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The Invitational Shootout

Two-Person Scramble Charity Golf Event

Les is More Again: Grandfather-Grandson Duo Shines at 2025 Invitational Shootout

June 8, 2025 by retlaw17

LES-BROTHERSA legendary chapter was written in Shootout history as George Les captured a record-setting sixth Invitational Shootout title—this time with his grandson, also named George Les. The dynamic duo carded a blistering 63 (-9) to top the leaderboard and leave a legacy so long, it might need its own cart.

“This kid’s got ice in his veins and a backswing smoother than mine in ’03,” quipped the elder Les, polishing the trophy. “I told him before we teed off, ‘You just focus on bombing drives and making putts—I’ll handle the intimidation.’”

The win at the 2025 Invitational Shootout marks Les’ third different partner championship pairing, adding George Jr. to a hall-of-fame list that includes Dominic Dallio and Paul Manolitsis.

Greg Adams and Danny Hanigan

Greg Adams and Danny Hanigan

Legends Division glory went to the crafty combo of Greg Adams and Danny Hanigan, who edged out the competition with a surgical 64 (-8).
Meanwhile, in the Super Legends Division, longtime contenders Pat Grant and Jim Keaty rolled back the years—and probably a few putts—to claim victory with steady play and enough sunscreen to cover a Little League team.

Other notables:

Longest Drive: Connor Glick, who reportedly sent one 290 yards after claiming “he was just trying to keep it in play.”

Closest to Pin (Hole 3): Mickey McDonnell, who celebrated his dart by yelling, “I meant to do that!”—even before the ball landed.

Closest to Pin (Hole 17): George Les, because apparently, he’s also good at darts.

Post-round, Shootout veteran Joe Hill added, “Every year I think I’ve seen everything at this event—and then George wins again with a new partner. I’m starting to think he’s cloning them.”

As the sun set over George W. Dunne, fans and players alike buzzed about the next chapter. One thing’s for sure: the Shootout isn’t just a tournament—it’s a legacy factory.

Filed Under: 2025, Featured

McMouw Cup 2025 Recap: A Victory for the Ages, and a Loss for the Generations

June 8, 2025 by retlaw17

MICK-RYAN-LARRYIn an inspiring display of resilience, questionable club selection, and relentless trash talk, Mickey McDonnell and Ron Mouw emerged victorious in the 2025 edition of the McMouw Cup, posting a mighty 85 at George Dunne National to take down the father-son duo of Larry McDonnell and his rookie son Ryan, who carded a valiant-but-wobbly 93.

Let’s be clear: this wasn’t just a win — it was a statement. A statement that said, “We may not be good, but we are better than you.”

For Ron and Mickey, this triumph marks another glorious chapter in their chaotic legacy at The Invitational Shootout. For Larry and Ryan? Well… they got a trophy too. Just not the kind you’d put on the mantle.

Ryan, making his much-hyped Shootout debut, came in with high expectations, a sweet swing, and a brand-new polo. Unfortunately, golf had other plans. His welcome to the McMouw Cup included missed putts, lost balls, and enough unsolicited advice from his dad to qualify for a teaching credential. Meanwhile, Larry brought years of experience — just none of it helpful that day.

Despite the spirited efforts of Team McDonnell Jr. and Sr., the wheels slowly came off somewhere around Hole 5, rolled into the rough, and were never seen again. By the back nine, their dreams of a comeback were floating in the pond — possibly along with one of their wedges.

Mickey, never one to miss a moment of celebration or mockery, seized the opportunity in true Shootout fashion. With a gleam in his eye and a flair for public humiliation, he presented Larry and Ryan with a garish trophy that read: “Worst Father/Son Golf Team” — a heartfelt tribute to their historic 93.

Ron Mouw

Ron Mouw

But he didn’t stop there. No, sir. With the confidence of a man who just found the fairway for the second time all day, Mickey also awarded Larry and Ryan the honor for 2025, 2026, and 2027, citing “anticipated future performance trends” and a commitment to consistency.

The McMouw Cup continues to be a cornerstone of Invitational Shootout lore — part rivalry, part comedy show, part experimental athletic tragedy. And while Ron and Mickey get to bask in the warm, mostly undeserved glow of victory, Larry and Ryan walk away with something even more valuable: a giant target on their back for next year… and a participation trophy no one will let them forget.

Congratulations to Ron and Mickey, champions of the 2025 McMouw Cup — and to Larry and Ryan, our reigning Worst Father/Son Team four years running. May your next round be better. It almost has to be.

Filed Under: 2025, Featured, McMouw Cup

PGA Tour’s Zurich Classic Follows Shootout Format

April 19, 2025 by retlaw17

ZURICH-CLASSICAs the top players on the PGA Tour compete this weekend in the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, fans watching on national TV will be treated to an excitingly different for professional tournament golf. In what started at the 1981 Walt Disney World National Team Championship, two-person teams compete in New Orleans to become Zurich Classic champions.

Although this format is unique to most viewers, fans of The Invitational Shootout have enjoyed the non-stop excitement of two-person teams since the Tournament debuted in 1994. 29 times The Shootout has crowned the top two-person golf scramble in the Midwest. Now the PGA Tour uses the same recipe that Shootout fans have become accustomed to since Mike Roach and Walter Lis won the inaugural event at the Links at Carillon in 1994.

“I’ll be honest” said Shootout Competition Committee Chairman and 2004 Champion Joe Hill. “I’m not surprised the PGA Tour followed our lead and used the same rules, structure and format that we’ve perfected over the years. The Shootout pioneered this type of event and it’s actually quite flattering to see the PGA Tour is now using everything we created.”

“Make no mistake, the Zurich Classic has a long way to go before it can match The Invitational Shootout” said Lifetime Achievement Award winner Mick McDonnell. “It’s nice to see Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry on the same team, but do you think they could compete with our champions? I seriously doubt it. A two-person scramble is an entirely different beast and typically takes years for golfers to learn how to excel in this type of format.”

In addition to defending champions McIlroy and Lowry, top teams this week in the Zurich Classic include Aaron Rai and Sahith Theegala, Thomas Detry and Robert MacIntyre, Collin Morikawa and Kurt Kitayama, Victor Perez and Matthieu Pavon, and Canadians Adam Hadwin and Nick Taylor. How would some of these teams measure up to the best teams at The Invitational Shootout?

“Obviously we would be happy to host any of the teams from the Zurich Classic at the Invitational Shootout” said Joe Hill. “However, just because they’re PGA Tour players doesn’t mean they would automatically be wearing wool jackets in the Champions Ring of Honor. I’ll guarantee that a living legend like King George Les wouldn’t be even slightly intimidated by Rory or Collin Morikawa.”

Whether Zurich Classic teams would do well against the Shootout’s best is still unknown. What we do know is the Invitational Shootout will continue to break new ground as the premier two-person scramble golf tournament in the Midwest.

Filed Under: 2025, Featured Tagged With: George Les, Joe Hill, Mick McDonnell, Mike Howley, Mike Roach, Ray Shinkle, Walter Lis

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