Carrington Kicks Competition in the Taint!

North Myrtle Beach, S.C.

August 28, 2010

The Pineapple Cup's own Nature Boy, Lindsay Carrington, ran away with the 2010 Pineapple Cup: WAR GAMES! in striking similarity to Ric Flair's 1992 Royal Rumble win. Carrington relied on a steady driver and putter to lay his hands on the trophy he helped create.

"I know it won't show, but in a way I'm humbled by this victory. Mentally I was ready for this weekend, starting with the Ipod playing "Man in the Mirror" as I drove into Caledonia. It certainly helped that I was paired with two veteran players, Mark Wilson and Andrew Tucker, to make the fabulous Four Horsemen of the Pineapple Cup. The energy between our team was amazing - we were rooting for each other the whole time."

The 2010 Pineapple Cup marked a deviation from the traditional Ryder Cup format. Instead, competitors were drawn into three teams of three players. The competition then resembled a rumble over 54 holes.

Carrington's 2010 triumph marks the second year in a row in which a Pineapple Cup Committee member claimed the coveted trophy.

PINEAPPLE CUP 2010: WAR GAMES!!

THE COMMITTEE in conjunction with WCW will present the first ever Pineapple Cup 2010: WAR GAMES on Aug 27th and 28th in beautiful North Myrtle Beach, SC. WAR GAMES is a 9-man, 3-team no holds barred event featuring various contests over 54 holes. The 9 athletes expected to compete in WAR GAMES are: Andrew Tucker, Lindsay Carrington, Mark Wilson, Jeff Wilson, Tug Maude, Morgan Dowtin, Boone Smith, Alex Yates, and Preston Yates. Teams will be announced at the opening ceremonies on Thursday night, Aug 26th. The athletes are expected to compete in formats of 2 best ball of 3, individual match play, and WOLF. Exact scoring will be outlined prior to the event. As previously announced, this year’s venues will be the Surf and Dunes Clubs.

Like all great enterprises, the PC has been forced to make adjustments in the post-economic meltdown world in which we now live. While dropping from 16 participants last year to 9 this year is difficult, THE COMMITTEE is excited about the product that it has put together. THE COMMITTEE also strongly suggests that players stick around on Sunday for a full day of all that Myrtle has to offer. A number of participants will be spending Sunday night and driving back early on Monday.

Defending champion Andrew Tucker seems excited as well, “I really didn't think it was possible to make the Pineapple Cup any more exciting for me. I was wrong. I feel like this is really taking the PC back to its roots, not only in the cut throat matches but in the all day beach celebration to follow on Sunday. I am fired up. I can think of no better way to defend my crown than WAR GAMES. When I think back to my childhood I see drop kicks, top rope flying elbows, and a whole lot of figure four leg locks. I plan on taking the intensity that these warriors taught me at that young age and translating it into my game in Myrtle. I will leave you with one thought: To be the man, you've got to beat the man....and right now, I'm the man. Come and get it. WOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!"

Pineapple Cup Implicated in Derby Betting Ring

Charlotte, N.C. --
Rumor swirl that the Pineapple Cup was recently involved in a Kentucky Derby gambling ring. When confronted with the allegations about the Cup's involvement, current champion Andrew Tucker stated "I would never do anything to jeopardize the integrity of the Pineapple Cup. My goal is simply to increase the legacy that this great trophy represents. For those honored enough to be at the unveiling of the trophy at Commissoner Carrington's 2008 Kentucky Derby party, they will remember that the Cup was hoisted by numerous participants and used as a giant beer chalice. Were those actions deemed disrespectful at the time, or even now? No. The Pineapple Cup trophy acts as a symbol of the greatest golf trip in the world. Beer chugging and gambling are aspects of the trip and therefore should not be looked down upon when associated with and incorporated with the trophy."

No sanctions are expected after investigation by Commissioner Carrington and Committeman Mark Wilson.

2010 Pineapple Cup Date Announced!

North Myrtle Beach, S.C. - The Committee announced the 2010 Pineapple Cup will be contested over the weekend of August 27-29 in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. This marks the fourth time the city of North Myrtle Beach has hosted the prestigious event.

The Committee did not announce which courses would hold the 2010 event, but speculation falls squarely on Caledonia and The Surf Club.

Wilson, Carrington chosen as captains!

Today the Committee announced Mark Wilson and Lindsay Carrington as 2010 Pineapple Cup captains. The 2010 event now pits two (of the three total) undefeated team players against each other (the other being Buck Williams). Additionally, Messers. Wilson and Carrington are the only Pineapple Cup participants to have played in every sanctioned round.



The lone disinterested PC Committee member, Andrew Tucker, "I love the fact that these two are going to be captains. You can expect each to name able assistants, but the fact that it is Mark and Lindsay has been a long time in the making. Both have always been on the winning team. It is time for that to change!"



Carrington released a statement that said he was "honored to be a Pineapple Cup captain" and that he expected "to get preparations underway ASAP." Additionally, he noted "this year's PC will be hard to predict and prognosticate with certain changes the Committee is likely going to implement. Also, the talent pool remains to be seen at this early point in the year."

Wilson was unavailable for comment due to the fac that he was playing golf with former champion Alex Yates.



The Committee was mum on the "changes" that are in store for the event. Some have speculated that the Committee will implement a Saturday evening finish. Still others believe that a handicap rework is in store for the competitors.



The announcement closely followed Tiger Wood's speech to the media before his return to a Mississippi sex camp. The Pineapple Cup looked to take advantage of the media frenzy, and Tiger's camp hoped that the PC announcement would take a little spotlight from his speech.



The PCB crunched numbers to get an early edge on which captain should be favored going into their singles match. Fourteen sanctioned rounds have been played, and Wilson holds only a 13 shot lead. However, Wilson also claims a higher handicap. Not surprisingly, Wilson holds a slight edge in overall points won at the PC. These figures give the early edge to Wilson; however, the blogger is not putting down any money yet. The figures are close enough for the PCB to wait to see what the bookmakers think before going all in!