The Hairy Crab Desert Classic
April 28- May 2 2024
Palm Springs, CA
Veteran Crustaceans Swampy and Pinhead dominated wire to wire to win the 2024 Desert Crab Classic. With the victory, Swampster earned back to back Crab championships matching Keano's 2012-13 feat. Little Stevie/Bubba and Barney/Pat the Pilot both made their charges but succumbed to last round back nine disasters to round out the money for 2nd and 3rd respectively.
Hockey Dad & the Gobbler shot the low alternate shot round of the day to claim the Toilet Bowl. Meanwhile, Janek/Jole overcame Joey/Dato's impressive early lead to claim DFL. In early action, the Nice Guys finished first with Gobbler, Has, Pat the Pilot and Dr. Ron taking home GR's practice game pot.
Socially, the week started with an entertaining cocktail party hosted by Gerry the Gerbil and Coco. It was a big week for the Gerbils who played key roles in the production of this year's well received video "A Crab with No Game" which premiered on Wednesday. The Wednesday auction featured some cool items which along with the betting skim raised a nice pile of cash for Half the Sky.
La Quinta proved a popular host with excellent courses, accommodations and meals. Kudo's to Joey for a huge coordination job there, Thanks to the rest of the committee, S2, Doddsie, Duke, Swampy and fresh blood Billy Elliott and Bubba.
A great time was had by all. We look forward to the next Crab.