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So its the Friday exactly one week before the event kicks off and I finally have slowed down a bit this morning so I wanted to put some of my thoughts together...
For me, I started out as a participant and just like anyone else The Morgan Cup was something that seemed like a dream scenario. A full bag of clubs, scripted clothing, amazing courses, amazing food and meet and greet with industry leaders @Master Yagley and @LittleRat. I still remember the day I got the call up from @JB and how excited and in shock I was! as well as every interaction with every THPer I have met along the way like it was yesterday. I have made so many memories, some with those who are no longer around and some that I'll never forget like the walk down the fairway at Haig Point with @Canadan, my epic battles with @Jman last year in both shamble and singles as well as real life talks with members of both teams on tee boxes and at dinners. I have made several lifelong friends, some I would even call my brothers.
Last year before we began I was asked if I won would I want to come back and to be completely honest I had to think about it for second. Before you think are you crazy?? I too thought that myself!! HAHA but those who have been Captains of events you know it's not always glamorous and a lot of work goes into it over the course of a year. However it didn't take me long to reply HELL YES! Of course I realize wouldn't be here without my teammates past and present, so to each and every one of you thank you! It's because of you guys who have immersed yourselves into the event and emerged victorious that I am still Captain today. And a huge thank you to @JB and @GolferGal for putting on this amazing experience for us all year after year!
Though I have been fortunate to be a part of a few of these each one is completely different in its own way. What started out as an event I was lucky to get picked for has turned into something much more. As I sit and think about how my journey started and where it is now I realize that the The Morgan Cup is is not just an event for me anymore, it’s a way of life. Without having this to look forward to at the end of the year I'm not sure golf would be the same for me. I’m proud to be The Peoples Captain of Team Paradise and will forever bleed Paradise blue!!! As we hit the 1 week to go mark I can say with 100% certainty Team Paradise 2022 is ready to head into battle with Team Hackers once more. Make no mistake it will be a battle on the course… but when it's over I hope I will have more memories, a bunch more new friends and hopefully a few more brothers.
Will my journey end here? Maybe, maybe not but either way it’s been one hell of a ride!!
Let’s do this!!!!!!!!
#paradise4life