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🏆 2026 Champions 🏆

Slice Masters (Team 3) — team champions.

Final team standings

  • 1st Slice Masters 26.5 pts
  • 2nd Sand Trap Seniors 15.5 pts
  • 3rd Back Nine Bandits 15 pts
  • 4th Bogey Brothers 13 pts

Slice Masters

Scott Eskridge
Kenneth Gibson
Dan Dickens
Bob Difonzo
Mark Shaffer
Dean Lackey
Pat Donehue
Tim Hughes
Jimmy Burns
Rich Jedlowski

Individual honors — The Tempest (Day 3)

Low net (White tees)

Corey Klessig

Low net (Gold tees)

Gary Smith

♣ The Field (2026 Roster) ♣

Team 1 — Back Nine Bandits

Captain
Corey KlessigKicked in doors for the Marines, now I just kick down flagsticks with my PXGs and the Golpher.
Co-Captain
Sam PaughI've started aiming for the trees on the left, just to keep my follow-through consistent.
Bali Ramaraowin or lose booze
Larry HullI am prepared to negotiate my handicap... for the right price.
Mike MiloserDid you guys see the Pool, I could've done a better job!
Dave MoenThey say practice makes perfect, but in golf, even the perfect practice shot can end up in the rough.
Virgil ThompsonThe only thing straight about my drive is the path of the beer cart when it's headed my way.
Randy ShoffMy golf strategy is simple: Hit the ball, find the ball, hit it again. Repeat until drunk.
Dennis StewartDo you smell that, it smells like marijuana.
Carl SmithMy 8-iron is the only club in my bag that hasn't threatened to walk off the course.

Team 2 — Bogey Brothers

Captain
Llynal CareyI'm not saying I'm good, I'm just saying I never have to look for my ball in the rough... because it’s not there.
Co-Captain
Scott Tefft2024 Bayou Classic Invitational Champion
Johnny EasonIf I bogey the first 2 holes somebody better pull out the Vodka
Jeff WattsThe Commisioner, don't piss me off or you may find yourself off the list.
Bruce BentIs this putt good?
Gary SmithI almost have enough frequent flyer miles for a summer tip to Thailand.
Dale Valentine—
Donny ReedIf I am not on the teebox I am at the blackjack table trying to win my money back.
Doyle HicksI have more doctors than friends.
Jim KnowlesGolf: where the scorecard lies and the beer doesn't.

Team 3 — Slice Masters

Captain
Bob DifonzoI am the guy to beat! I am the Scotty Sheffler of Invitationals
Co-Captain
Scott Eskridge—
Kenneth GibsonDid you guys see the cart girl, I need a glass of wine.
Dan Dickens—
Mark ShafferI was at the bar with Johnny last night and I can't remember anything past 10PM
Dean LackeyMy golf swing is best described as a full-body dry heave.
Pat DonehueI'm only using the honor system for my score because my caddy quit after the first tee.
Tim HughesI hold the money, so yea if I don't show I will be driving my Chevelle to Vegas.
Jimmy BurnsMy biggest worry isn't the water hazard, it's my eight-iron's witness protection program.
Rich JedlowskiYou can't handle the TRUTH!

Team 4 — Sand Trap Seniors

Captain
John GauthierI only use my driver on par-3s. It's the only club I can reliably hit sideways into the next fairway.
Co-Captain
Tyler ClarkFree lessons after each round...
Kevin BuckruckerKeep an eye on this I have no idea where it is going; just like when I fly.
Greg HajdylaWhy did they put me in the last group?
Dave EmertonMy putter and I are in a long-term relationship. It's complicated, and we mostly yell at each other.
Kevin MurphyMy golf handicap? Keeping a straight face after a bad shot.
John LiskeIn golf, the term 'hazard' is just a fancy way of saying a place where my ball mysteriously disappears.
Harley FinnellIs it always this hot and humind in Loisianna?
Ron WilliamsI'm not aiming for the green, I'm just aiming for a better lie than my last shot.
Larry Swedlund—

♠ The Schedule & Format ♠

Play Format

ALL MEDAL PLAY (TOTAL SCORE) — NOT MATCH PLAY. Days 2 and 3 are decided by total strokes (net), not by winning individual holes. Day 1: Split format (Front 9 Scramble, Back 9 Alternate Shot) — 1 Point for winning holes 1–9, 1 Point for winning holes 10–18; ½ Point per nine if tied. Gross score, no handicaps.

Day 0: Sunday, March 22 (Travel)

Destination: Shreveport, LA

Drive to Shreveport: Depart Robson Ranch 10:00am. Arrive Bally's Resort ~2:30pm. About 200 miles, ~4.5 hours.

📍 Driving directions: Robson Ranch → Bally's Shreveport

5:00 PM: Mandatory Welcome Party at Bally's. Drinks & Appetizers provided.

Travel Day

Day 1: Monday, March 23 (Stonebridge)

Team Game — Split Format (No Pops)

No handicaps; all play is gross. 1 Point for winning holes 1–9 (Scramble), 1 Point for winning holes 10–18 (Alternate Shot); ½ Point per nine if tied.

Two Man Teams = TEAMS 1 vs 2, AND Teams 3 vs 4. Shotgun start at 10:00 AM.

HOLES 1–9: SCRAMBLE

  • Each player drives, hitting from the same spot through the hole.
  • Write down your best score.
  • Remember to change formats from the front side to the back side because we are a shotgun start starting at 10am.

HOLES 10–18: TRUE ALTERNATE SHOT

  • On hole 10 choose a player to drive on 10, alternating shots all the way to 18.
  • If you putt out on a hole, then the other player MUST DRIVE on the next hole.
  • Remember, when getting to hole 18, and you are going to the front side to play a scramble — WRITE DOWN somewhere who putted out on 18 so you will remember who drives on 10.
  • The first hole you play on alternate shot — is when you begin alternate shot format.
  • Example: Your match begins on hole 17, that is where your teams begin alternate shot choosing one person to drive, ALTERNATING that ball between the two players all the way through hole 18. After finishing hole 18, make a note on who putted out. When you return to hole 10 pick up where you left off remembering who putted out on 18, the opposite team member now must drive on HOLE 10.

Matchups: Team 1 vs Team 2 / Team 3 vs Team 4. Lodging: Bally's Resort & Casino

Day 1 Stonebridge

Day 2: Tuesday, March 24 (Cypress Bend)

Team Game — Best Ball NET (Medal Play, Handicapped)

Two Man Teams – TEAMS 1 vs 3, and TEAMS 2 vs 4. Best Ball for 18 holes / Total Score of the Best Ball (NOT MATCH PLAY). 1 Point winning team / ½ Point tie.

Handicaps are the regular course handicap as designated on the course handicap sheet.

  • You and your partner will play all 18 holes.
  • Net Scoring.
  • Best NET Score goes on the scorecard BETWEEN your partner and you.
  • This is MEDAL PLAY, NOT MATCH – total score of your best ball after 18 holes.
  • Add Best Net Ball up at the end of 18 holes and that is your two-man teams score.
  • Tee Times Starting at 1pm.

After the round (Day 1): Return to Bally's Shreveport. Drive to Cypress Bend (Day 2): Depart Shreveport 9:00am (about 78 miles). Arrive Cypress Bend by 11:00am for 1:00 PM tee times.

📍 Driving directions: Bally's Shreveport → Cypress Bend Resort

Route tip (Shreveport ↔ Cypress Bend): Google Maps may not suggest the best route—the “shortest” option can be a curvy road with lots of log trucks. A quicker route is to stay on I-49 until exit 177 (Carmel exit), then take LA 509 to Mansfield, then follow the rest of the route. Same recommendation for the return leg.

— Ron Williams (frequent traveler on this route)

Matchups: Team 1 vs Team 3 / Team 2 vs Team 4

Lodging: Wyndham Hotel at Cypress Bend

Golf Rate: $60.42 (Inc. Tax & Cart)

Day 2 Cypress Bend

Day 3: Wednesday, March 25 (The Tempest)

MEDAL PLAY — Total NET (not match play). Course Handicap.

SINGLES – MEDAL PLAY, TOTAL NET – TEAMS 1 vs 4, and TEAMS 2 vs 3. 2 Points to winning team / 1 Point if tied. Individual: Low Net (White Tees) and Low Net (Gold Tees).

Handicaps are the regular course handicap as designated on the course handicap sheet.

  • YOU and YOUR COMPETITOR will play MEDAL PLAY — total NET score for 18 holes (not match play).
  • Play all 18 holes; low total NET score wins.
  • TEE TIMES starting at 10am.

⚠️ IMPORTANT NOTE

Keep track of total Gross/Net Score.

NO GIMMIE PUTTS

🏆 NEW AWARD ALERT

To encourage "No Gimmies", we will be presenting the
"Missed Putt from the Shortest Distance Award".

Drive to The Tempest (Day 3): After Day 2, depart Cypress Bend. About 115 miles, ~2 hours. Arrive by 9:30am for 10:30 AM tee times.

📍 Driving directions: Cypress Bend Resort → The Tempest (Gladewater, TX)

10:30 AM Tee Times

Matchups: Team 1 vs Team 4 / Team 2 vs Team 3

3:00 PM: Awards & Lunch immediately following round.

Drive home (after awards): The Tempest (Gladewater) → Robson Ranch. About 120 miles, ~2 hours.

📍 Driving directions: Gladewater (The Tempest) → Robson Ranch

Day 3 Tempest

📜 Rules & Regulations 📜

Day 1: Team — Split Format (Scramble / Alt Shot)

No handicaps (gross). Front 9: 2-Man Scramble — 1 Point for winning team, ½ Point if tied. Back 9: 2-Man Alternate Shot — 1 Point for winning team, ½ Point if tied. Two points possible on Day 1. Gimmies are allowed and encouraged for pace of play.

Day 2: 2-Man Best Ball NET (Medal Play — Not Match Play)

Format: Medal play (low team net score wins). Not match play.

Handicaps are the regular course handicap as designated on the course handicap sheet.

Gimmies are allowed and encouraged for pace. Full 18-hole net scores must be recorded for each player; low net per hole counts for the team.

Day 1 & Day 2 format

Day 3: The Tempest — MEDAL PLAY (Total NET, Not Match Play)

Format: Medal Play for The Tempest — total NET score for 18 holes. Not match play. Day 3 is worth 2 Points to the winning team, 1 Point if tied.

⚠️ CRITICAL: You MUST putt everything out on Day 3. No concessions allowed. We need a valid 18-hole score for the Net Tournament.

🏆 AWARD ALERT: "Missed Putt from the Shortest Distance Award"
No Gimmies

General Play: Preferred Lies

BUMPING IS IN EFFECT.

Players are permitted to bump the ball within one foot (12 inches) of where it originally lay, not nearer the hole, using the clubhead.

USGA Model Local Rule E-3 (Preferred Lies). The Committee may adopt other relief distances.

RESTRICTIONS:
  • ❌ You cannot improve your lie (e.g., you cannot bump the ball from the rough into the fairway).
  • ❌ You cannot bump the ball if it is in a hazard or penalty area.
CLARIFICATIONS (Line of Play & Lie):
  • Maintain the "Line of Play": You may move the ball within one foot (12 inches) of where it lay, not nearer the hole, but not in any direction that creates a clear line of sight to the hole if one didn't exist previously.
  • Like-to-Like Condition (same area of the course): If the ball is in the rough, it stays in the rough. If it's behind a bush, it stays behind the bush (or at least keeps the bush between the ball and the target).
Bumping Rule

Robson Ranch OB Rule

Out of Bounds (OB)

Goal: Avoid "The Walk of Shame" and speed up play.

Penalty: 2 Strokes.

Procedure: If you hit your ball Out of Bounds, you do NOT need to return to the tee. Instead, place your ball in the fairway adjacent to where it went out of bounds.

(This simulates hitting a 3rd shot from the tee and landing it in the fairway. You are now lying 3, hitting your 4th shot).

Par 3 OB: If the hole has a drop zone, play from the drop zone. If not, re-tee.

OB Rule

Local Rule: The "Lost but Found" Option

To be used when a ball is lost but agreed by the group NOT to be Out of Bounds.

Purpose: To speed up play when a ball is clearly in play but cannot be located (e.g., buried in deep rough or leaves).

"If a player’s ball is lost and the group agrees it is not Out of Bounds, the player may opt to treat the lost ball as an Unplayable Lie rather than taking Stroke and Distance."

  • Agreement: The group must agree on the estimated vicinity where the ball was lost.
  • Penalty: One (1) Stroke.
  • Procedure: Drop within two club-lengths of the estimated spot (no closer to the hole).
  • Result: You lie 2 (shot + penalty) and are hitting your 3rd shot.

Note: If the group believes the ball may be Out of Bounds, this rule does NOT apply. You must proceed under standard OB rules (2 stroke penalty, drop in fairway).

Lost Ball Rule

♣ The Battlegrounds ♣

Stonebridge Golf

Stonebridge Golf Club

📍 Bossier City, LA
⛳ Monday, 10am Shotgun

Format: 2-Man Scramble / Alt Shot

Cypress Bend

Cypress Bend Golf

📍 Many, LA (Toledo Bend)
⏰ Tuesday, 1pm Tee Times

Format: 2-Man Best Ball NET (medal play, not match play)

Golf Rate: $60.42 (Inc. Tax & Cart)

The Tempest

The Tempest

📍 Gladewater, TX
⏰ Wednesday, 10:30am

Format: Medal Play — Total NET (not match play)

Golf Rate: $60

Low net (White tees): Corey Klessig, 76
Low net (Gold tees): Gary Smith, 79

♦ Lodging ♦

Bally's Resort

Bally's Resort & Casino

📅 TWO NIGHTS: Mar 22 & 23

GREAT NEWS:
BOTH nights at Bally's are 100% COMPED!

Includes mandatory welcome party Sunday at 5pm.

Wyndham @ Cypress Bend

Cypress Bend Resort — Wyndham Hotel

📅 ONE NIGHT: Mar 24 (check out Mar 25)
📞 318-590-1500

Stay right on the property at the lake.

Make your own reservation — call the number above.

When you call:

  • Ask for Reservations
  • Tell them you're with the Robson Ranch Invitational
  • Provide your credit card
  • Get your confirmation number

Room rate

$130.00 per room per night × 12.625% hotel tax = $146.41

Check in March 24 · Check out March 25

Wyndham + golf (Tuesday)

Hotel (1 room): $130.00 × 12.625% tax = $146.41

Golf (18 holes): $55.00 + 9.85% tax = $60.42 (includes cart)

Total: $206.83 per golfer