 was a crazy year. The Cavs won, the Cubs won, the
USA finally won a Ryder Cup, and Donald Trump becomes
our 45th President. I can’t wait to see what 2017 brings!

Washington Capitals
Maybe last year’s early exit toughened them up. One can Ovie hope, and
Oshie a Stanley Cup Victory will do! Rock the Red in 2017!

Nats & O’s
Still praying for a Beltway World Series. A Buck & Dusty showdown would
be awesome!

Redskins
What’s your identity? Over the Hill Gang, Riggo’s Rangers, Hogs, Fun
Bunch? Should we change the team’s name because it offends a few
snowflakes? How about Swamp Things? People say we need to drain the
swamp in DC. We could create the perfect specimen and look like Al Gore.

NFL
Political correctness up, ratings down? We need less Kapernick and more
Ben Watson. We are witnessing the wussification of the most popular sport
in America. Just play football.

ESPN
It’s time for Chris Berman, the most overrated, hyper-annoying sports
pundit, to just go away. I can’t hit the mute button fast enough.

USGA (Unbelievably Stupid Game Administration)
For crying out loud, butchering the rules application process in two
straight majors? Someone needs to work on their processes.

Jordan Spieth
Another stellar year – PGA Championship victory!

Justin Thomas
The Next New Superstar – 150-pound fearless Young Gun who hits it
five miles. His dad is a PGA Pro, so you know where my sentiments lie.
Go Justin – Win a major and solidify your spot on the 2018 Ryder Cup.
Predicting a Speith – Thomas showdown for the PGA at Quail Hollow.

Rory McIlroy
Fear the Mosquito! Maybe the focus will be off the Olympics and on golf.

Tiger
Come back and win one Tiger! The game needs you. Hope you are happy,
healthy, the chipping yips are fixed and you start making putts again! Just
Do It – without Nike Clubs.

Henrik Stenson
The Terminator! Could he repeat at Royal Birkdale? Padraig Harrington
successfully defended his crown the last time the Open was played at
Birkdale in 2008. Could Stenson say “I’ll be back”?

Jim Furyk
Hail Captain! Time to start working on your French! Je voudrais une
victoire tasse Ryder. Let them eat cake!

Arnie
“The King” now hits it long and straight on heavenly fairways. You thrilled
millions with your passion and paved the way for thousands of people
like me to earn a good living playing and working in this great game. For
everything you have done for the game, Thank You!

Golfers
Cool nights, warm days, plenty of sunshine, and rain only at night! Play
Golf Everyone!

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