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Sunday, August 5
JETAA’s 3rd Annual golf outing at McMenamins Edgefield is coming soon! It has always been a lot of fun for everyone, even those who don’t usually golf. Again this year JETAA members and friends will compete for the coveted “green jacket”. The date is set for Sunday, August 5th at 10am. This is a joint event with J-Kaiwa and everyone is welcome, but RSVP by Aug 1 is requested. Even if golf is not your game, everyone is meeting for lunch afterwards so join us for the fun at McMenamins. JETAA's 3rd Annual Masters Golf Tournament
When: Sunday, August 5 meet at 10 am. Start times are from about 10:30-11.
Where: At McMenamins Edgefield's Pitch & Put course(see the website for details: www.mcmenamins.com)
Cost: Nothing!!! JETAA Portland is covering the cost of golf (drinks & lunch afterwards are betsu-bestu)
What if I am not so good at golf?
The Masters Golf Tournament is a “best ball tournament” played in teams of 4, so this is for golfers of all levels. We need experienced players and rookies! All 4 players tee off, and then you go hit from the best spot. So it is a team concept. The course is a simple par 3 and we are playing only 9 holes. There are several convenient stops along the way where you can get a cider, beer, or other wonderful McMenamins beverage. Even if you hate golf, you can join the “peanut gallery” and have lunch afterwards.
If you don't have clubs, the course can rent them to you for $1 a club. You really only need a wedge and a putter. Plan on losing & finding a few golf balls in the tall grass.
To The Winner...
Everyone will be competing for the coveted ''SUGOI Green Jacket'' that has mysteriously made its way to Portland. This is now a Masters tradition. Read the history of the SUGOI Green Jacket below.
Join Us for Lunch
After golf, we will all meet afterwards for lunch & kampai at the Powerstation Pub, approximately 12:30. The official Green Jacket ceremony will take place then.
Reserve Your Spot:
To reserve your spot or if you have any questions:sports@jetaaportland.com
It is with great honor that JETAA Portland chapter has acquired the prestigious traveling green jacket to be bestowed up the winner on our annual “JETAA Masters Golf Tournament” at McMenemins Edgefield this July 30. The following profiles the extensive travels of this garment from inception to it’s current destination at the humidity-controlled chamber in JETAA Secretary Britt Sexton’s water-heater closet:
In 1962 the Sugiyama United Golf Invitational (S.U.G.O.I.) commissioned the production of “the Green Jacket” for the winner of their new annual golf tournament. The adventure begins. The work was performed by the friend of the daughter of the most exclusive tailor shop in Saitama, well-known for their work on the mawashii of Sumo wresters.
The jacket was cut from the finest green-and-white checkered polyester available at the time, and hand-stitched to the size of the likely winners. Inspector #5 closely checked the garment for flaws, but accidentally dropped cigarette ash on the right sleeve, burning into the polyester. The sleeve was replaced, and the garment delivered by Kuro Neko to the SUGOI in time for the tournament.
1962: Mr. Takeo Yamauchi wins the inaugural tournament. Mr. Yamauchi, a retired salaryman and longtime club member, was well-known for his excessive drinking, which often led to him forgetting his own name. This led to embarrassing moments introducing himself as Mr. Uchiyama. |
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1965: Mr. Akio Takeda wins the jacket, and proudly wears it everyday to his favorite coffee shop. The coffee stain on the left sleeve is from his reign.
1982: The first foreigner wins the Jacket. Walter J. Smokenkleen wins the coveted prize after 13 years as club member. Smokenkleen, a writer of English for all of the big stationary and t-shirt companies, was widely regarded for his work on such phrases as “We play yacht in the wide nature.” (shopping bags), and “Let there be estimated percentages for everyone!” (stationary).WJ was also a controversial figure.
The appearance of T-Shirts with "Donald Duck can perhaps be described as a parody of a human being" led to rioting on Japanese college campuses and forced the Prime Minister to cancel a state visit.As Walter accepted the green jacket, he announced his retirement and impending move back to the US. When asked for the reason of the sudden announcement, he responded, "For beautiful human life.”
Due to the extremely-high land prices, the Sugiyama golf club announces it is selling out to a larger developer, ending the annual tournament. Walter would get to keep the jacket.
2004: Clarence Smokenkleen, grandson of the master, now living in Troutdale, OR donates the jacket to JETAA for a tax-nondeductible donation of $2.49. |
Who will win the jacket next? The JETAA Masters event is set for Sunday, August 5th at 10am at Edgefield Golf Course.
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Know of an event that should be added? Contact our Vice-President at: vp@jetaaportland.com
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