Patrick Haley
PERSONAL – Patrick lives in Poulsbo, Washington with his wife Sarah, son Shamus (13), and daughter Lettie (9). He owns a large tree service company and spends most of his days climbing some of the tallest trees you’ve ever seen – the pictures scare me. Patrick has been a recreational golfer most of his life, playing a few times per year.
TIE TO THE MONTEMAR – I’ve known Patrick longer than I’ve known anybody else in this group – 33 years. My first memory of the guy was at Snider Park. I was 10 and he was 11. I was pitching and he was up to bat. Patrick squared to bunt and left his entire front side exposed. I was an asshole of a child. He had squared early and as soon as I saw this I threw it as hard as I could right at him and hit him in the dick. He fell to the ground. We’ve been great friends ever since.
Patrick is the type of guy/friend we should all be lucky enough to have. We’ve lived in different states for 20 years but when we get together it feels like no time has passed. If I were ever in need of help he’s the first guy I would call because I know without a doubt he’d be there without thinking twice. He’s an incredible husband and father and friend and a great guy for this tournament.
Patrick has gotten to know all of my California buddies over the years and will and now has a built in excuse to hang out with all of us at least once a year.
ADDITIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE MONTEMAR – Aside from being a great member, I’ve got a feeling Patrick will come through with something cool this year. He doesn’t know it yet but I’m probably going to ask him if I can ship tee prizes to him this year and have him help me put those together. It was a royal bitch flying with all that stuff last year.
WHAT NEEDED TO HAPPEN IN 2023– Patrick’s 3rd place finish a year ago is evidence that anybody can win this tournament. He’d be the first to admit he’s far from a scratch golfer but still enjoys this game because he likes being outside with his friends. For him to win this year he’ll need to figure his driver out – something that has mostly escaped him his entire life. He owns his slice though, has solid payment points, and a healthy handicap. If he can get off the tee Patrick can find a way to be there again come Sunday.
WHAT ACTUALLY HAPPENED IN 2023 – Patrick fell a bit in Scottsdale but still managed to finish with a higher point total than more than half the field. It probably would have been much higher had I not paired him up in the scramble with a guy playing his 3rd ever round of his life but Patrick’s such a sport he could care less.
WHAT NEEDS TO HAPPEN IN 2024 – See “What needs to happen in 2023.”
ODDS TO WIN 86-1
FUN FACT – Last year, Patrick spent the last 6 or 7 weeks staying at an Airbnb in Schauestein Germany, a tiny country town of only 2000 people, with his wife and children.
MONTEMARS PLAYED – 2 (2022 – SACRAMENTO, 2023 - SCOTTSDALE)
MONTEMAR ROUNDS PLAYED – 5 (2022 – YOCHE/DARKHORSE, 2023 – TPC SCOTSDALE/TS O’ODHAAM/TS PIIPAASH)
LIFETIME POINT TOTAL – 353.75 (6TH)
JACKETS WON – 0
TOP 3 FINISHES – 1 (3RD IN 2022)
TOP 5 FINISHES – 1 (3RD IN 2022)
TOP 10 FINISHES – 1 (3RD IN 2022)
RECORDS – 2 (Most improved round/tournament – Sacramento, Most improved round/lifetime)
TOURNAMENT HANDICAP – 54
INVITED BY – Oliver Kenyon
PLAYERS INVITED – 1 (Travis Tobin – 2023)
PRIZES DONATED – Non yet but I’ve got a good feeling Patrick will come through with something cool.
