The King's Court Captain - Jackie KingOnce in a while a visionary comes around that sees things in a different light than those of us who are just watching. For an idealist, the ability to see through obstacles that block others is what turns ambition into reality. For a Utopia to come to fruition, a prophetic dreamer has to turn his radical idea into a reality that only he can deliver.
From the mind of one man came the King Invitational, the imaginative conclusion of a vision that would turn a few average weekend golfers into not just an association but a family. Beginning an annual pilgrimage such as the King Invitational from scratch requires more behind-the-scenes maneuvering than most people ever realize.
For most participants you merely just pay your money and show up. Everything else is incidental. For the K.I. founder, Jackie King nothing is incidental. Nothing is ever left to chance. Every detail is mapped out. Each nugget of information is digested. For every scenario, an answer exists. It's all part of the vision that makes the King Invitational one of the most talked about and anticipated annual events on the Triad golf radar.
This year, founder Jackie King caps off his vision by returning as not just the backbone behind the King Invitational but as the captain of The King's Court, the opponent for the other eight-man squad, The Hunt Club.
With a chance to lead his charges into battle, King feels rejuvenated for 2009. A lesser man might have concerns about taking on too many responsibilities but it's a role that King relishes. Today, he spoke with TGA staff about The King's Court and the 2009 King Invitational.
"I am very excited about this year. One of the few problems we've ever had with this event has been determining the right balance of players, in terms of numbers. We believe that sixteen is the ideal number of players in this event and this year I decided we'd make a return to that number."
"Once we had all of the details in place, I was pumped about my expanded role as a team captain. I haven't done it for a couple of years now and wanted to get back involved with that aspect. The interaction with the players is what led me to develop this event in the first place. Now, I not only get to play host but get to be the one calling the shots and taking the heat. I live for that kind of thing."
"The King's Court is so balanced. We are strong from top to bottom. I look at what our guys bring to the table and I see an enormous amount of continuity. My pairings possibilities are endless. When developing my potential draft list, the thing our staff scouted most was length off the tee."
"I know that the long ball is not my game but I've surrounded myself with guys who feed off that. Dwight, Tommy, Mayo, Dru. Those guys can bomb it. Ted playing from the senior tees will eat the Big Dog and Uncle Wes for lunch with his drives. Even Kim and Jay can stroke it. With the pairings I have in store, I truly believe we are the favored team."
"Much has been made about the fact we've got some guys who didn't fare well last year. But, I did. And I think that's one of the things that I will impress upon my guys. You can't win if you don't play the game. And I promise you, we plan on playing."
King would also like to express his gratitude to all of those playing in the 2009 King Invitational.
- Role on The King's Court: Captain
- School: East Davidson High School
- Personal: Wife, Becky. Sons, Colby and Brady
- Other notable player/owners: Hall of Famers Wayne Gretzky and Mario Lemieux
- Hobbies: Camping, bowling, fishing
- Favorite teams: UNC Tar Heels, Charlotte Bobcats, Houston Astros, Carolina Panthers
- Did you know? Jackie is the only known TGA player to ever record an official hole-in-one
- Who would play Jackie in the sports movie version of the King Invitational: WWE-Superstar and actor "Stone Cold" Steve Austin
If you think that the King's Court is going to whip the Hunt Clubs' ass, give me a hell yeah!!!
ReplyDeleteBattle of the captains. King vs. Hunt. Hair vs. No Hair. Who is gonna win?
ReplyDeleteWell finally there is someone who knows the truth..Because finally, The Rock is coming back to Myrtle Beach.
Yes, that's right. The Great One, The People's Champ, back at the King Invitational.
You asked the question, who is going to get their ass whooped at the K.I.?
Well the answer is simple: The King's Court.
No offense Jack. We've been through a lot together. A whole helluva lot together.
But there is no way that you and The King's Court is going to beat The Rock and The Hunt Club.
Let me ask you a question. Do you even know what "Slim's Gravy Train" means in Lumbee? Well, I'm Lumbee and I know what it means....shrivelled up monkey penis.
That's right. It sounds funny but it's not a joke. That is completely scientifically accurate. You should look it up.
How are you, Jackie King going to beat us with a shrivelled up monkey penis?
You can't. It's not going to happen. Which is why the King's Court will get their candy-asses beat at the K.I.
That is a guaran-damn-tee courtesy of the jabroni-beating, pie-eating, death-defying, electrifying, club-breaking, can write a blog, can catch a pass and still have the ability to layeth the smacketh down on your candy-ass.
If you smell-la-la-la-lel what The Hunt Club is cooking.
WHAT?
ReplyDeleteSounds like someone has to much time on their hands.
ReplyDeleteI think you are lookin at one person that may or may not hurt our team.When the rest of us come up and knock that people's eyebrow back into perspective.
You know you want to flick that monkey penis!!
a team is only as strong as their weakest link. The Kings Court is full of weak links so Goodbye!!!!
ReplyDeleteYa'll can drive for show all you want but the Hunt Club is going to Putt for the Dough
Ace 3:16 means that I just hit another hole-in-one and kicked you're ass!!! Turtle, it must feel pretty good that everybody that has whipped you're ass in the past in on your team this year. New year, new ass whipping! And that's all I got to say about that!
ReplyDeleteWhen we see ya on yaws 3rd of 4th shot, we can take an extra putt to whip that ass.This chain can't be broke unless you need us to pull you out of trouble!!!
ReplyDeleteThe only dough your team will get is if you run to the Krispy Kream.
you got a hell yeah here for sure and tarzan also adds a "oooaoaaoooaaaooooooaoaoooooooo". i am not worried about wayne or the alleged marco. the translation in english for wayne is elephant dung! take that shit! wayne is hung like a cold midget just ask turtle, he knows!
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