The Legends of the Game


Henry Pfingstag

El Conejo is the commissioner of the league and the tour's all time money winner. The player of the year trophy "Pfing-Ex Cup" is named after him. He is also our historian both good and bad. So beware what you say and do, for he is always watching and remembering.

Favorite Phrase:

"No Desire!!!!!"


Don Bennett

The one member of the group blessed with a super power. He has the ability to make anybody feel better about themselves just by comparison. He also has an uncanny ability to bring rain on an otherwise sunny day.

Favorite Phrase:

"I hear rain a 100 hundred miles away, so all bets are off."


Steve Dezwart

The Dean of the Rough. Our connection to the next generation of EdgewaterGolfGroup golfers with his two boys. One of the lead chefs that feed us while attending the Sea Island getaway. A well deserved thanks in advance for this upcoming year.

Favorite Phrase:

"More Wine and get out of the kitchen!!!!"


Dan Picarella

Nickname "The Scudfather" and sponsor of the Bounty on Don B. You may need to ask a favor of him one day. If you hear loud thumping at 5 am, don't worry it's just Scud drying his shoes.

Favorite Phrase:

"How does Henry remember that!?!"


Brian Michaels

The big bomber (aka "Thor") of the golf ball. The longest driver in the group with his mighty hammer "The Krank." Master of the crazy shot, plays better from the rough and behind trees then any soul alive. World title holder in "Golf - Horse."

Favorite Phrase:

"I got that shot!"


Steve Hansen

Teacher of the future Republicans of America. A golfer's whose game is as erratic as the stock market. Birdie, Par, Bogie, Triple Bogie, followed by Shank You very Much!

Favorite Phrase:

"I'm taking Don with my first draft pick"


Jack Bridgeman

Running, Jumping, Punching, Kicking, all things that can be in the daily life of Mr. Waggles (now reformed to fewer than 3). Jack is in charge of scoring and handicaps and is also the only multiple winner of the Pfing-Ex Cup.

Favorite Phrase:

"Sea Island? I can be there in less than 3 hrs."


Joe Oldakowski

“Joe O.” is a Connecticut Yankee in Edgewater Golf Group’s Court. On his first day at the high school, in 1989, waiting for his luncheon hoagie, an unknown fellow teacher told him that the Edgewater Golf Group needed his money and to be at Dubstead at 2:30.  Joe has been paying Henry and the group ever since.  One of the original members to go to the annual Sea Island Golf Tournament, Joe has been 28 years, more than anyone else—except for Henry.  Of course, that means he has lost more money than anyone else, also.

Favorite Phrase:

"Hey, WTF ?!?"


Bob Halback

The group's resident grammarian, Bob would like to remind you that golf balls travel farther when hit.  You wouldn't say "I hit that golf ball fur," I hope.  That is why anything implying distance is FARFurther is reserved for hypothetical situations or non-measurable things.  You would, therefore, say I would like to FURTHER my golf game by being able to hit the ball FARTHER.  Use this simple rule: just always say farther.  You'll be right 90 percent of the time.

Favorite Phrase

"Farther."


Tony C.

He is known as Tony C. because, according to Rusty, “who the hell wants to pronounce Cangemillo?” He is also known as “Susan Lucci” due to his record number of second place finishes on the EGG daily tour and at Sea Island. He joined the group nearly a decade ago and was mentored by Master Jedi Henry in the metaphorical Star Wars vein, as his youngest son Luke is named after the famed apprentice. The 2017 and 2022 Sea Island Champ has also organized a number of major events, in the absence of Edgewater Golf Group legend Brian “Thor” Michaels. He’s a well-rounded cohort, not in golfing terms, but because he can swear like Joe O, throw clubs like Gerald, and brag like Donating Dave.

Favorite Phrase:

“Guido, stop staking me versus El Canejo!”


Guido Blanco

Mr.Guido Blanco is an avid sport enthusiast. He loves all sports, but the one that he cannot master is golf. He attended the University Of Puerto Rico and got a master degree from Boston University. He has been teaching for 42 very long years. He is married to Pilar Acosta (Associate Vice-president for Computer Services at Seminole State College).  He also has two daughters, both graduates from UF with degrees in mechanical and industrial engineering. His main goal now is to keep the three mini rabbits away from El Conejo.

Favorite Phrase:

"Watch This!"


Sir Alan of Wales

Alan Cruise who lives in Wales, the United Kingdom, is not really royalty but acts like it in our golf group. He frequently travels across the pond to play golf with us, especially in May for the Sea Island Tournament.  Alan is a fitness buff, and is precise in making sure rules of golf are followed.

Favorite Phrase:

"Did you mark you ball?"


Gerald Couture

2018 Sea Island Champion who is equally adept in the finer art of the "putter toss."  Golf pro known as "Judge" worked at WP9 for four years and was adopted into the group.. 

The Judge is still trying to override the "force" of El Canejo and the Hammer of Thor.. 

Favorite Phrase:

"Here's ...Jonny! with all respect to Mr. Erickson."


John Maloney 

Golfsmith with a game. He has fine tuned his game to be one of the better golfers in the group but can also fine tune your clubs. He can help anybody with the perfect club/fitting, etc.except for Don because we all know there is no help for Don's game. John has outfitted Henry with his weapons that continually captures rabbit bets left and right.

Checkout his website and get the edgewatergolfgroup discount: www.golferstrunk.com


Dave Walton

Donating Dave Walton is an on again--off again member of the group. Dave has become more of a regular, and we enjoy his money donations. Another long ball hitter who plays persimmons clubs!

Favorite Phrase:

"I was unconscious!"