The 34th Annual Billie Gibbs
Memorial Golf Tournament
July 17th - 18th, 2020
Amelia River Golf Club
Amelia Island, Florida
Host: John Gibbs
 
2019 Meeting Minutes Read
  • Motion by Eulin and Second by Winston
2020 Meeting
  • Old Business
    • Eulin Gibbs Annual Motion – 1992 or 1993 (he couldn’t even remember the year). He wanted it on the record that Bill played approx 200 rounds that year.
      • Second by Winston
      • Discussion – Eulin blew one OB on the first playoff. Duke brought up he couldn’t even vote on it anymore because of a previous years vote. We voted anyways and got 1 sympathy vote lol
    • Aaron Gibbs Annual Motion – Aaron said he if has a bad first day, he should just pull out to avoid the Louise. Regarding Marshall not playing 2nd day of the 2018 edition
      • Eulin Second
      • Marshall said he would accept the 2018 Louise Cup if Drew Gibbs wins the 2003 Billie Plaque
      • Aaron then revised motion to accept Marshalls provisions
      • Drew then decided to throw Eulin in the mix as well
      • Matt then brought up some obscure hole in 2006 that called out the guy who knows the rules of golf like the back of his hands (Derek Camps)
      • Vote: 37-4 voted down
    • Previous Billie Stories
      • Winston – JD was down 5 with 6 holes to go. JD Birdie 3 in a row and squared it up with 2 to go. Ended up going to playoff. Both par the first, JD missed a 4 footer for birdie. Winston makes birdie to win amongst a chorus of boos. Kyle then chimes in “well that’s just ridiculous!”
      • Paul – 2007 Orange County Panther Lake 17th Hole – Sam Warren dumped one into the pond. Then proceeds to make a par for a hole in 3.
      • Eulin – Told the Jack and John I won’t tell if you won’t tell story.
      • Marshall – Played first year in 2001. Have to get new balls, new clothes, new clubs, etc. Marshall self admits he is a head case. Last night he said he wasn’t going to care this year. We all know Marshall won’t be able to hold onto the grip he will be so nervous tomorrow. Everyone concurred with Marshall’s self acceptance as a head case.  
  • New Business
    • New award for 40-50 year olds
      •  Duke – Admits he is rapidly approaching 40 and has maxed out on the handicap
      • Meanwhile Eulin tries to call out Kyle for being in contention for the Louise but Lincoln astutely points out that Kyle has won it the same amount of times that Eulin has won it.
      • Motion is to create a new award for 40-50 year old participants
      • Matt Allen Second
      • Eulin – Points out he has been a close 2nd many times in the Sr Open. Claims this is the most ridiculous motion in the 30+ years of the tourney
      • Duke will amend the motion for 2 years from now and Duke is conveniently 40
      • Drew then states to just give an award to everyone who plays
      • Voted Down 35-6
    • Pick first day playing partners
      • Kyle makes motion to be able to pick playing partner first day
      • JD makes heartfelt plea that this is against the spirit of the tournament about being to pick your partner
      • Lincoln then points out folks wont play if they play with random new people and have been turned down
      • Duke made mention of players from years past that wont return from previous years
      • Matt P Second
      • 20-13 voted down
    • 2020 Rules         
      • Covid-19 no rakes in bunkers. Place ball within one club length of ball resides. Spirited discussion but board has already ruled.
      • Hit OB, can place the ball where the ball went out and drop laying 3.
      • If need own cart, make request to pro shop
    • Handicaps
      • Austin Biggs – First time playing 18 holes today and shot a 168. He played college basketball! 28 years old and is a beast. 28 Handicap
      • Bradley Jordan – From Athens, Requested 0, think it’s a 3 today. Driver 8 iron on a 500 yard par 5. Has 2 hole in ones. Career Low is a 65, thus plus 7
      • Bryson Smith – From Athens, he claims he wants nothing to do with Winston. Played baseball at UF. Best round is 74. Gets a 2
      • Chris Slay – Shoots in the high 90’s and Paul said he was a lying dog. Shot 82 today. Ask for 17, Drews claims he shot a 36 on front 9 at Bent Creek. Got 1
      • David Tew – Playing 50 years of golf, 15 handicap, 70 years old. Randy Deshond claims he walked off with a wad of cash last week. David corrected Randy and said it was 2 weeks ago. Bill chanted 2 for Tew!
      • Jimmy Apiganado – Was not present, 76 years old. Shot 120, give him 36
      • Lanier Roland – from Clarksville, golf coach. Asks for a 12, consistently shoots low 70’s. 5 it is
      • Matt Yeomans -College golfer, claims best score 75. Winston then says he shot a couple 63’s and was all conference in college. Paul then leads a +10 which leads the crowd into a frenzy. +10 it is!
      • Paul – Former #1 draft pick, former world series champion. Best score is a 75. Ask for 15, gets a 5
      • Troy Zachary – wants a 17, best score is 82, shot 96 today. He’s a model, wrestles in the WWE, professional bare foot water skier. Bill asks if he had ever lied before and admitted to it. Let the record show he is a self-admitted liar. He got a 8.
Concludes the 2020 Meeting.