The 2nd annual Johnny Open

The second annual Johnny Open was held again at Deer Run golf course in Victoria.  This year we played early in April.  Last year this time in April we made a trip down to Iowa to play in "warmer" weather and ended up playing when it was something like upper 40s.


This year we had a little warmer spring but unfortunately on this day the rain came along with cool temps.

The tournament this year was to raise money for the  Ruffi family.  A good turn out despite the crap weather.  A few people didn't show but most everyone turned out to try help out another great family in need.

Deer Run has done a great job hosting this tournament again.  I've heard from John, the organizer, that they are a great place to work with if you have a charity outing like this.

It was a shotgun start this year with us starting on hole 15.  I played with my brother Mike, and his co-workers Kevin and Dave.

Herer are some random pics from the tourney.

And here are some pictures of the course.  We played behind a group with former Twins player Al Newman and an old neighborhood kid Jim Belanger.  Look for some shots of a major leaguer's swing as well as a video on hole 7.

Hole 1

Hole 2

Hole 4

Hole 5

Hole 6

 Hole 7

Now this is a major league swing. Guess how many home runs Al has?  The answer he will tell most people is "one more than any of you @$$holes!".


Hole 8

Hole 9

Hole 10

Hole 11

Hole 12

Hole 13

Hole 14

Hole 15

Hole 16

Hole 17

Hole 18

Another great day for a great cause.  Other than freezing and getting soaking wet.  It was nice to sit in front of the fire at the clubhouse after the round.  I sat there long enough to have my clothes dry out completely before I left the festivities to attend my friend Keith's 40th birthday party.