April 12, 2010
Zavinski & Luppino File
Senior member, Scott "Z" Zavinski, has officially signed as the 50th player to play golf at the 2010 Carl Spackler Open Championship. The 4-time member of the event will enter this year's tournament with rookie Paul Luppino of Texas.
It has long been rumored that Zavinski would attend, but Z's sponsor, Mulligans Bar & Grill, would not allow an official press release until his check cleared and Scott promised that all his mulligans would be announced without a direct tie to the Bar & Grill.
"Z's physical skills alone could place him atop the Leaderboard for a day or two," says Captains Club member Kevin Long, Jr.. "However, it will remain to be seen whether or not he can stand up to the mental stress of playing his 4th major championship and against a strong tournament field."
Lost member of the Carl Spackler Open, Joe Butkus, has some doubts, "I have played hundreds of rounds with Scott, but not sure he can overcome the amount of pressure of a major championship."
Some existing members are worried about the increased level of competition. "I think Scott has what it takes", said Kevin Long, Jr. "I have seen him make a 3-foot putt with consistency. That is enough for me to not rule him out for the coveted jacket."
Zavinski returns after struggling in Virginia. The local finished in a tie for 63rd position, which disappointed his wife, friends, and family.
"I have nowhere to go, but up," says Zavinski of his chances in Texas. "I am looking forward to the opportunity to compete against such a talented field. To be on the same course as legends like Creighton, Dosky, and Myers is such a priveledge that I have to pinch myself often."
Rookie Luppino, a.k.a. Lupy, is a resident of Weatherford, TX. The rookie, who graduated from Warren Area High School in Warren, PA, enters the tournament as an 'A' player.
"He is solid golfer, but a horrible drinker," says Zavinski. "The police were called last July because there were reports of a man unconcious in the middle of a street outside a local bar. Paul will be managing my golf in Texas and I will be managing his alcohol."
The 2010 Carl Spackler Open Championship begins in 3 days. South Padre Island Golf Club was chosen to host the event back in November 2009. There are 51 or 52 participants expected to participate in the 10th annual birthday party.
Scott Zavinski, a direct descendant from the Polish clan of Zuvinsk. Changed to Zavinski during the great first war due to fears of prosecution. Golf has been a tradition in the Zuvinsk family for genarations and genarations... Cornelious Zuvinsk(Scott's great great great uncle) had to finally change his name to it's current format to distance the Zuvinsk name from mulligans. "Take a mulligan" is the family's motto, it's been said that "take a mulligan" has even been heard as a greeting at family reunions and Thanksgiving gatherings.
Following the family tradition, Scott and his big brother Jim, have not let
old Cornelious down. Cornelious is out there aiding the hooks and slices,
just to hear the tradition being carried on.
As a human resources manager, even today, Scott and his glass corner office
on the 23rd floor of Richmond's "Bobby Lee" Tower, displays the family crest and shield for all who enter to see.
NO ONE forgets that shield right behind his desk......grant it, it's usually the last thing anyone who enters his office sees, right after the pink slip is delivered.
It reads "ZUVINSK ZETA OMI MOLLUGUS PLOURUS" which means "10 mulligans are
plenty for a Zavinski"
Scott is now on a mission, "Mulligans belong to all of us, you need not to
be a Zavinski to flourish of thy benefits".
Scott has struggled this spring with the loss of his brother Jim and the
dreaded chicken wing. However he remains focused on winning the gold
jacket, playing frequently with Mike Herron and Joe Butkus. Scott is
currently a 16 handicap but don't believe everything you read. If he gets
on a roll putting and is driving the ball in the fairway look out he will go low. Scott currently has been practicing hard for the Open Championship. During and after play he has single handedly created a beer shortage in central VA raising the price of a beer. Scott is one of the most active player, playing an average of 3 days a week. He is a Pennsylvania boy and claim Mountain View will be a home field advantage with the Yuegling brewery so close by. When Scott has free time he has been spending it in the tanning booth. When asked why all he will say is, "Tan skin goes great with a Gold Jacket".
