Sunday, June 24, 2007
BREAKING NEWS: THE CUP IS RESCUED
Friday, June 22, 2007
NEWSFLASH: The Cup Goes to Red Coat!!

And while well wishers around us were curious as to why this shiny object was joining us for dinner, Mina Grace was kind enough to give the good people a background story on "The Cup" and how it came into our possession. Editor's note: notice the "west side" in the back. That guy is truly gangster.

While celebrating, Mina believed that there would be no better way to enjoy his Newcastle than to drink it out of (a recently cleaned) "The Cup."


On a side note, I'd like to welcome back Dr. Nader Attia who has been in California for the past 3 months. He will be staying with us on a semi-permanant basis as he will be doing his residency in Garden City for the next 3 years. Congrats Dr. Attia!
And while this has nothing to do with our visit to Red Coat, I recently played tennis with Amy Jarvis (Joe's wife for those of you who don't know). She was kind enough...well actually she was more than willing to... snap a photo with the cup for the pure comedy of it. She's a trooper...Joe, not so much.
Once again...enjoy bitches.
Wednesday, June 20, 2007
Keep the Cup
First. . . it appears that Mina gets great sexual pleasure by putting a large metal and granite bowl on his crotch. . . . take a look at his expression. . . . I don't mean to judge. . . but. . . get some help. . .
Second. . . I heard that Fuji was trying to breastfeed the cup. . . again. . . get some help.
Both of you. . .get some help
I have called for a special meeting of the Coptic Ryder Cup Executive Committee and we are discussing the appropriate penalty for stealing the Cup.
The following penalties are being discussed. Failure to comply with these penalties may be grounds for denial of entry to future Coptic Ryder Cups.
Penalty for Mina Grace:
Re-create the famous figure skating picture (must wear all white with a red Beret)
Sing "I'm a little tee pot" on video tape
Penalty for Fuji
Plastic surgery to reduce his C-Cups down to B-Cups
Personal chef for the older team for a period of one year
Tuesday, June 19, 2007
THE CUP IS OURS!

First and foremost..."The Cup" is ours. How long it is ours depends on you. A short list of demands has been prepared, mind you, this isn't a final list. I'm sure there will be more to come...

1. Mark has to lose 30 lbs and be a size 36 waist.
2. The team must karaoke to the team song, Rick Astley's "Never gonna give you up".
3. Dan and Jarvis have to decree on video that they will stop touching each other inappropriately.
4. Karim must stick a whole "CHIARA" in his mouth and swallow it.
A preliminary negotiation with Mark Michail earlier today proved to be unfruitful as the following demands were met with, "You can shove them up my ass!" Why Mark insists on having things shoved up his ass is beyond me. He further threatened me by saying he would post alleged pictures of Mina Grace wearing a certain outfit. And swore that, "Mina Grace will never find a female date in all of North America, although Brian Boitano said he's interested." He then threatened me with promises of posting "dirty jokes" that my father (MY FATHER!) had allegedly said. While we all know my father has a more liberal sense of humor than most other Egyptian fathers, there is no need to bring the elderly into this.
In reality, all I see are empty threats. Empty threats that Mark cannot go through with because he doesn't have the means to do so. I see a desperate man willing to say whatever he can in order to get "HIS" precious cup back. So until our demands are met we will be keeping the cup. Just so we don't rob the older team of seeing their precious cup, we will post daily pictures of the younger team enjoying their time with the cup...





Enjoy bitches.
NEW FLASH!
Monday, June 18, 2007
Wanted - the Coptic Ryder Cup and these two stupid idiots


Monday, June 4, 2007
OLDER TEAM WINS
The team was presented with the Coptic Ryder Cup Trophy. Team Captain Mark Michail has decided to give each player the Cup for one month. The self-appointed MVP Dan Awad was given the Cup for the month of June. Dan stated "the wedding picture is coming off the mantle for this!"
In a sad moment, an unidentified team member from the younger team placed the blame for the loss of the younger team on team captain Andrew Isaac. I quote "we should have put together two solid team to make sure we got two wins". . .
The winning captain, Mark Michail, was quoted as saying, "The only thing worse than the younger team losing like that was me acting like a 4 year old after I 3-putted from 5 feet away. . . . . ok maybe what happened between the 3rd and 4th hole on Saturday morning was worse also."
The least valuable player award was presented to Joe Elias who somehow managed to lose both matches 4 and 3. In fact, Joe Elias has not won a match the past two years. . .
The final points are as follows:
Older team
Miro - 2.5 points
Peter - 2.5 points
Dan - 2.0 points
Mark 2.0 points
Asem 1.5 points
Karim 1.0 point
Joe J. 1.0 point
Charlie 1.0 point
Sam .5 point
Joe A. a couple of nice putts and chips
Total 14 points
Younger team
Eddie 2.5 points
George 2.5 points
Mina 1.5 points
Andy 1.0 point
Mike 1.0 point
Alfred 1.0 point
Amgad 1.0 point
John 1.0 point
Joe M. .5 point
Joe E. a liter of Grey Goose, one monster drive, and one good putt on saturday morning.
Total 12 points
Friday, June 1, 2007
IT BEGINS
As Captain of the older team, I would like to remind my team members to always remember to practice good sportsmanship. Some suggestions include not laughing out loud after beating a younger team 8 and 7, not laughing at juju after he puts his drive into the woods for the 8th time, and not smiling after you win a hole by 3 strokes. I know it may he hard to do these things. . . but please try. . .
With that said. . . . Andy, Juju, Beesh, Al, Fuji, Mina, John, Eddie, Amgad, and Eddie's cousin. . . . SORRY . . . but this is going to be worse than the paintball beating of 2000. You guys have NO CHANCE . . . . .
Thursday, May 31, 2007
THE RULES
OUT OF BOUNDS. Take the drop ONE club lengths from where the ball was last in play. OUT OF BOUNDS IS USUALLY MARKED BY RED STAKES AND/OR RED LINES. On a tee shot, player may take a provisional tee shot if first shot is unplayable. A ONE SHOT PENALTY STROKE WILL APPLY!!
WATER HAZARD: If ball goes over water hazard and does not clear the water hazard, the drop is taken 2 clubs lengths from where it entered the water hazard. A ONE SHOT PENALTY STROKE WILL APPLY!!
PUTTING: All players must be on the green prior to any player putting and the normal order of putting must be followed. Flag is pulled during putting and must be in the cup when chipping. ALL PLAYERS MUST MARK THEIR BALL WITH A COIN ETC. PLEASE. . .NO TALKING WHILE A GUY IS PUTTING. . . .
MARKING BALL: All players must MARK THEIR BALL.
MULLIGANS: MULLIGAN can be taken for TEE shots Only. One MULLIGAN PER 18 Holes per TEAM is permitted DURING THE BEST BALL Match Play ONLY. ONE MULLIGAN PER 9 HOLES IS PERMITTED DURING THE SINGLES MATCH. NO MULLIGAN DURING THE SCRAMBLE MATCHES
PACE OF PLAY: ALL PLAYERS MUST PLAY READY GOLF TO ENSURE THAT A ROUND CAN BE COMPLETED IN APPROX. 4 1/2 HOURS. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD A ROUND TAKE MORE THAN 5 HOURS. KARIM ERSAN CAN TAKE ALL THE TIME IN THE WORLD IF THE 2 FOOT PUTT WILL HAVE AN IMPACT ON THE MATCH, OTHERWISE . . . EVERYONE SHOULD BE ABLE TO STAY AT A 4 ½ HOUR PACE.. . IF YOU LOSE A BALL, LOOK FOR IT FOR 30 SECONDS. . PLEASE BE PREPARED TO LOSE A LOT OF BALLS. PLEASE BRING A MINIMUM OF 2 DOZEN BALLS.
FOLLOWING THE SCHEDULED FORMAT: ALL PLAYERS MUST FOLLOW THE FORMAT PROVIDED FOR IN THE SCHEDULE. IT IS NOT PERMITTED TO CHANGE THE FORMAT EVEN IF ALL PLAYERS PLAYING IN YOUR FOURSOME AGREE. TO BE BLUNT, YOU CAN”T CHANGE THE SINGLES MATCHES TO A TWO MAN MATCH PLAY SCRAMBLE FORMAT BECAUSE ALL THE GUYS AGREE.
THE REMAINING RULES OF GOLF
DUE TO THE VARIED EXPERIENCE LEVELS OF THE GOLFERS, THE REMAINING RULES OF GOLF WILL BE FOLLOWED IN The SPIRIT OF THE RULE AND NOT THE LETTER OF THE RULE. FOR EXAMPLE . . . IF A PLAYER GROUNDS HIS CLUB IN A HAZARD THERE IS NO PENALTY.
ALL PLAYERS MUST ARRIVE AND BE READY TO GOLF A MIN. OF 15 MINUTES PRIOR TO THE SCHEDULED TEE TIME.. IF YOU NOT READY AND AT THE TEE BOX, YOUR TEAM WILL FOREFIT THE MATCH. IF YOU FORGET TO GET SOMETHING TO DRINK, TOO BAD.
LET US ALL REMEMBER THAT THIS TOURNAMENT IS FOR FUN AND THE WINNER GETS NOTHING – NO MONEY IS ON THE LINE..
LET US ALL PRACTICE GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP
Player additions, Final Format and Scoring, and Food.
We have added two players for a total of 20. The new player for the younger team is Eddie Gobran's cousin and the new player for the older team is another Friend of Charlie, Miro.
Therefore, the format will return to the original format:
Saturday Morning 9:00 am Shotgun start SUNDANCE COURSE - 5 Two-Man Scramble Matches (2 Points each)
Saturday Afternoon - 4:30 Shotgun start TORCH COURSE - 6 Singles Matches (1 Point each)
Sunday Morning - 9:00 am Shotgun start TORCH COURSE - 5 Two-Man Best Ball Matches (2 Points each)
PLEASE BRING THE APPROPRIATE COLORED SHIRT - OLDER TEAM (BLACK & BLUE) YOUNGER TEAM (RED & WHITE)
ALL PLAYERS MUST BE AT THE CLUBHOUSE 15 MINUTES PRIOR TO THE TEE TIMES!!!!
THE GOAL FOR THE PACE OF PLAY IS 4 1/2 HOURS. THEREFORE, IF IT TAKES YOU 2 1/2 HOURS TO PLAY NINE. PLAYER FASTER!!!!!!!!
Total Point are 26. Older team needs 13 points to retain, Younger team needs 13 1/2 points to win.
The pairings for Saturday's matches will be announced on Friday night. The pairings for Sunday will be announced on Saturday night.
Food.
This year will be bringing a limited amount of food as we will be having the cookout on Saturday night at the clubhouse. We will be supplying water, beer, snacks, pop, and hot dogs/brats for lunch etc. . . We will probably have dinner on Friday night at a local restaurant etc. . . It is anticipated that the cost for those items will be between 5-10 per guy.
PLEASE CLEAN UP AFTER YOURSELF
Upon Arrival please make sure to check-in and make payment arrangements for the outstanding balance.
THE FINAL RULES FOR THE TOURNAMENT WILL BE PROVIDED LATER. . .
"Give a hoot, Dont Pollute"
Wednesday, May 30, 2007
A look back at the blog
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Tuesday, May 29, 2007
Congratulations Mark


As expected, Mark managed to incorporate his most beloved thing in the world into his proposal...food. Chocolate to be specific. Go figure, it's Mark.

It's been rumored that it took Mary a good 20-30 seconds to notice that the plate said "Will You Marry Me." It took a befuddled Mark to blurt out "Would you just read the cake already?!" Smooth.

So here's to Mark and Mary, congratulations on your engagement. Word of advice: Learn to smile. You'll have to do it often from now until the honeymoon. Cheers!

Friday, May 25, 2007
Profile of the Older Team

Peter Fanous
Not much is known about Peter. However, there are rumors that he missed a 3 foot putt during a match last year that would have won a match for his team. Im thinking him and Karim will get along just fine.
Strength-Driving
Weakness-The Green Goblin
Sam Tanios
Probably the older team's best player if not the best player overall. Sam wow'd many last year in his inaugural Ryder Cup and he plans to do the same this year.
Strength-Driving
Weakness-He's a Chicago sports fan
Charlie Schnuda
Charlie struggled at last year's Ryder Cup as he returned from a devastating shoulder injury. He has recently battled depression because his beloved Chicago Sports teams have choked so much lately. But more importantly, which Chuck will show up this year? Mark is hoping its the Chuck of old. Charlie is the older team's wildcard.
Strength-short game
Weakness-injuries

Mark Michail
Is Mark hungry for the Cup or is he just hungry for another pizza? Hard to tell from this picture. Im just worried he might swallow his tongue if he doesnt get food soon. The creator of this event is still looking for a marquee ryder cup victory to hang his hat on. The older team's tainted victory not withstanding. And while the question remains, who will win this years Ryder Cup, a more important concern might be, Will Mark finally see his penis?
Strength-Iron play
Weakness-Endurance(have you seen his belly?)

Karim Ersan
The "Putt heard round the World" as some would recall. Karim's infamous "wide right" at the 2005 Ryder Cup is easily the most memorable event in the Cup's history. Its one of those events where everyone knows exactly where they were when it happened a la Kennedy getting shot and 9/11. To Karim's credit, he has rebounded from the mishap. But will the nightmares come back on Sunday for Karim?
Strength-Smoking a pack in 9 holes
Weakness-putting when it counts

Joe Jarvis
Are the rumors true? Did Jarvis really pose for Dan in a thong? If so, the Coptic Ryder Cup of America may impose sanctions on the Older team for this grave indiscretion. As for Joe's golf game, consistency is his biggest issue. Can play great at times, can play like poop others.
Strength-according to Dan, "the dog in a bathtub"
Weakness-Bowel Problems during match

Joe Awad
The amateur of the group, its tough to tell what Joe will bring to the table. Known mostly for his Big Gulps and his propensity to clap when shooting a bucket in basketball, its been years since Joe has done anything competitive except Pocket Pool(where he ranks #1 in the world).
Strengths-Hole in one playing Pocket pool once
Weakness-Boston Weddings
Playing in his 3rd Ryder Cup, Asem is a veteran of this kind of format. "Asem is a tough competitor and I expect to come out and play hard. However, if I happen to be matched up against him, Id kick his ass", friend and opponent John Iskander said. Will the bad blood between these two spill over on Sunday?
Strength-Putting
Weakness-Easily intimidated

Dan Awad
Dan is recently recovering from a vacation at his favorite spot, San Francisco. He obviously picked up some weird habits there(please see above). Alas, Dan is probably the most improved golfer from one year ago and plans to make a run at the MVP trophy this year. Will his back hold up enough through the weekend?
Strength-Consistency
Weakness-Jarvis in a thong
In honor of Nader
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
History of the Coptic Ryder Cup
This year we will also remember our dear friend, Nader Hafzalla who passed away in June of last year. Nader may not have been the best golfer, but he was clearly the most unique dressed golfer. His humor, sportsmanship, and attire will forever be missed.
In 2005, the Cup was held at Shanty Creek Resort in Bellaire, Michigan. The younger team won in dramatic ending when Karim Ersan playing in the last pairing missed a putt on the 18th hole.
In 2006, the Cup was held at The Chief and Hawkeyes Eye Resort also in Bellaire, Michigan. The older team took a lead on Saturday and never looked back completing the victory on Sunday afternoon.
This year, the Cup will be held at A-Ga-Ming Gold Resort in Kewadin, Michigan. The field has increased to 18 and play has been adjusted to 45 holes instead of 54 holes.
10 days and counting. . . .
Monday, May 21, 2007
Final Team Rosters and Schedule
1. Andrew Isaac, Troy, Michigan - Team Captain
2. Joe Elias, Harper Woods, Michigan
3. Mike Bishay, Sterling Heights, Michigan
4. Alfred Ishak, Royal Oak, Michigan
5. Joe Messieha, Sterling Heights, Michigan
6. Mina Grace, Rochester Hills, Michigan
7. John Iskander, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
8. Amgad Awadalla, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
9, Eddie Gobran, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
OLDER TEAM
1. Mark Michail, Troy, Michigan - Team Captain
2. Dan Awad, Berkley, Michigan
3. Joe Jarvis, Birmingham, Michigan
4. Karim Ersan, Sterling Heights, Michigan
5. Joe Awad, Royal Oak, Michigan
6. Charlie Schnuda, Chicago, Illinois
7. SamTanios, Chicago, Illinois
8. Ausem Estafanous, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
9. Peter Fanous, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Team Colors:
Younger Team: Red and White (red on Sunday and white on Saturday)
Older Team: Black and Blue (black on Sunday and blue on Saturday)
This year each team will be wearing matching shirt colors. Both courses require collared shirts on the course. Please bring the appropriate colored shirts
Schedule:
Friday:
4:00 Arrive and check-in -
5:00 Optional 9 hole practice - torch lake course or sundance course
8:00 Dinner/Introduction/Pairings
Saturday
8:00 Meet at clubhouse/range - SUNDANCE COURSE
8:50 All players in carts
9:00 Shotgun start - 18 hole matches FORMAT TBD (holes 17, 18 & 1)
2:00 Meet at Condo for scoring/Lunch
4:30 Shotgun start - 9 Hole Singles matches (6-7) matches - TORCH COURSE
7:30 BBQ Cookout at Clubhouse
Sunday
8:00 Meet at clubhouse/range - TORCH COURSE
8:50 All players in carts
9:00 Shotgun start - 18 hole matches FORMAT TBD (holes 17, 18 & 1)
2:30 TROPHY PRESENTATION AND AWARD PRESENTATION
More info to follow
Profile of Young Team

Eddie Gobran
Maybe the team's best player, Eddie will need to bring his A game up-north. His recent play in the States has turned some heads. Joe M and Eddie recently defeated Mark and Karim in a scramble. A foreshadow perhaps?
Strength-Iron play
Weakness-women from Windsor
Mina Grace
A newcomer to golf, Mina will be making his inaugural Cup appearance. Though his game has looked good in the beginning, the rigors of Up North golf are nothing to scoff at. Mina is the Young Team's wildcard.
Strength-Just bought Nike Slingshots
Weakness-novice to tournament play
Michael BishayFresh from finishing law school, Mike plans on making a big splash at this year's Ryder Cup. Mike was one of the few bright spots on the young team last year going 2-0. But like Al, Mike has been drinking heavily as seen in this picture. They will need a more sober Mike if they are to get by.
Strength-recovery shots
Weakness-Driving
John Iskander
Hampered by back problems in Cups past, John looks to rebound from last year's performance. "I have full faith that John will come back and be the John of old" Team Captain, Andrew Isaac said. To John's credit, he has been rehabbing in anticipation of this event.
Strength-inappropriate pick-up lines
Weakness-Smoking
Joe Messeiha
Joe has been welcomed with open arms this year after serving two years on the older team. A much more improved player as of late, his long drives have become a thing to be in awe of. His short game, not so much. If Joe's short game was as good as his cooking, the Young Team would run away with the Cup.
Strength-Cooking
Weakness-His own boobies
Joe Elias
Joe struggled last year with his game and some thought the weight loss had a lot to do with it. Lately, Joe has rediscovered his love for pizza and according to him, "has been hitting bombs" off the tee. Can the coptic version of John Daly be consistent though?
Strength-Monster Tee Shots
Weakness-Boobies at the Strip Club
Andrew Isaac
After struggling early in the season, Andrew seems to be rounding into form. His hatred for golf last year has been supplanted by his hatred of the older team, especially his arch-nemesis Mark Michail(who has still yet to beat Andy head to head). Coined "Chemical Ali" by friend and teammate Joe Elias, Andrew has been allowed the use of drugs during this years Cup play. Will it be enough?
Strength-Battle tested Cup player
Weakness-The 3 B's of Life….Beer, Bitches and Brauts
Alfred Ishak
Coming off a year of absence, Alfred has been doing a lot of drinking to get his mind off how bad his games been. His DNP last year attributed to the Young Team's loss and they will need him in tip-top form if they are to regain the Cup.
Strength-Consistent tee shots
Weakness-short game
Profile of older team later this week........
Monday, May 7, 2007
Who still has not made the deposit
Andy Isaac -
Joe Elias
Joe Messeiha
Alfred Ishak
Paul Kaldas
Andy, Juju, and Fuji - what can I say. . . Andy, you have fallen to the level of Juju and Fuji with regards to being responsible. . . . it is truly a sad sad day my friend. . . . . how does it feel to be included with such notorious company.
Juju and Fuji. . . . . . . . . .Come on. . . . give me some good reasons. . . . did your dog eat your credit card? did you misplace your cell phone and had no access to another phone. . . . PLEASE. . . . I want something creative. . . . . . . .
Alfred, I will give you a pass for a couple days. Miriam's wedding. . . etc. . . .
Paul. . . I suspect that you are in the middle of finals. . . I will also give you a pass for a couple of days.
Why Karim Should Never Drive a Cart

As we all know, the ryder cup is fast approaching. So in order to have a fun, safe time I am asking and pleading with the older team that they do not let Karim drive a cart at any point during the weekend. We all know what can happen when he gets behind the wheel of a cart...it's not pretty.
Karim is easily provoked and can't be trusted behind the wheel of a golf cart. Ask Eddie and Juju, they would know. As you can see, they were last year's victims of Karim's road rage. Luckily Eddie fell on top of Juju and not vice versa, that would have been catastrophic...not to mention extremely painful for Eddie.
We were lucky this time. Both Joe and Eddie came out of the accident without injury. The cart, on the other hand, is another story. Karim's blind rage did manage to take a victim...the golf cart.
So please do the right thing. Keep Karim away from the steering wheel, DO NOT LET HIM DRIVE!! Not just for our sakes, but think of the golf carts too.

I mean seriously...is that the face of a man who should be driving a golf cart?







