SOS Golf: Presidents Trophy

Beautifully sponsored by the 'forever young' Phil McLeod.

Twas indeed a beautiful day for the Presidents Trophy with a game of Stableford on the Old Course, just for a change! Woo hoo

A full squad of 8 groups entered the fray, with a big return to Don, to enjoy the oncoming summer time.

A little bit of practice was going on before the round on both putting greens and the range,,,, Stan Tan was practising his Ninja Drive,,, those with easy access to youtube check this one out,,,,

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qD_yW9TLDmY

Derek made a come back and chose his team well, as once again he was in front of Brett,,,,, Gary and i were there to protect him from any incoming,,,,

Feel free to spot the difference between the above and below images,,, heheheheheheee

In reality it was the group ahead of us that were the ones in trouble as i managed to hit up twice on them,,, albeit dribbles passed or near ankles,,, and both from pretty miraculous shots,,,
Apologies gents!!!!

anyway onwards with the show,,, and unfortunately we had some more fallers before the end of the round with poor Nola having to retire sick, whisking away the sprightly Steve mid-round!

We all hope you feel better soon Nola, and we see you back in fine fettle asap.

Birthdays
A very happy birthday to the gout sufferer and evidently almost psychic (for his budgetry prowess) Peter Baird.
Many Happy Returns!!

Results
And here we go,,,, Gary and I had a ding dong battle on the front 9 until the gravity of the situation got to me and i fell apart!
And there were a few very good starts, only to be let down on the back 9,,,, you know who you are heheheheh

And the winner of the Presidents Trophy is,,,,,,,,

1st Malcolm Yeo - 40 on count back

well done Malcolm!!!!!

2nd Gary Burgess - 40 ( Birdies on holes 4 & 5)
3rd France's Longhurst - 38 on countback
4th Earle Scarff - 38 (Birdies on holes 1 & 11)
5th Glen Pope - 37 on countback
6th Brett Fordham - 37 on countback (Birdie on hole 9)
Greg Bennett - 37
Roland Stanger - 36 
Kerry Gardner - 36
Paul Gardner - 36 (Birdie on hole 11)
Don Beesley - 35
Shelley Yeo - 34 (Birdie on hole 8)
Derek Longhurst - 34
Gim Hong Ong - 34
Phil McLeod - 33
Phil McKeague - 33 (Birdies on holes 1 & 15)
Stan Tan - 33 (Birdie on hole 16)
Richard Osborne - 33
Stephanie Jeffares - 32
Travis Barnes - 32 (Birdie on hole 14)
Charmaine Stanger - 31
Graeme Powell - 31
Bernie Caffrey - 31
Peter Baird - 30
Thomas Reilly - 27

LOLLIES Gordon Neilsen - 26

Apparently Gordo awarded himself the Hulk Fine for consistent growling, snarling and the ripping of clothes

But we were all in agreement that the fines were of the utmost quality!!
Proud of ya mate!

Novelties
NTP 2 Charmaine
NTP 9 Paul
NTP Frances
NTP17 Gim

so four girls won,,,, well done Team Babes!

Golden Hole
And just to cap it all off the Golden Hole went to a cracking shot by Shelley, a quite miserly $49!!!)
and quite apt really for the President to win the Golden Hole and Malcolm to win the overall match!
Nice work Team Yeo

Malcolm nearly got ya Shelley,,,, so close but alas so far.

Quotes of the Week
Since the fines kinda took over, the level of quotes unfortunately suffered and there was only one of any note,,,, and guess who it was,,,,

yes The Yeo's,,,

Malcolm overheard saying-- "I did have some coins for the fines, but my bloody wife nicked them"

As you can see i was clearly shocked by Mal's revelation!

Fines of the Week
All earnings for the month of November going to Kings Park Honour Avenue Group in remembrance of the Fallen Diggers.

As per usual Earle forgot the Markers and had to chase Shelley (in the second group) down the fairway to hand over the flags,,,,
This prompted a very informative conversation on the benefits of getting a seniors card with valid contributions from Glenn, Derek and Stan

Gordon was allegedly paid by Bazza to aim for Stiff (though this may have been a very vicious rumour overheard or concocted after a few cheeky beverages)

Myself for managing to hit myself with a ball from the rough,,,, though at least it wasn't a YASSI

And you see this hole in the tree? Yes that really tiny one,,,, well that's the one that young Tom tried to get through.

Sed tree shall now be known as Tom's Tree,,,

And then there was Gim for nearly falling asleep on the 9th, and running away to get herself a massive does of caffeine, in order to continue the round,,

Next Week
The game for the 14th November is for the Diggers Cup, sponsored by Colin and SOS and is a game of PAR.
Unfortunately I'll be at the heat of the Test Match at the WACA so will miss the day,,, but at least i'll be in the Members drinking full strength beer! Woo hoo,,,

Plus if anybody is keen to join our lovely visitors from Queensland, Mike & Christine, Gim is arranging a meal in Northbridge where all are welcome!

Advance Warning
The week after, the 21st November and the day of the

ANNUAL DINNER

is the Masters and Memorial Cup, where any member who has won a 36 hole event, or The MatchPlay is eligible.
For this year those combatants are:-

Colin Kerr, 
Don Beesley,
Earle Scarff, 
Glen Pope,  
Greg Bennett, 
Lynne Malone, 
Paul Gardner, 
Ross Campbell, 
Kerry Gardner, 
Stephanie Jeffares, 
Gary Burgess, 
Brett Fordham, 
Ulrich Stanger, 
Derek Longhurst, 
Phil McKeague, 
Stan Tan

Good luck ladies and gents, as unfortunately i'll have to miss this event too due to a bloody work obligation!
Work is indeed a 4-letter word,,,

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