Clearwater 2026 Recap

Gent's,

Thanks to all who participated in the 2026 trip, it was one of the best trips I've had in my 25 year history. We had 31 different guys play at least one game this year!

As I started a few years ago, and as a result of requests from non-attendees, I've expanded the recipient list to include those on my Master's list so you can see what you missed!

First Timers: Thanks to the "first timers" for taking the leap and joining the 25 year tradition: Tim Feltenberger, Tyrique Thomas, Mark Brady, Tyler Quick, and Vaclav "V". Great adding you guys to the trip and you are all forever "part of the club" and welcome back anytime on future trips!

Game Count: Game count was VERY good, with a new record of 188 total games played with a "workup format" most of the time which kept people playing and the games competitive. 5 guys played 40 games or more, listed below. If you want your individual number, let me know and I'll send it to you.

Player	Games
Giordano	54
Prestegaard	51
Scott	44
Drerup	42
Markley	40

Win Percentage: I don't recall it ever being so close, with 9 guys north of a 60% win percentage, it was a very competitive trip! Just 1 win separated 1st and 2nd, and with 70.6% Yours Truly squeaked it out over the running 2-year winner, Tyler Turner with 69.2%. Any game can be pointed out, but perhaps the head to head game on the last day that went to 28-26 was the game to point to, what a battle! If you want to know your win percentage, let me know and I'll tell you.

Group Photo: It is attached, since people arrived/departed different days/different times, my apologies that not everyone was in the photo who participated in the trip.

Video/photo's: I created a shared Dropbox folder so people can upload photo's & video's taken and view them. I also provided permission to see all the other prior year photo's I have taken. Feel free to view or upload yours to the appropriate folder(s): https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/dzr71jj43yxkxfx2mqsu9/AAh2g0Qr6vDqguOjEVPfZLI?rlkey=fbq10etiun917c6wi5vbdiusk&dl=0

Sunday Dinner: It was awesome to see our largest group ever as 19 of us dined together at a Amazing new spot, Mandalay Prime Steakhouse. As always, the cherry on top of a wonderful trip! 

Save the Date: The 2027 Clearwater trip is already set, playing March 4th - March 7th.