Champions – Chad Mudd & Tracey “Lucky Lindy” Lindburgh
Ridgeview Ranch Golf Club
Allen, TX
October 9, 1998
(L) OU 3 – TX 34
Speaking of being cheated, the 1998 Ugly was marred by another unfortunate incident. I guess if you hold a tournament long enough, you’re bound to encounter some REALLY unscrupulous types. Never, however, did I expect it to come from a trusted friend and business partner.
My buddy, Gavin McLeod (no relation to the famous Love Boat captain), decided it was his time to win the Ugly. After two previously failed attempts, Gavin decided to bring a “friend from church” as his partner. His friend, Travis (last name never given), toured the Ridgeview Ranch course in a sleek 67. As you may imagine, Gavin’s TEAM came in with a 67. In a classic example of “what goes around, comes around,” Gavin and the Ringer were only good enough to take second. Chad Mudd and Tracey Lindburgh brother-in-lawed their way around in 66 and took the team honors. Justice was served and the One-Foot Rule was born:
The Cross ‘One-Foot’ Rule
If any player brings a person of high skill in golf specifically to win the Ugly and there is no other value of having that person in the tourney, Cross will stick one foot in the said party’s ass at any time he feels necessary. If he is unable to perform such a task without fear of bodily harm, a seven-iron may be used instead his foot. (Sec 69, Part 2; Ugly Rules of Golf).”
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