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Andyson Memorial 2016 - Final Result and de-brief.
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PaulTon
10,730 Posts

Sat, Dec 3 2016 8:03 AM

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Well, it's over! It has been my honour and pleasure to organise and host this event.
I think the discussion thread led us to a very successful format which despite a few hiccups, was fairly easy to run...
But only because I had a lot of people helping along the way. So from me, a huge personal thank you to these guys -
WigerToods, C.Everett, ScottHope, Bery111, Twominusone.
I'm sure I've missed a few names that helped me a lot (sorry, old stoner brain!) and some other people helped by posting on my wall and messaging me to keep me on track, all of you have my sincere thanks.

BRACKET RESULTS HERE
FULL BRACKETS BELOW
Sounds like we got the final that this tournament deserved, great play from both guys. Dave (onekeano) has been outstanding, joint winner (with Adeypa) of the strokeplay event and then making the MP final only to lose on extra holes. Huge congratulions to him.
Getting to the final and then beating Dave shows how good a player Jure (mkrizan86) really is. Very, very well played Jure. For the next year you are officially the man!

p.s. Bery is holding the last final, final match of this whole lollapalooza...

THE HINGE AND BRACKET FINAL, FINAL
mrcaddie
2,429 Posts Sat, Dec 3 2016 10:47 AM
Paul,
Thank you so much for all of the time and effort you put in to make this event happen. It was incredible. I've put together similar events on WGT and I know how much of a toll it can take on your personal life and I applaud your effort.
Through your efforts I was able to make not only a new virtual friend but a new friend IRL with Mystry78, who I had the pleasure of playing with. As stated in another thread, he doesn't live that far from me and I hope come next Spring we'll be able to play some real golf with each other. That would never have happened without you putting this event together, so I thank you for that.
To those who helped Paul pull this off...I thank you as well.
R.I.P. Andyson
MC
Edit- Congrats to Jure, well played.
alosso
20,329 Posts Sat, Dec 3 2016 12:13 PM
You are AWESOME, all of you!
These events surely were a superior memorial party for the beloved Andyson.
Well done!!
phred952
2,711 Posts Sat, Dec 3 2016 9:05 PM
alosso:
You are AWESOME, all of you!
These events surely were a superior memorial party for the beloved Andyson.
Well done!!
+1000. I can' think of anything else to include with what alosso said above, except that I'm proud to have participated in this wonderful tribute to our friend. Thank you everyone for your hard work to make this come off.
ScottHope
7,740 Posts Sun, Dec 4 2016 1:13 AM
A fabulous effort by all concerned. It takes a lot of work to put together something like this so a huge thank you to Paul & Co. Well done! ; )
thegoosebag
2,264 Posts Sun, Dec 4 2016 5:46 AM
thanks to paul and all who helped him out,great tourney in memory of a lovely man
congrats to jure on a great win (i know how hard it is to beat dave,unlucky m8) and well done to all who participated in both comps
cheers mark.
CEverett12
14,177 Posts Sun, Dec 4 2016 5:55 AM
Well done Guys ! You all came together and put on a great tournament , Andyson would be proud ! Congratulations to the winners , Thank you Paul and Co. And everyone who participated ....
drmoose
3,478 Posts Sun, Dec 4 2016 6:27 AM

Well done to all who participated. Kudos to Paul & Bery for their commitment, and congrats to the winners.
Doc
PaulTon
10,730 Posts Sun, Dec 4 2016 7:18 AM
Thank you all for the kind comments, the best thing about all of this is the spirit in which we all came together and made this fun event a fitting tribute to Dennis.
For everyone involved -

Oh yeah, I forgot to thank Doc Moose for giving me ideas to inspire the in thread graphics.
alanti
10,563 Posts Sun, Dec 4 2016 6:04 PM
Awesome job to everyone involved in putting these tribute tournaments together.
Through all your hard work and efforts, this turned into something special which is apt for such a tremendous contributor to the community.
A special thanks to all the players and community for getting behind this, I made new friends, reacquainted with old ones.......and we reminisced about the great times Dennis bestowed upon us.
I certainly felt proud to be a member of this community once again, and that is what makes it such a good place - the people who actually make this game great.
It took a community effort to honour Dennis and everyone should feel proud. I am sure Dennis looked down and was humbled.
Congratulations to all the official winners, but in my book, every player who participated is a winner.
Three cheers for everyone!

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bery111
3,859 Posts Mon, Dec 5 2016 2:20 AM
Well done to everyone involved! Fantastically run, fantastically played and a fantastic memory for Dennis! I agree totally with what Alanti has said above.
As Paul eluded above...it's not over until the fat guy in the pink tutu sings (and I'm not sure if that's a good idea lol)....
So, over to Jure (mkrizan86) and BigKnight for the Final Final. This one's for fun, for you two guys to enjoy a final sand slinging contest in a search of extra-terrestrial life on St Andrews. Dennis has sent me a small request from t'other side as to the conditions:
18 hole Matchplay at St Andrews (setup as a practice match or go off your own tees if you're brave enough)
Front tees
Champ greens
Starter irons, 3wd, hybrid, wedges, putter and balls. You may use your own equipped driver.
Play as and when you are both able to arrange the match - we'll look forward to a match report here and a stream/recording of the match if either of you are able to.
Once again, thanks to all those that made this Memorial something special. Now we can look forward to next year's Andyson Memorial event.

BigKnight
2,764 Posts Wed, Dec 7 2016 12:34 PM
Congrats to Jure for winning this! Looking forward to our Final Final. Conditions look to be fun...hopefully we can iron out a time over the next week or so
shovlovin
2,112 Posts Wed, Dec 7 2016 12:59 PM
well done you guys, and hats off to Bery111.
1,866 Posts Thu, Dec 8 2016 3:30 PM
bery111:
18 hole Matchplay at St Andrews (setup as a practice match or go off your own tees if you're brave enough)
Front tees
Champ greens
Starter irons, 3wd, hybrid, wedges, putter and balls. You may use your own equipped driver.
I saw this the day you posted it. I'm still clenched over the prospect of using the starter putter, but it should be fun ;-) Already sent my time table to BK (congrats on the win), we should get together soon enough. A huge thank you again to you, Paul and everyone else who helped in creating and running this fantastic event.
PaulTon
10,730 Posts Thu, Dec 8 2016 7:16 PM
bery111
3,859 Posts Fri, Dec 9 2016 1:28 AM
mkrizan86:
I saw this the day you posted it. I'm still clenched over the prospect of using the starter putter, but it should be fun ;-) Already sent my time table to BK (congrats on the win), we should get together soon enough. A huge thank you again to you, Paul and everyone else who helped in creating and running this fantastic event.
This may or may not help "confuse" your opponent:

Not sure how long the putter will take to dry after a spray, so use at your discretion! :D
bery111
3,859 Posts Fri, Dec 9 2016 1:30 AM
PaulTon:
TY Paul - fantastic trophy once again. Good thing I'm not "in it to win it" - most people say I've got several screws loose and no one wants to be picking up those brackets after I've been at them! lol
1,866 Posts Fri, Dec 9 2016 1:54 PM
Starting in a few minutes, sadly no twitch.
BigKnight
2,764 Posts Fri, Dec 9 2016 3:25 PM
The Final of all Finals is over. Twas a great time had by Jure and I as we toasted one last time to a great friend and WGT player...conditions were so much fun....starter balls on champ greens with a starter putter? lol.....
We traded the lead on the front at ST A. and came to the turn AS...Jure did a much better job than I of figuring out the putter, and was solid on the back nine. He won 4up.
Was a pleasure to make another new friend, and I enjoyed our chat along the way.
Cheers!
=bk=
1,866 Posts Fri, Dec 9 2016 3:30 PM
Let me start by saying another thank you to all who organised this event as a tribute to our dear friend Dennis, who brought both wisdom and joy to this place. I've had the pleasure of meeting a lot of great new people and will hopefully have the pleasure of playing with them again in the future.
As far as the match, Geof was a wonderful playing companion. We both had to adjust to the different sticks, in my case, especially the putter. Tough for us off dingers to guess the correct spot on the meter, let alone clicking it in time ;-) But after a couple of holes, it was as if muscle memory from Corwyn's UEL starter comps and Ryder cups kicked in and started holing most putts within 15 feet. Lucky night for me, a little less fortunate for Geof. He started well and got 1 up on the 3rd hole, but then burnt the cup edge too many times. I won #5 (25 footer for eagle) and #6, we split the next 2 and were tied after 9, which he birdied and I didn't. But then came the back 9, where I won the 1st 4 holes, we tied #14 and #15 and the match was over with a score of 4&3.
We managed to find some rough, enjoyed the fescue on #13 and all in all had a fun outing. It was a privilege and a treat to have the opportunity of playing along one of the greats of this game, both in golfing and in human terms.

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PaulTon
10,730 Posts Fri, Dec 9 2016 5:02 PM
gsoup
2,929 Posts Fri, Dec 9 2016 5:11 PM
very well done to all
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bubbsboy
6,876 Posts Sat, Dec 10 2016 3:31 AM
Fantastic work from Paul and his hard working colleagues.
Well done winners and runners ups.
Well done to all who played and all who contributed to the various threads.
WGT should be proud that members of their game have came together like this, in what is a world wide online bit of fun. Not many here know each other in "real life" but have came together to honour a man who sadly passed away.
Will any other online community pull together in that way.....I presume not.
For once and for all WGT either comment or contact Paul by pm......it would ease some ill feeling, of that I promise.
RIP Dennis
bery111
3,859 Posts Mon, Dec 12 2016 4:38 AM
Well done Jure and Geof! Looks like you had a fun time with the starters! Thanks to everyone who came together for the Andyson Memorial. I leave you now with my saying for 2016: "If they won't, WE WILL" - I think it's self explanatory who the they are.
bery (looking forward to a year's worth of VEM after making that statement!)
pdb1
22,329 Posts Mon, Dec 12 2016 8:25 PM
I have completed my "Memorials to the Memorial" . They come in 3 parts .
1) THE ANDYSON CAMPAIGN ( a colorful look at the 1st Memorial Tournament )THE FULL TOURNAMENT ART
A look at the artwork submitted throughout the entire tournament
2) ***ANDYSON MEMORIAL***
An attempt to capture some highlights and comments during the event . To also honor PaulTon and crew in an easy scrolling wrap up of all the phases of the tournament . ( very long ) .
3) TO ART OR NOT TO ART : ASK ANDYSON
My personal collection of ANDYSON artwork . I have gathered over the years . With over 40 entries .
Please enjoy .
bery111
3,859 Posts Tue, Dec 13 2016 7:52 AM
pdb1:
I have completed my "Memorials to the Memorial" . They come in 3 parts .
1) THE ANDYSON CAMPAIGN ( a colorful look at the 1st Memorial Tournament )THE FULL TOURNAMENT ART
A look at the artwork submitted throughout the entire tournament
2) ***ANDYSON MEMORIAL***
An attempt to capture some highlights and comments during the event . To also honor PaulTon and crew in an easy scrolling wrap up of all the phases of the tournament . ( very long ) .
3) TO ART OR NOT TO ART : ASK ANDYSON
My personal collection of ANDYSON artwork . I have gathered over the years . With over 40 entries .
Please enjoy .
Fantastic tribute to a fantastic man.
PaulTon
10,730 Posts Tue, Dec 13 2016 8:43 AM
Thank's Paul, nice work man.
A very cool reminder of the event (and the man himself).
alanti
10,563 Posts Tue, Dec 13 2016 11:16 AM
Top stuff Paul, great tribute via your web site.
drmoose
3,478 Posts Tue, Dec 13 2016 1:35 PM
Paul,
I must say that for people who were often at odds, you have put together a truly fine tribute to our departed friend. Thank you for this.
Doc
Beryman
8,927 Posts Tue, Dec 13 2016 3:23 PM
great stuff Paul !
an amazing amount of work put into that...well done

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opyeuclid
6,484 Posts Tue, Dec 13 2016 4:37 PM
And this my Friends is what and why we have each other . The community of WGT land .

The game might glitch and some will Btch but others will look for fun , Andyson was one of few that enjoyed the other side of this game .
It was a pleasure to see how this Family stood up together for what was right .

Dear Santa ,
I ask for not my self of this season of joy . But that we all reflect on all the good things that this game put a smile on your face .
OPY
pdb1
22,329 Posts Tue, Dec 13 2016 5:29 PM
PaulTon:
Thank's Paul, nice work man.
A very cool reminder of the event (and the man himself).
Thank you Paul . From the start . Watching you take the reins . Being in the tournament . I knew I had to contribute as well . It was because of
drmoose:
Paul,
I must say that for people who were often at odds, you have put together a truly fine tribute to our departed friend. Thank you for this.
Doc

That I gained the respect that I have for Andyson and all of you as well . Truly an epic experience .
pdb1:
I have completed my "Memorials to the Memorial" . They come in 3 parts .
1) THE ANDYSON CAMPAIGN ( a colorful look at the 1st Memorial Tournament )THE FULL TOURNAMENT ART
A look at the artwork submitted throughout the entire tournament
2) ***ANDYSON MEMORIAL***
An attempt to capture some highlights and comments during the event . To also honor PaulTon and crew in an easy scrolling wrap up of all the phases of the tournament . ( very long ) .
3) TO ART OR NOT TO ART : ASK ANDYSON
My personal collection of ANDYSON artwork . I have gathered over the years . With over 40 entries .
Please enjoy .
mrcaddie
2,429 Posts Mon, Feb 6 2017 8:42 AM
PaulTon,
Just a quick, belated update...as stated previously, the player I got teamed up with in the matchplay section of your tournament doesn't live too far from me and I finally got to meet my nemesis, who so solidly handed me my hat in your Andyson Memorial Tournament, in real life.
It is still a little too cold to play outside here in New England, but we managed to play a round at an indoor golf simulator facility two days ago and we had a blast.
Thanks to you Paul, I now have a new indoor, outdoor and virtual golfing partner.
Thanks!

From L-R...mystry78, eingmund & mrcaddie
MC
pdb1
22,329 Posts Mon, Feb 6 2017 9:16 AM
Wow . Wayne . How cool is that ?
Yes a GR8 example of the goodwill and humanity and an endless list of positive ramifications and future good things .
That has and will result from PaulTon's efforts from his magnificent Memorial Annual Event .
Right On , Cheers and Kudo's .

I'm still playing with friends I made during that event . Some new . Some long overdue .
PaulTon
10,730 Posts Mon, Feb 6 2017 11:21 AM
How cool is that!?
That has genuinly made my day, thank's for sharing the news.
craigswan
20,896 Posts Mon, Feb 6 2017 12:02 PM
Great stuff guys .
alanti
10,563 Posts Mon, Feb 6 2017 2:39 PM
PaulTon:
How cool is that!?
That has genuinly made my day, thank's for sharing the news.
Mine too.....an awesome outcome. Kudos again to Paul and everyone who helped make this the BEST WGT event and it did bring the community together.
To Dennis....raises glass (well coffee cup////
bubbsboy
6,876 Posts Mon, Feb 6 2017 3:30 PM
Fantastic that news.
Must be great meeting friends from here in real life
Chuffed for you
opyeuclid
6,484 Posts Mon, Feb 6 2017 3:57 PM
Thats just way to cool ,
OPY
mystry78
879 Posts Mon, Feb 6 2017 3:58 PM
It was an absolute pleasure and a blast to meet Mr Caddie and Eingmund and play some sim golf. And this time I had my hat handed to me by both of them:)
I look forward to playing some real golf with these fine gentlemen this spring when the weather warms up around here.
Thanks again to Paul Ton for organizing this great event for our friend Andyson.
Frank