BMR 2006

Alabama

Capitol Hill (Montgomery, AL RTJ course) - The Judge, the Legislator
Silver Lakes (Anniston, AL RTJ course)


First timers: Jason Blair, Chris Miller, Brian Rutledge, Brian Dunaway, Rick , Gene Gobbel, Dan Machalk, Jason Scarborough

BMR 2007

Alabama

Capitol Hill (Montgomery, AL RTJ course) - The Judge, the Legislator
Cambrian Ridge (Greenville, AL RTJ course)


First timers: Bill Blume, Ron Thomas, Brad Reeder, Barry Jones, Scooter

Notes:

• Miller's shin hit by Rick at GN (played there on Thursday before going to CH)
• Miller's foot ran over by Blume in Montgomery on Friday
• possibly the hottest round played in the BMR on the Judge
• Scarborough's runaway cart and almost passing out mid-round

BMR 2008

Biloxi, Mississippi

Greenville
Preserve
rainout

First timers: Jason Newsome, Preston Porterfield, Scooter, Geezy

Notes: 

• van makes the trip to Biloxi....carrying all of 2 people! 
• Hurricane!!!!

BMR 2009

Alabama

Grand National (Opelika RTJ course - played both)

Capitol Hill (Montgomery  RTJ course - Judge, Senator)

FarmLinks

First Timers - Roman, Lance

Notes:

• Wall cloud!
• One and only time we played the Copperhead tees at the Farm....and in the rain at that!

BMR

Small Group, Big Time

2009

#1 tee, Judge

Beautiful courses, challenging courses, some good golf, some bad golf, and side-splitting laughter characterized the 2009 Blair-Miller-Rutledge Invitational and produced at least 600 watts of volume.  Not to mention, this year had a last minute entry who helped to bring the level of play up, so last minute that there was no time to pack.  Unfortunately, we had an injury this year, the third for the BMR, even though this one had more of an effect and produced more conversation (why do these injuries keep happening to the same guy?). 

Play began Thursday morning at Grand National Links Course followed by lunch and a round on the Lakes.  Ten played the morning, followed by 12 in the afternoon.  Grand National was voted the #1 public course in the U.S. in 2008 by Golf World and its 2 courses are top notch and challenging. 

Voted #2 U.S. public course in 2008 by Golf World was Capitol Hill in Prattville.  On Friday BMR played 10 golfers on the Judge with Mike getting started on #2 after a nascar type performance.  The Judge has water on 10 holes and other ball killer stuff on all the rest.  Nine golfers teed it up on the links-style Senator Friday afternoon with Rutledge and Preston finishing late into the night after some lighting delayed the round.  Real men play through all obstacles. 

On Saturday, the BMR found a hidden jewel in golf.  Not just Alabama golf, all golf.  The Farm Links golf experience is unmatched.  Farm Links is a research and development course where different grasses are used, Club Car sends its prototypes to be tested, and every employee’s goal is to make sure the golfer’s experience is maximized. 

#5, Farm Links

A threesome and a foursome started the day, interrupted by rain and lots of it.  After a lunch in the clubhouse, six golfers finished the round.  Most everyone else had decided to leave around lunchtime as the rain was heavy.  Not long after, the sun came out and the remaining 6 had the course to themselves and were able to finish another 18 playing a six-some even though it was cart path only. 

Farm Links has the best turf, is wide open, but played long, especially with wet conditions.  The first round was played from the copper tees measured at 6,970 yards.  The second round was played from the white tees at 6,457 yards. 

Highlights of the trip include:

Great courses

Fairly level, competitive golf

Dunaway’s cousins

Preston’s GPS and 600 watts of fun

Miller’s injury and waddle, there is nothing sacred during this trip

#17, Farm Links

Thanks to all who participated and contributed to the fun.  This year’s BMR was an especially fun trip with lots of memorable lines that will live on and be retold for years to come.

Blair 

BMR 2010

North Alabama

Hampton Cove (Huntsville, AL RTJ course)
The Shoals (Muscle Shoals, AL RTJ course)
Silver Lakes (Anniston, AL RTJ course)

First timers: Ray Henderson, Matt McArthur, Craig Rhinehart

Notes:

• round up on the points (you're screwing my partner, Milla);
• "Sandbag" Ray
• Matt McArthur is a playa with the cart girl at Anniston

BMR 2011

Biloxi, MS

Magnolia Grove (?) - Mobile RTJ course 
Windance (Biloxi)
Preserve (Biloxi)

First timers: Tamir Levy, Jamen Blair

Notes:

• Van makes second trip to Biloxi with a "for sale" sign on it
• @#$#%$ Bermuda greens!!!!!
• Charge for that extra Coke??

BMR 2012

Birmingham, AL

Timberline
Limestone Springs
FarmLinks

First timers: Bo Taber, Brad Williamson

Notes:

• Press on the #2 ball!!!
• Grinding putts on #9 at LS!
• I think everyone shot great at the Farm on Saturday.