Seeing Green

Last night saw Papa Joe's Pub host a celebration of "Green" with the official kick-off of the Medford Masters 2017 Weekend.  The evening was highlighted by the assembly of past and present champions wearing their often admired and always coveted Green Jackets.  The tradition of the Jacket was enhanced this year with the addition of name tags with winning years listed to further distinguish our champions.

Former and Current Medford Masters Champions

Richard Green ('10, '12, '15), Dave Dieal ('16), Scott Zimmermann ('10, '12, '16), Joe Martino ('08, '13, '14), Mathew Halt ('13, '14, '15)

Not that champions don't know who each other are (as it is a select and friendly fraternity) but help the fans not confuse a Joe Martino from a Scott Zimmermann.  Speaking of Scott Zimmermann, he was further honored last night by the fact that he got to select last night's menu which he wisely choose grilled rabbit (his team the Dead Rabbits...get it) and Coke Zeros.  His partner Dave Dieal was officially inducted into the Green Jacket Society last night with his very own jacket and we have to admit he looks good in it.

All the friendly back slapping and exchange of bro-hugs quickly washed away as the focus got to the matches at hand.  We had our current champions returning to form as they won last night and fan favorite Quate Kings were firing on all cylinders we a convincing win.  The 2017 is shaping up to be another classic and live up to it's adage of A Tradition Unlike Any Other.