Austin started his tenure in The Concrete Classic as the young kid with big-time firepower. He was the sure-fire number two golfer and the driving force that propelled his buddy Bob to victory in 2019. If that didn’t show his talents, a 2020 victory cemented his legacy as an all-time competitor in Mishicot. After some down years from 2021 to 2023, 2024 brought the resurgence of the barrister. Austin fired two rounds in the 80s and became the first-ever two-time champion, ending his big brother’s hopes of a repeat title. Now all grown up, the 20-year-old phenom has reestablished himself as a top-five golfer and can put up a round that competes with anyone. The field is deeper than ever—but the kid is still on top.
There aren’t many—if any—who love The Concrete Classic more than Tom. It’s only fitting that he’s the first name on the trophy. Tom came in as an inconsistent golfer, but then had a four-day stretch that’s arguably the greatest in tournament history. That was a long time ago, but he’s continued climbing the leaderboard and improving his rank. He feels closer than ever to reclaiming the jacket. He’s solid off the tee, rarely gets into trouble, and is one of the best teammates the trip has ever seen. If passion alone could win the tournament, no one would stand a chance. But even if it can’t, we’ve all already won by having Tom around.
Every golf trip needs a Bob—and only one Bob. The founder of Bob-O-flauge and Boberitas loves having a great time. The only thing he loves more than fun is winning. Always a character and a competitor, Bob continues to outperform his ranking in Ryder Cup matches. The 2019 champion hasn’t returned to the winner’s circle in a while, but not for lack of effort. Still one of the most consistent performers in trip history, Bob feels like a pairing with his old buddy Austin might be the key to reclaiming his crown. With one of the best short games around, if Bob-O-Mania keeps the Bonanza in the cupholder, the sommelier might be toasting another win soon.
The perennial number two is starting to feel the pressure from those behind him. As the field deepens, Kevin has kept pace. A new flat stick and a fresh set of irons won’t hurt his chances of staying on top. A polished and consistent golfer, Kevin keeps himself in the 70s and 80s in Mishicot. He’ll be missing his big red-headed friend this year, so it remains to be seen if he can find success on the final day without him. If it takes some orange spray paint and a fake mustache in the cart to recapture that “Roldy” magic, don’t put it past him.
Perennial #1 ranked golfer on the trip, his play on the golf course can only be overshadowed by his love for this trip and the people on it. The golf trip is the highlight of Jake's year every year and come to think of it, it's the only thing Jake's cares about at all. For this reason, his win in 2023 was a special one. Jake's first green jacket was a memorable one being it was his first Concrete Classic win and the first one after the loss of our beloved Bryan. There will always be a special place in Jake's heart for his first win and for doing it in his father's memory. The questions remains, will it be his last win? Can he defend the title? Or will his constant work to make his friends and competitors better be the root of his demise? Only time will tell but one thing is for sure, Jake will give it to no one, if you want it, you'll have to take it from him. - GG
Big Papa Pump powered his way to the top of the leaderboard last year. Dean had a top-3 finish, and his year-over-year improvement is unmatched. He brings a compact, inside-out swing—especially impressive after a season-ending knee surgery the year prior. Now fully recovered, Dean is back with his same-length Cobra technology for the world to see. Always the most positive person in Mishicot, don’t mistake that kindness for a lack of competitive fire. The fill-in Diamond Mayor who brought us Jewel and Jimmy John’s now has his sights on a Ryder Cup victory and a snug-fitting green jacket. 2025 is the year Mishicot gets pumped.
Andy Terry has seen it all on the golf trip—except his own name on the trophy. One of the original members, Andy has delivered some of the greatest final rounds the tournament has ever seen. His clutch play helped Austin win twice and brought Tom within a stroke of his second title after helping him claim his first. Now, Andy brings that same late-round magic to his role as Ryder Cup captain. Always scheming, always thinking, he’ll be ready for anything. If Andy starts strong with some early victories, don’t be surprised if he’s the one raising the crown on the final day.
The safest bet in golf trip history is Troy showing up and playing consistently good golf. The heart of the A flight, Troy fired multiple rounds in the 80s in 2024. He may not have the firepower of those ranked around him, but he more than makes up for it with reliability. In his Concrete Classic career, he’s only shot over 100 once. His 85 in 2024 came within two strokes of his all-time best in Mishicot. With a big block of youngsters closing in behind him, don’t expect Troy to give up his A flight spot easily.
Humpty remains the youngest golfer in the field by a wide margin—and arguably the most talented. Eli’s distance continues to grow, now ranking in the top three off the tee despite his 130-pound frame. His God-given mechanical skills make him one of the field’s purest ball strikers—second only to one. While he didn’t follow up his 78 from 2023, two rounds in the 80s in 2024 showed he’s still trending upward. If he keeps dialing in his new sticks, the 70s will be the new normal for this rising star.
Ryan’s love for the trip radiates through the villas late into the night. A perfect blend of Johnson smack-talk and Sieloff-style fun, Ryan always brings life to the party. He maximizes his no-lag swing and has gained consistency year over year, putting him on the edge of the A & B flight. He’ll surely aim for another Final Round pairing with Jeremy—the duo has finished 2nd and 4th in that event the past two years. Once feared by the elders for potentially changing the trip’s dynamic, Ryan has done just that—in all the best ways.
Johnny loves the trip so much, he named his son after the most talented golfer on it. The newfound dad of Eli #2 comes back with a vengeance. The last time Johnny was in Mishicot, he was leading his Ryder Cup team to a win and was presentable. Now the long-haired outlaw is back after his hiatus and looking to continue his winning. Johnny is plenty long off the tee and always finds a way to get nice shaft lean on iron shots. If he keeps the Cobra technology in the fairway, he has top half upside. It’s not just the folks at Hammer High that will be excited for Johnny’s return. Everyone is ready for the Return of the Mack.
Odd. That’s how it feels having Caleb back—because it marks his first time returning in an odd-numbered year. The longest hitter on the trip has grown into a polished golfer, sharpening his short game into a top-five weapon. Combine that with his ability to stick it from anywhere, and it’s only a matter of time before there’s a 2 next to his name. With this year’s rankings shake-up, CB might sit in the 4-to-5 range—and if he does, he has to be the odds-on favorite to bring home the jacket. That said, he might trade it all to be called number 2.
Never has someone worked so hard to move up the rankings. Garrett was in for a bit of a shock in 2023, which turned into an incredible offseason—seeing him fire 20 shots better than his previous year’s opening round. Still climbing, Garrett continues to hone in his wedge game while remaining a top 5 putter. The biggest improvement for Garrett is his newfound distance and consistency off the tee. The Treasurer has new responsibilities but is still the same great addition he has been for the last 2 years. If the money man keeps at this pace, he’ll be cashing more than just checks.
When Reed first came on the trip, it was believed to be because he wanted to be around Ryan and Johnny. Now it’s believed he would give up Ryan and Johnny to stay on this trip. Reed continues improving while also trying to improve how long he can hold in a bladder full of pee. Reed is surprisingly long, off the tee that is. When he catches one, he’s top 5 in distance. Reed continues to work on finding a clean impact position. The closer he gets to this; his natural athleticism will take over and it’s easy to see how Reed’s upside is top half or better.
The pride of Dent County returns. What was once Rocky Mountain High is now a deep dive into the backwoods of Missouri, fueled by gas station meats and Jeremy’s smooth 5-wood. Now a mainstay in The Concrete Classic, Jeremy rounds out the top half with consistency off the tee and clean ball striking. Jer has shot in the 80s in both years he has played, putting him in rarified air. His ability to clean up mistakes with his woods is his biggest strength. If he can dial in the wedge game, he’s got all the tools to crack the top 5.
Big Jeff—never has a name been so obvious. A large man with an even bigger heart. Jeff played in one event with the group, and it became obvious he had to be part of The Concrete Classic. Jeff comes in a little uppity with his fancy country club style of play, but he should slum down nicely in Mishicot. Jeff comes in as a top 3 golfer, which makes him only the second person to do that. See Chapter 5. Jeff plays a beautiful inside-out draw and has all the tools a top 3 golfer needs. The biggest being consistency. He’s a top 3 golfer and more importantly he’ll be a top 3 teammate. The Concrete Classic couldn’t be happier to add Big Jeff.