With the early MB2K this year, its time already for the strokes and odds email, and we arent even in September yet. With officially 24 days til we get to myrtle, players are getting in 7AM teetimes (Pic and Schoey), 3:40 post-football draft tee times (Grove and Smith), and no tee-times (Vinch and Riba).  We’ll see how this rush to (and not to) golf affects the players come September 11th. 

Seeing as the strokes were pretty solid last year, and i think most players are playing at that same level this year, I’m going to leave them as is…we can tweek the first night there, over some firehouse subs and boones farm………….

Defending and lone MB2K 3-time champion Greg “No Job” Picarello - 0 strokes - The streak will most likely continue, as Pic may be doing some contracting work, but should have no full time job to speak of.  Pic has been hitting the ball quite well as of late (79 at Mountain View) and will be looking to become back to back champion.  3/1 odds on a repeat

2-time MB2K champion Neil “Allergic to Sand” Schoenberg - 0 strokes - Its been 4 years since Schoey won at Myrtle and has yet to break the 85 he shot at Mountain View last week down there.  Has been hitting driver decently most rounds and should be interesting to see if that results in a strong showing this year.  5/1

MB2K Champion Robert “9 holes” Smith III - 12 strokes - Bob has made a push for the championship this year with extra golf in the summer. It should be interesting to see if this pays off.  His recent string of sub 100’s (mid 80’s with strokes) would put him in contention this year.  5/1

MB2K Champion Raymond “Abraham producer” Grove - 7 strokes - With all thats going on for Grove this year, its been tough for him to get out on the course, and so consistency could be a factor in Myrtle.  But since this isnt a grover invatational at least a last place finish is very unlikely. 6/1

BPTHWAM Pete “FBI” Vinch - 12 strokes - Not sure if Pete has been golfing lately, but the best player to have never won at myrtle is now attending his 8th championship and looking for his first win. He was in position last year but couldnt come through in the final round.  13/2

Mike “Just for fun” Riba - 15 strokes - Riba is gracing us with his presence again this year and we’re all better people for it.  Last year his final round 102 was so close to breaking 100 so we are all pulling for a sub 100 round this year.  10/1