Tiger Beware II: T.W. PGA Tour, Pro Level

[thealmighty]

Calendar match, January 17th.
Site: Sahalee Country Club, holes 9-14.
Opponents: Dave Woldman, Doug Leslie and Ken Saylor.
Scoring: Skins game. $916 per hole, carryover if no winner.
Fee: $100
Purse: $5500

Hole #9: par 3, 187 yards. $916
TEE- safely on the green.
2nd- 15 footer for bird no good.
3rd- concede.
$916 goes to Woldman with a birdie.

Hole #10: par 4, 383 yards. $916
TEE- in fairway, 298 yards.
2nd- SW short of green.
3rd- chip from 21 feet is in to tie the hole.
$916 is carried-over to #11.

Hole #11: par 5, 536 yards. $1832
TEE- in the fairway, 255 yards.
2nd- 3W from 287 in fairway, 240 yards.
3rd- LW from 47 yards a bit short.
4th- 16 footer for bird is in for tie.
$1832 is carried-over.

Hole #12: par 4, 420 yards. $2748
TEE- 3W in the fairway, 243 yards.
2nd- 4I short on fringe.
3rd- 45 foot chip DROPS for the hole.
$2748 is won by Almighty.

Hole #13: par 3, 162 yards. $916
TEE- 5I a bit too hard.
2nd- 14 footer for hole is GOOD.
$916 is won by Almighty.

Hole #14: par 4, 355 yards. $916
TEE- 279 yards too far into rough.
2nd- PW from 87 yards safe but long.
3rd- 23 foot r-l breaker just off.
4th- 15 incher tapped in to win the hole.
$916 is won by Almighty.

T.E. Almighty wins $4580.

Career Earnings: $206,506
Bankroll: $47,409

[thealmighty]

Calendar Event, February 14th.
Site: Poppy Hills Golf Club. Greens normal, rough average, winds calm.
Opponents: 96 players in 48 teams of 2.
Setup: 2-Player Scramble. Both teammates tee off on each hole. They select the best shot and each then plays a ball from that spot. Continue until the hole is completed.
Scoring: Stroke play. Lowest score wins.
Partner: Randall Seipp.
Fee: $100
Purse: $250,000

NOTE: The player whose shot is used will be listed. The shot not used will be omitted. The computer goes too fast to catch the shot distances on occasion.

Hole #1: par 4, 365 yards
TEE- Almighty: fairway, 275 yards.
2nd- Almighty: 100 yard PW right on line.
3rd- Almighty: 8 footer to start off right is in..
Almighty/Seipp T-9th place, 1 under par

Hole #2: par 3, 106 yards
TEE- Almighty: PW solid and close.
2nd- Almighty: bird try from 9 feet drops.
Almighty/Seipp T-5th place, 2 under par

Hole #3: par 4, 349 yards
TEE- Almighty: 256 yards in fairway.
2nd- Almighty: 105 yarder right at flag.
3rd- Almighty: 4 footer for 3 in a row is good.
Almighty/Seipp T-3rd place, 3 under par

Hole #4: par 4, 375 yards
TEE- Almighty: down middle, 261 yards.
2nd- Almighty: 234 yard 3W into rough.
3rd- Almighty: LW is awesome.
4th- Almighty: 42 inches for 4 straight birds is in.
Almighty/Seipp 3rd place, 4 under par

Hole #5: par 4, 400 yards
TEE- Almighty: 264 yards in fairway.
2nd- Almighty: 112 yard PW is “a thing of beauty.”
3rd- Almighty: 25 inches for birdie good.
Almighty/Seipp 3rd place, 5 under par

Hole #6: par 3, 130 yards
TEE- Almighty: 8I too hard but on.
2nd- Randall: 47 footer is close for his first shot to count.
3rd- Randall: 4 feet for par goes down.
Almighty/Seipp T-9th place, 5 under par

Hole #7: par 4, 354 yards
TEE- Almighty: down the pipe, 257 yards.
2nd- Almighty: 101 yard PW is long again.
3rd- Randall: 21 feet for bird too hard.
4th- Randall: par from 4 feet is down.
Almighty/Seipp 3rd place, 5 under par

Hole #8: par 4, 330 yards
TEE- Almighty: into light rough, 251 yards.
2nd- Almighty: 9I from 116 yards safely on.
3rd- Almighty: 27 footer for bird IN.
Almighty/Seipp T-1st place, 6 under par

Hole #9: par 5, 491 yards
TEE- Almighty: 285 yards in the fairway.
2nd- Almighty: 206 yard 3I on the green a mile away.
3rd- Almighty: 32 yard putt, a good lag.
4th- Almighty: 5 feet for bird is good.
Almighty/Seipp 1st place, 7 under par

Hole #10: par 5, 451 yards
TEE- Almighty: monster, 290 yards.
2nd- Randall: 163 yard 5I short of green.
3rd- Almighty: chip from 28 yards is great.
4th- Almighty: 4 footer for another bird goes down.
Almighty/Seipp 1st place, 8 under par

Hole #11: par 3, 173 yards
TEE- Almighty: 5I 177 yards onto green.
2nd- Almighty: 13 foot L-R breaker slips by.
3rd- Almighty: 15 incher tapped in for par.
Almighty/Seipp 1st place, 8 under par

Hole #12: par 5, 448 yards
TEE- Randall: 231 yards in fairway.
2nd- Almighty: 249 yard 3W “all over it.”
3rd- Almighty: 7 feet for eagle is good.
Almighty/Seipp 1st place, 10 under par

Hole #13: par 4, 359 yards
TEE- Randall: 3W in fairway, 231 yards.
2nd- Almighty: 130 yard 7I on but past.
3rd- Randall: 21 foot huge breaker curves by on the high side.
4th- Randall: par from 4 feet good
Almighty/Seipp 1st place, 10 under par

Hole #14: par 4, 318 yards
TEE- Almighty: 3W in great shape.
2nd- Almighty: 102 yard PW on green.
3rd- Almighty: 19 footer is in for bird.
Almighty/Seipp 1st place, 11 under par

Hole #15: par 3, 166 yards
TEE- Randall: 169 yard 5I is a good one.
2nd- Randall: 12 foot bird good.
Almighty/Seipp 1st place, 12 under par

Hole #16: par 4, 378 yards
TEE- Almighty: 3W in fairway, 246 yards.
2nd- Almighty: 170 yard 5I short in fairway.
3rd- Almighty: 22 yard chip sucks.
4th- Almighty: 12 footer to save par in.
Almighty/Seipp 1st place, 12 under par

Hole #17: par 3, 141 yards
TEE- Almighty: fade around trees 136 yards on green.
2nd- Almighty: IN from 26 feet for another bird.
Almighty/Seipp 1st place, 13 under par

Hole #18: par 5, 440 yards
TEE- Almighty: 261 yards in fairway.
2nd- Almighty: 184 yard 5I found the rough.
3rd- Almighty: nice chip from 58 feet.
4th- Almighty: 6 feet to finish with bird hits the bottom of the cup.
Almighty/Seipp 1st place, 14 under par

T.E. Almighty and Randall Seipp WIN the tournament.

2nd place went at 6 under. Last place was 11 over.

2-Player scramble victory is good for $32,694.

Career Earnings: $239,200
Bankroll: $80,003

[thealmighty]

Calendar Event, February 20th.
Site: TPC of Scottsdale. Greens normal, rough light, winds breezy.
Opponents: 97 players.
Setup: 18 hole tournament.
Scoring: Stroke play. Lowest score wins.
Fee: $100
Purse: $75,000

NOTE: Since we all know I am pretty much a lock to win, I will streamline so we can get on with it.

Hole #1: T-5th, even.
Hole #2: T-3rd, -1.
Hole #3: 1st, -3 with eagle.
Hole #4: 1st, -4.
Hole #5: 1st, -4.
Hole #6: 1st, -4.
Hole #7: 1st, -5.
Hole #8: 1st, -5.
Hole #9: 1st, -5.
Hole #10: 1st, -6.
Hole #11: 1st, -6.
Hole #12: 1st, -6.
Hole #13: 1st, -7.
Hole #14: 1st, -8.
Hole #15: 1st, -9.
Hole #16: 1st, -9.
Hole #17: 1st, -9.
Hole #18: 1st, -9.

T.E. Almighty WINS the tournament. Trophy Ball- one

2nd place went at E par.

Victory check is good for $12,613.

***Career Earnings: $251,813***
Bankroll: $92,516

***Career Earnings top a QUARTER MILLION***

[thealmighty]

Trophy Ball is an award given for accomplishing tasks in a tournament format. There is a cash bonus along with the award, the amount depending on the difficulty of the accomplishment.

The Trophy Ball award won was for:

1. First Round without a Bogey- $10,000

Career Earnings: $261,813
Bankroll: $102,516

[thealmighty]

It is time.

Attribute		Was	New

Power		        50	50

Accuracy		50	50

Recovery		49	50

Dist. Control	        50	50

Putting		        50	50

Cost: $1,000


As mentioned previously, we do not want to 'power' through the levels, but it is obviously no competition at this level, so it is time to move on. We will play one more event, because I like shootouts, then move on to the Q-School event.

[thealmighty]

Calendar match, February 23rd.
Site: Poppy Hills Golf Club, holes 9-11. Greens normal, rough average, winds calm.
Opponents: Pedro Tabofunda, Ray Robertson and Terence Lintoco.
Setup: 4 players, 3 holes. Player with the worst score on a hole is eliminated. In case of a tie, the players tied will have a ‘chip-off’ to determine who moves on (1 shot each). On the final hole, the 2 remaining players face a one hole, do-or-die, playoff.
Scoring: stroke play.
Fee: $100
Purse: $11,000

Hole 1, #9: par 5, 491 yards
TEE- in fairway, 273 yards.
2nd- 5W goes 184 yards to front fringe.
3rd- 34 yard chip is SHIT.
4th- 32 foot bird is just short.
5th- 2 foot tap in to tie.
All tied with par. We will chip-off to advance.

Chip-Off
Almighty: IN THE HOLE.
Distance: 0 inches

Tabofunda: excellent.
Distance: 3 inches

Robertson: solid.
Distance: 15 inches

Lintoco: good enough to move on.
Distance: 11 inches

Robertson ELIMINATED.


Hole 2, #10: par 4, 451 yards
TEE- 286 yards in fairway.
2nd- 167 yard 6I H2O.
3rd- Penalty.
4th- PW is short.
5th- 6 feet for bogey is in, but too late.
T.E. Almighty is eliminated with a bogey.

Pedro Tabofunda and Terence Lintoco move on to ‘Shoot-It-Out’

Pedro Tabofunda WINS the shootout in a chip-
off.

Pocket LOSERS check for $2,108.

Career Earnings: $263,921
Bankroll: $104,524

[thealmighty]

The qualification tournament to leave Pro level is the same as the one to leave amateur level except that it is TWO rounds instead of one. We are now practicing in preparation for the tourney, which will be played at Sahalee C.C..

As before, I must finish in the top 35 players to qualify for the next level. This should, of course, not be a problem. The purse for the Q-school tourney is a nice, round $1,000,000.

[thealmighty]

Site: Sahalee C.C.. Greens normal, rough average, winds calm.
Opponents: 97 Player field
Setup: 36 hole tournament
Scoring: Stroke Play
Fee: $200
Purse: $1,000,000

Hole #1: par 4, 397 yards
TEE- in fairway, 257 yards.
2nd- 7I from 146 yards too long.
3rd- 19 foot putt slides past..
4th- par from 46 inches good.
4th place, even par

Hole #2: par 5, 503 yards
TEE- in fairway, 271 yards.
2nd- 3W from 238 in good position.
3rd- for eagle from 15 feet, YES.
1st place, 2 under par

Hole #3: par 4, 385 yards
TEE- 254 yards down the chute.
2nd- 7I from 145 very nice.
3rd- 9 footer in for bird.
1st place, 3 under par

Hole #4: par 4, 386 yards
TEE- 274 yards in fairway.
2nd- 9I from 105 yards, “the flag is quivering.”
3rd- 4 footer is in for bird.
1st place, 4 under par

Hole #5: par 3, 178 yards
TEE- 5I is on the green.
2nd- birdie try from 15 feet too strong.
3rd- tap in for par from 34 inches.
1st place, 4 under par

Hole #6: par 4, 343 yards
TEE- in the fairway, 264 yards.
2nd- 5W from 215 yards short of green.
3rd- 50 foot chip, short again.
4th- 10 foot putt good for scramblin’ par.
1st place, 4 under par

Hole #7: par 4, 408 yards
TEE- down the pipe, 289 yards.
2nd- PW from 120 yards not struck well.
3rd- 37 foot putt just short.
4th- 25 incher tapped in.
1st place, 4 under par

Hole #8: par 4, 409 yards
TEE- in fairway, 260 yards.
2nd- 5I from 165 yards “all over it.”
3rd- 6 footer is in for bird.
1st place, 5 under par

Hole #9: par 3, 187 yards
TEE- 5I on nicely.
2nd- bird from 13 feet is good.
1st place, 6 under par

Hole #10: par 4, 383 yards
TEE- safe, 271 yards.
2nd- 117 yard PW right on target.
3rd- 9 footer for bird in the hole.
1st place, 7 under par

Hole #11: par 5, 536 yards
TEE- in fairway, 261 yards.
2nd- 3W from 279 yards in the rough.
3rd- LW from 39 yards way too soft.
4th- 29 foot try never gave enough.
5th- in from 42 inches for par.
1st place, 7 under par

Hole #12: par 4, 420 yards
TEE- 252 yards in the fairway.
2nd- from 169 yards, 5I gets close.
3rd- 8 foot birdie try is good.
1st place, 8 under par

Hole #13: par 3, 162 yards
TEE- on the line, just short.
2nd- bird goes in from 8 feet.
1st place, 9 under par

Hole #14: par 4, 355 yards
TEE- in medium rough, 283 yards.
2nd- SW from 81 yards on line.
3rd- 7 feet for bird is no trouble.
1st place, 10 under par

Hole #15: par 4, 399 yards
TEE- center cut, 272 yards.
2nd- 128 yard 9I below the hole but on.
3rd- 20 footer IS IN for 4 straight.
1st place, 11 under par

Hole #16: par 4, 365 yards
TEE- 282 yards, perfect spot.
2nd- PW from 92 yards “Look out,” HITS THE PIN.
3rd- tap in from 15 inches for 5 straight birdies.
1st place, 12 under par

Hole #17: par 3, 180 yards
TEE- 4I, ”OH, MY.”
2nd- SIX straight birds with 5 inch tapped in. Trophy Ball
1st place, 13 under par

Hole #18: par 4, 461 yards
TEE- rolls out of rough into fairway, 238 yards.
2nd- 227 yard 3W on the green.
3rd- 19 footer to keep it going, Just missed.
4th- tapped in from 16 inches for par.
1st place, 13 under par.

After round 1, T.E. Almighty LEADS the tourney at -13. Trophy Ball

(Second is at -1)

Trophy Ball- two

[thealmighty]

Trophy Ball is an award given for accomplishing tasks in a tournament format. There is a cash bonus along with the award, the amount depending on the difficulty of the accomplishment.

The Trophy Ball awards won were for:

1. Making 6 birdies in a row- $15,000
2. First Sub-60 round- $20,000

Career Earnings: $298,921
Bankroll: $139,524

[Buccaneer]

Don't you think that there would be some semblance of competition in these matches/tournaments at the first two levels?

I will be qualifying for the Pro level tonight and I'm really looking forward to Shootouts.

[thealmighty]

One would think so, especially at the Pro level. I expected much better scores than there are.

Also, the Pro level STILL has the players driving 30 yards behind me, sometimes more. You would think pro players could drive farther than 235 yards.

[Buccaneer]

It's probably a design decision to keep you playing and moving to the higher levels where the real competition begins, I guess. No sense getting gamers frustrated early on.

[korme]

I'm waiting to see how you do against the PGA.

[thealmighty]

So am I, Shorty.

[Buccaneer]

I just got done with Q-school before the Pro level where it was 18-holes at Colonial. I ended up at -2, winning by 11 strokes. I had one bad hole, the 9th, where I hit into the lake twice. I went back and checked your score and we did about the same (which I was glad to see). I finished being an Amateur with $48k in cash. I'm now at the Pro level, bought a new ball and then spent $25k on attributes. I don't think I'll have any problems making money at Pro. Still need the lessons, so I'm anxious to see new shots that I finally can try. Fun stuff.

[thealmighty]

NOTE: Since we all know I am a lock to win, unless I somehow shoot a 90, I will streamline so we can get on with it.

Hole #01: 1st, -1. Tournament: -14.
Hole #02: 1st, -2. Tournament: -15.
Hole #03: 1st, -3. Tournament: -16.
Hole #04: 1st, -4. Tournament: -17.
Hole #05: 1st, -4. Tournament: -17.
Hole #06: 1st, -4. Tournament: -17.
Hole #07: 1st, -5. Tournament: -18.
Hole #08: 1st, -6. Tournament: -19.
Hole #09: 1st, -7. Tournament: -20.
Hole #10: 1st, -9. Tournament: -22.
Hole #11: 1st, -10. Tournament: -23.
Hole #12: 1st, -11. Tournament: -24.
Hole #13: 1st, -9. Tournament: -22.
Hole #14: 1st, -9. Tournament: -22.
Hole #15: 1st, -10. Tournament: -23.
Hole #16: 1st, -10. Tournament: -23.
Hole #17: 1st, -11. Tournament: -24.
Hole #18: 1st, -11. Tournament: -24.

Scores, Round:

1. 57, 13 under
2. 59, 11 under

T.E. Almighty WINS the tournament, 24 under par.

2nd place finished at +5.
Last place was at +36.

Victory is good for $161,181.

Career Earnings: $467,102
Bankroll: $306,505

[thealmighty]

I got to see the exciting cutscene telling me "Congratulations Winner" again. I am given the differences and upgrades available at Tour level. These include:

• New Events- Greensomes (?), Stableford (the point system) and Alternate shot.
• New Courses- Spyglass Hill Golf Course and Royal Birkdale Golf Club
• Lessons- there are no more lessons in the game.

Attributes will now cost $5000 each.
Fees for matches and competitions will now cost $200-$500

The calendar starts over at January 1st, so I must have had a long vacation to rest and practice for the challenges that lie ahead.

See you on the tour.

I took a quick peek and saw the antes for competitions from the practice range can go up to $50,000 and the player that offered it to me was a real Pro golfer.

We have hit the real thing now, I assume, and should start losing some, which will make it EXCITING when I do win. At least I hope so.

[thealmighty]

Congrats, Bucc. I doubt it will take more than a couple of events to have the money to advance, if you choose to get it over with.

The level of competition is not conducive to wanting to stay at Pro level, as you could see.

Good luck.

[Desnudo]

I had no idea the PGA Tour games had gotten this in-depth. I may have to pick it up again. The last one I played was on Sega, but the career mode sounds like a lot of fun.

[Buccaneer]

I'm getting too obsessed with this game. So far this weekend, I've spent nearly all of my spare time playing this. The Pro level is a lot of fun with the intense Shootouts and exciting Scrambles. The level of competition is noticably better, still beatable but having to work at it.