The Teams
The Players
Aaron Saperstein
Aaron has quickly became one of my favorite guys to lose money to. Very good player and can probably give Pollack and Schnall a run for their money on the fitness front.
- definitely don't call him Teddy Bear or douche... but definitely do ask him why not
- this guy will break up any fights y'all get into, just like he did on the 17th hole at Fenway
- Alma Mater: George Wash. U
- Handicap: 5.0
Arie Zoller
My brother and I say often that he's probably the guy I look up to the most. You will not find a better person or a worse golfer.
- Arie’s an avid hunter and fisher in his quest to be a gentile
- As a big Cubs fan, he’s still riding high from last year’s World Series
- Alma Mater: too many to list
- Handicap: his swing
Brendan Shanahan
Brendan brings a little bit extra to the table as our only Hockey Hall of Famer. The closest we have to that level is BG who could be in the Hall of Fame for ice chewing. He hasn't played a lot of golf while running The Maple Leafs but hockey players are typically good golfers.
- As President of the North, he'd prefer to be called Sir all weekend
- Lost his virginity to David Bowie’s Space Oddity. The stars look very different, indeed
- Alma Mater: Mc Gill and Oxford
- Handicap: His temper
Bert Hickson
Not enough time to really explain this guy. But after putting up with Michael for 3 years nobody deserves this trip more. He hits it long but rarely straight, which is fine because he is rarely… straight.
- Outside of Michael (and now myself), Bert has the most dirt on all y’all, but unlike Michael and me he won’t post it on the web
- Bert is a master of the greens, as well as a master of barbiturates, perks, vape, weed, and Hennessey
- Alma Mater: no idea
- Handicap: too many to list
Bryan Wiener
Don't let his affable manner fool you; BW is as good of a competitor as you will find in this group. He is also responsible for introducing me to Dentsu so this trip is partly because of him.
- Someone should explain to him the rules of our democracy; he voted for Obama in the last election
- One of the only guys to meet Michael somewhere other than a sporting event/arena
- Alma Mater: Syracuse University
- Handicap: 10
Jason Monroe
From afar most think J is a dick. Maybe even from not so far away. However, nothing could be further from the truth. Our only scratch golfer not only roots for you to make birdies on the course, he does the same off the course. Truly one of my favorite qualities in a person.
- Looks like J and Kupe will have the trip’s hottest rivalry: they both relish being the little spoon and they’ve both recorded FIVE holes-in-one
- Alma Mater: Tufts
- Handicap: low
Rick Schnall
Ricky has a love/hate relationship with golf, but when he is dialed in it's pretty awesome. When it's not, he can fall back on all his hoop chips and bank account. Hoping to get Ricky to eat a gummy in Cabot.
- Claims his farthest drive is 350… who will be the first to call bull shit on that?
- Alma Mater: Penn
- Handicap: 6
Rob Corso
As the youngest (?) mbf groupie to join the crew, Rob's infectious laugh and indefatigable conversation will certainly keep you entertained (or slipping away for an "important phone call").
- Might give Purdy a run for his money when it comes to Online Dating.
- Alma Mater: Loyola College
- Handicap: 6.2
Chris Pollack
When you see CP swing, the fact that he is one of the few non-Jews on this trip will become crystal clear. Probably the best athlete amongst us (sorry Ricky). He is also managing the build of our house in Westport, so this might be my last vacation.
- If this guy's walking a little funny, it's probably because his brother hit him where the sun don't shine with a 4 iron
- This guy is such a gentleman, he won’t talk politics or sex. I challenge you to break him.
- Alma Mater: University of Vermont
- Handicap: 11
Marc Sokol
I met Marc on my first day in Madison. That's a long time ago! Introduced me to many things including Barney Greengrass and Peter Lugers... oh, and my wife. Hits the ball a ton.
- While all you gentleman are sipping your martinis and tequila on the rocks, this guy will be throwing back the Bud like there’s no tomorrow.
- Alma Mater: UW Madison
- Handicap: 16
Peter Gatof
Gator's game is like the man himself - all class. This guy plays year-round and it shows; especially on the greens. In fact I have coined him "6-foot Gator" because anything inside 6 feet is a gimmie for him.
- Playing over 200 rounds of golf per year, he’s got the best tan, and the best shot at losing his virginity on the course
- If you can get him to the 18th hole you have a good chance of winning some money
- Alma Mater: Emory and GW
- Handicap: 7
Robert Kuperman
Kupe is a legend. In the advertising world he created many iconic campaigns including the Energizer Bunny. He loves his golf and if his strained tuchus doesn't fail me, he will take a lot of money if you don't play well.
- Might be the oldest guy on the course, but will drink any of y’all under the table
- Kupe has the distinction of being suspended from Fenway for having a dirtier mouth than Michael
- Alma Mater: Pratt Institute
- Handicap: 16
Mark Lippmann
Ahhhh Lip. I got to know him during his tinder/bumble haze. Good times watching and hearing how the other half live. Now he is in love and has a small dog to prove it. Loves to gamble.
- Has some strong words for most everyone’s favorite caddy, Bert.
- Would be a great partner for Mini-golf; he once ricocheted a golf ball off a tree and into his chest.
- Alma Mater: Cornell
- Handicap: 14
Tom Purdy
Puuuuuuuuurdy - this guy is a real gem. Lives life the right way. Very good golfer who also has keen knowledge of every Club with the best shower pressure (Garden City and Deepdale).
- Don't worry, y'all, Purdy's now in love so Tinder is safe again for your ex-wives.
- Alma Mater: NYU
- Handicap: 6.9 and his 2-iron
Larry DeLuise
Larry D runs neck and neck with my non-golfing friend Dave Linn as the nicest guy you will ever meet. Great athlete and somehow doesn't age. Fucker.
- He’ll answer to anything. Even Fucker, evidently.
- He once hit a ball onto a patio where people were having lunch
- Alma Mater: Ramapo College
- Handicap: 18?????