MatchPlay round 3

Here we go for the third instalment of the MatchPlay for SOS!

However, before I begin I must offer a retraction of previous scurrilous comments about the Meteorologist Peter Baird.
I apologise for comparing his comments of "it's never going to rain" to the inept forecasting of Michael Fish back in the 1980's, something which I believe has hurt him deeply.

So onwards for the weather report for Saturday the 27th June for the full field that took part,,,, it was a very fine winters day peaking at ~21degs after a dewy morning, something that many an English summer would be proud!

The controversy began early as Graeme 'cried off' at the last minute, leaving me partner-less and expecting a 'bye' and therefore an easy 2 points.
However the RulesMeister and Referee had different ideas.

Eventually it was decided that I was to play Bruce, after he was passed around and rejected by firstly Gim then Travis.

As predicted by both Bruce & myself we were in for an epic round, which was to be decided on the 18th where the deadlock was ended with a beautiful 'chip-in' by Bruce!
Top shot sir!!!!

The sledges and fight talking were rife throughout the morning group as they waited to commence the battle.
It was even overheard that Lynne tried to bribe Gordon for a 10&8 victory to guarantee her progression into the quarter finals.

Apparently bribery and corruption does work!! hehehehe

And then there was the pent up anger from Vickie.

Results

Bruce beat Paul 1up (dirty stinking chip-in birdie on the 18th!)
Phil M beat Dave W 5&3
Rob beat Richard 4&2
Frances beat Earle 3&2
Colin beat Glenn 4&2
Lynne beat Gordon 2&1
Greg beat Ian 4&3
Roland beat Malcolm 5&4
Steve beat Vickie 1up
Brett beat Derek 5&3
Bernie beat Steph 1up
Gary beat Kerry 2&1
Shelley beat Charmaine 6&5
Peter beat Nola 7&5

Nil Pointers (in no particular order)

Earle (for the record beaten by 3 women!)

Kerry
Richard Yeo
Gordon
Nola
Malcolm


Quarter Finalists

Colin
Phil McKeague
Bernie
Brett
Lynne
Glenn
Derek
Greg

well done peeps!!!!


Novelties

NTP 2nd  Lynne
NTP 9th  Gary
NTP 10th Phil
LD 17th  Earle (!!!?????)


The Best Raffle in the World Ever

Still friends despite 'The Bird'

Xmas in July

We have a very kind offer from Earle & Vickie to host an Xmas in July, so if anybody is interested can they please let The Committee know asap so we can plan numbers and arrangements!!!

Random Pics 

Fore!!!

The condemned man after being beaten by lady no3,,,, some people pay for that! Hehe

New toys

18th hole,,, its nearly over!

Posing

Looks like a serious conversation????

Drowning the sorrows

Cheers

Pre-match pose

Drinks at The Wembley,, oh yeh baby!

Next Week

Quarter Finals of the MatchPlay plus for those who didn't make it's a round of 4BBB

Match Play Round 2

And here we go into the Match Play 2nd Round, with everything to play for, and Gary overseeing the proceedings as 'referee' thereby adding another string to his bow hehehe,,,

Skills were honed through the week, psychology of the opposition studied, and sledges once again put into action.

The sheer action and excitement of the competition brought the people out in hoards, and we had the biggest field of players in a long while (31 in fact!),,,,, unfortunately so did other societies as we waited,,,, waited,,,, waited,,,, and waited to tee off.

At least that meant we had plenty of time to get inside our opponents heads, or in fact with the case of myself and Gordon, drink to each others good luck!

Team meetings were had, discussions about the Country Cup were mentioned and general randomness was spoken.
We even had our own resident Michael Fish*  in Peter Baird,,,,

*an infamous English Weatherman notorious for saying there wasn't going to be a storm prior to the worst ever storm hitting the UK in 1987 and causing millions of pounds of damages!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqs1YXfdtGE

Who assured us all that even the skys above looked as grey as Greyer McGrey From Greyland,,, it wasn't going to rain until we had all finished....

If only he, like Michael Fish, was correct!
Mr Baird you are indeed sacked as The Trustworthy Weatherman


The Scores on the Doors

Bruce beat Dave Mandy 2up

Charmaine beat Malcolm 3&2

Stephanie beat Earle 1up

Vickie and Ian Draw

Lynne beat Graeme 2&1

Derek beat Richard 7&6

Dave Williamson beat Nola 2up

Bernie beat Fran 4&3

Shelley beat Roland 5&4

Glenn beat Kerry 2&1

Brett beat Rob Gray 2up

Phil McKeague beat Peter 7&5

Colin beat Gary 5&3

Paul beat Gordon 2&1

Greg beat Steve 2up


Lane's 3rd card was a very creditable 81,,,, well done mate, and welcome to the SOS, your new handicap will be presented next time you play
Plenty of trophies coming your way!!!!!


Novelties
NTP no.2   Paul --- waaaaaahhhhhaaaaaayyyyy
NTP no.6   Earle
NTP no.13 Rob Gray
NTP no.16 Lynne


Golden Hole 
Lynne --- waaaahhhhhaaaaayyyyyyy $232 richer
nice work maaaaate

Random Pics

Ahhh the Long & the Short of the game

And a big welcome back to Bruce & Mardi

Contemplation time

Ze Eyes,,,,, its all about Ze Eyes,,,

Worst Raffle in the World Ever
Unfortunately it went off without a hitch so there's no video this week!
Let's try and do much worserer next time 

Next Week
3rd round of the MatchPlay

MatchPlay round 1

Welcome to the much awaited First Round of the MatchPlay for 2015, and didn't the golfing gods bring the weather for the day,,, that was until the end of the day but more about that later.

And it all began with El Capitano reading the riot act, and trying to explain the rules of MatchPlay.

And Kerry putting the training drills into action her second lesson with Patches,,, plus I believe there will be some extra-curricular golf with Peter on a Tuesday arvo,,,eh? eh? anything i need to know about here??????

Is that a cheeky grin I see on your face Peter???

For some of us we tried to get in early with a few sledges, but as I found out there is no point when you are playing Lynne who very replied to ALL my texts (there were a few) throughout the week with her usual succinct aplomb!

In other words Lynne gave back more than she received even stating that her Penants Game the day before was an annihilation 6&5 to Lynne. 
Oh, it didn't bode well for the standard mix of lack of sleep and hangover for Mr G (well there was some cricket to be watched on the TV),,,,

To make matters worse, I was even heckled & sledged by Lynne's fella, Bob, on Saturday night!
Is there no escape from the ignominy of defeat!!!!!

It wasn't just me who suffered from the backlash of the MatchPlay, but i believe there were a couple of other little 'disagreements',,, 
such as Gary & Colin  

and Phil McKeague refusing to play with Herman ze German*


*(that's a blatant fabrication and a serious abuse of dramatic license as Phil was 'called up' to play in an earlier group!) 

And the general throttling of the winner between Graeme & Gordon,,, 

There must be a BIG WELCOME BACK to the shy and retiring Charmaine & Roland, but it was noted how quiet they were!

The Scores on the Doors
Vickie defeated Greg 2up

Steve defeated Ian 1up

Steph defeated Francis 3 & 1

Dave W defeated Peter 1up

Glen defeated Gary 5 & 4

Colin defeated Kerry 7 & 6

Derek defeated Rob 1up

Brett defeated Richard Y 3 & 1

Lynne defeated Paul 1up

Graeme defeated Gordon 3 & 1

Phil defeated Nola 5 & 4

Roland defeated Charmaine 1up

Novelties
NTP  2 Dave W
NTP  6 Phil McKeague
NTP 13 Fran
NTP 15 Gary

The management sorting out the cards,,,,,

At the end of the game we all settled down for a cheeky brew, and the marvellous Toastie Platter,,,,,,

but for some it all got a little bit chilly, so let's hope for next week The Management manage to buy in a few of these lovely things to keep us warm whilst we imbibe.
Plus of course a hip flask with some winter warmers!
You know what i mean Gordon,,,,,

Video of the Week
there's no match for Vickie last week but this comes fairly close,,,,

Random Pics
At least the sun shone to start of with,,,



















Mrs P

Mr P

 I'm cold says Steph

Gordon looking menacing, getting ready for next weeks' round

Eye's down for the Second Worst Raffle in the World Ever

And just look at the sign over Brett's shoulder,,,, doesn't he look firm! 
Yes i did do that on purpose,,,,,,Heheheehhee

Golden Hole
Once again it didn't go off, so the total is up to a very acceptable $203 on the old course,,, Woo Hoo,,,,!


Next week
Round 2 of the MatchPlay, so let the sledging begin again!!!!!