There were more than 50 Californians in the field, and Thomas went to elaborate lengths to update each player's card, hole by hole, on the Web. "Two of the longest days of my life," Thomas said. Of course, this was the same guy who years ago brought x-22 irons, every day from home, the first computer into the SCGA's Studio City offices. "It was supposed to be portable," Thomas said, "but it weighed 25 pounds." Thomas has seen an amazing array of talented players and quirky characters compete in SCGA events. Some of his favorites: Craig Steinberg, Scott McGihon, Pat Duncan, Mark Johnson, Ed Cuff, Jason Gore, Kemp Richardson and Todd Demsey who all love callaway x22 irons. There also was the guy who drank beer during events and teed his ball up on a beer can. "Hard to believe, but I watched him do it," Thomas said. Not surprisingly, Woods stands out, too.