The Greyhawk Invitational is a prestigious event with a storied history. Representing one of the DGA’s two majors on the calendar, Greyhawk boasts two 18 hole championship style courses – Talon, a tree-lined parkland course with a harrowing stretch of finishing holes, and Predator, a links inspired course that features wide fairways, undulating green surrounds, and an exhilarating final stretch that will surely produce some eagles and birdies in this year’s installment of the GH Invitational. 

A Division

Evan Hammond & Matt MacIntyre

If you polled the DGA, this team would likely be voted as the odds on favourite. Partly because Hammond has played the Greyhawk courses approximately 318 times in the past 3 years, but also because MacIntyre is the DGA’s version of a Patrick Reed/Bryson Dechambeau/Rory Sabbatini type of player, not for his proclivity to cheat, to bomb the ball unforeseen distances, or willingness to use a mini putt ball while wearing a cowboy hat, but simply because everyone hates his guts. People want to see this team crash and burn, but will they? Hammond will be gunning for his second major win of the year and the DGA individual points race, while MacIntrye will also be looking for his second win of the year after an impressive win alongside Chad Keohane at Manderley. Expect an eclectic mix of cart music, several “fuck golfs”, and enough “check” to blow your god damned mind.

Shaun Crook & Ryan Raven

A fan favourite. An embodiment of etiquette, class, and respect. But enough about Shaun Crook. These two are quite familiar with each other’s games – they made a formidable run in Greyhawk’s 2019 installment of the 2v2 match play, falling just short of the finals. Afterward, Raven delivered a speech that mentioned “I” a whopping 18 times, and “We” exactly zero times. For those who know Raven best, this comes as no surprise, but we cannot downplay this team’s home field advantage. Keohane and Craig will have to show their steely resolve as Raven is known for his patented reverse stare down mid backswing – an unsettling maneuver that has shaken many to their core (Dillon James still on IR). Both will be seeking their first win of the 2020 season.

Chad Keohane & Kyle Craig

On paper, this team has flown under the radar. Keohane is treating the season’s second and final major like the RBC Scramble – sandbagging his way to a double-digit handicap before tee-off. However, anyone who has been following the DGA since its inception knows that these are two decorated players – Keohane has 4 career wins including a major, while Craig has 4 wins including 2 majors. This is a team that can do it all, but is it their time? On Sunday, fellow competitors will be looking out on Snapchat for Craig – anything that shows up accompanied by the caption “it’s lit!” will surely spell trouble for the field. Caption game – fire. Filter game – on fleek. Golf game – remains to be seen…

Matt Wing & Ben Milinkovich

The DGA’s most decorated player, three time major winner, and keeper of stats (coincidence?) Ben Milinkovich may have drawn a tough matchup this Sunday. According to ELIAS sports bureau, golfers playing alongside Matt MacIntyre averaged a whopping 6 strokes above their average score. Another challenge facing Milinkovich might be his partner, Matt Wing, who will be playing in his first ever DGA event. Battling is nothing new to Matt Wing, who regularly battles his fellow members at Brockville during their Saturday games, and also battles an 80+ yard slice with every club except the putter. Milinkovich already boasts an albatross this year and according to sources has been in full major season prep mode, his daily routine has been rumoured to look like – bag of chips for dinner, 37 games of Warzone, a random craft beer, 13 bowel movements and a maximum of 3 hours of sleep… DGA – watch out.

A Division Projected Standings

Hammond + MacIntyre: -12
Raven + Crook: -10
Craig + Keohane: -9
Milinkovich + Wing: -6

B Division

Ryan Dillon and Alex Masson

Team chemistry will be the only thing that holds these two back as Heavy’s beloved Tampa Bay Buccaneers take on Masson’s Broncos on Sunday. A quick start will be key for these two as kick off is slated right around when these two DGA Winners will be making their way to the 1^st tee of the second round. Dillon is coming off an impressive win at Manderly, while Masson is looking for his first win since the 2018 Otty Lake Invitational.

Pat Theriault and Scott Quinn

Quinn, the DGA’s most boastful player, is looking to take home his 2^nd career major. He should feel comfortable at Greyhawk, as it is the home to the famed almost hole-in-one. His partner comes into the Greyhawk Invitiational red-hot. After winning the B-Division’s first major of the year, Theriault got the call to the big time to caddy for Evan Hammond in the A-Division at the Manderly Mayhem. The only thing standing in their way of a 2^nd career major is a potential rules infraction, as both players have made it clear they not only have cheated, they will try to again. Their playing partners will have to keep their eyes on them at all times to avoid a Patrick Reed-esque situation.  

Cody Willcott and Berry van Donselaar

This is the team Vegas has pegged to take home the title. Known as Team Putter Smash, this squad will have to get over their anger issues if things start to go awry. They should have their fair share of pars and birdies, but limiting the big scores will be key to their success. Van Donseelar, also known as ‘The Foreigner’ has never played Greyhawk but his long ball spray and pray technique should fit the course well. Willcott’s short game may be the kryptonite for this team success as the putter forged from solid gold has been known to let him down at times.

Justin Hanes and Richard Theriault

Thankfully for this duo, Sunday’s forecast has cleared. Even the tiniest potential of rain presents the possibility of this team ripping at the seams, literally. There may have been a contingency plan in place, but is there a contingency plan for Hanes’ chronic slice? If the first few holes go poorly, don’t expect a lot of chatter coming from this pair – Hanes has been known for long bouts of silence, poopiness, and a strange habit of making his friend’s fathers pay for his food at the turn. His teammate, Richard Theriault, will be doing his best to reign Hanes in and limit the variables. Expect remarkably consistent tee heights, a robot-like pre shot routine, and a significant number of club tosses. Fans have observed a direct correlation between Theriault’s pace of play and the number of beverages he has consumed – for everyone’s sake, let’s hope he has a 6 pack in tow.

B Division Projected Standings

Wilcott + van Donselaar: +19
Dillon + Masson: +21
Theriault + Quinn: +21
Hanes + Theriault: +24