Small field today. Something to do with a football match, I gather.
Having said that, fields do appear to be shrinking somewhat. Not yet to a critical level, but the reality is that in spite of having our quota of full members, the actual numbers playing each week are low.
So, if you have a friend who you think would enjoy the club, do bring them along. Whilst they would only be entitled to associate membership initially, they'd still be able to play every week.
Warmest day of the season so far - forecast of 25 degrees, I suspect it crept above that.
And, in spite of the greens being cored and sanded on the old course, there were some creditable scores.
But, first and foremost, the caption competition.
There were many and various entries, mostly unprintable, and a few that were both amusing and only slightly offensive. However, I've printed them all below.
1. Me no luv you long time, Longhurst
2. Just piss off. I'm so pissed off that bloody Scarff took me for another $5 of my hard earned, then had the temerity to say he only bets with me to lay off against his bets with Paul and Brett
3. I can't hold it back any more, run!
4. I have been away for the last couple of months. I can't remember whether this is my "inscrutable" or "scrutable" partner
5. After that round, I feel like I've been cored and sanded.
6. Why, oh why do I play this stupid game
7. Strange - I don't seem to be getting many responses on eHarmony with my photo
8. Tastes like they've been putting Novichok on those wedges
9. Excuse me, I think I've just sat on my divot remover.
And congratulations to Peter Baird, who was rewarded with the generous prize of a golf ball for his entry:
Who said I've put on weight? In fact I have redistributed some muscle for longer drives!
The real competition of course, would be to try and work out who contributed each caption. No prizes, but the players were Keith Barrow, Derek, Glen, Greg, Earle and Paul - can you work it out. (Yes, some players put in more than one entry).
Plus, many thanks to Stan for generously agreeing to be the subject of the caption competition. Oh, hang on a minute, he didn't. Sorry Stan, but thanks anyway - you're a good sport.
John generously offered himself for fine of the week, quoting his frustration on the sixteenth tee searching for his seven iron before finally finding it tucked under his arm.
So, the novelties
Well done, Max. And spare a thought for Glen who won the Golden Hole, and picked up the smallest ever jackpot of $15.
While we're talking of big wins, Earle carried off the $10 raffle prize, asking us to not let Vickie know or she'd take it off his pocket money for next week.
Some remarkable rounds there, with Richard and Greg disputing the major honours, with Richard's deftly managed handicap proving the difference.
A special thanks to Rob for his generous sponsorship this week, sorry you weren't with us.
Next week, it's off to Secret Harbour for the Country Cup. Be there at 0830 for a 0900 tee off. And if your ball goes off the fairway, take a six iron with you for company - it's dugite country in there.
Whose entries were those?
1. Paul, 2 Earle, 3 Greg, 4 Glen, 5, 7 & 8 Derek, 6 Keith.
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| Even me in shorts |
Having said that, fields do appear to be shrinking somewhat. Not yet to a critical level, but the reality is that in spite of having our quota of full members, the actual numbers playing each week are low.
So, if you have a friend who you think would enjoy the club, do bring them along. Whilst they would only be entitled to associate membership initially, they'd still be able to play every week.
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| Rugged up in case there's a cool change |
Warmest day of the season so far - forecast of 25 degrees, I suspect it crept above that.
And, in spite of the greens being cored and sanded on the old course, there were some creditable scores.
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| Smashing them today |
But, first and foremost, the caption competition.
There were many and various entries, mostly unprintable, and a few that were both amusing and only slightly offensive. However, I've printed them all below.
1. Me no luv you long time, Longhurst
2. Just piss off. I'm so pissed off that bloody Scarff took me for another $5 of my hard earned, then had the temerity to say he only bets with me to lay off against his bets with Paul and Brett
3. I can't hold it back any more, run!
4. I have been away for the last couple of months. I can't remember whether this is my "inscrutable" or "scrutable" partner
5. After that round, I feel like I've been cored and sanded.
6. Why, oh why do I play this stupid game
7. Strange - I don't seem to be getting many responses on eHarmony with my photo
8. Tastes like they've been putting Novichok on those wedges
9. Excuse me, I think I've just sat on my divot remover.
And congratulations to Peter Baird, who was rewarded with the generous prize of a golf ball for his entry:
Who said I've put on weight? In fact I have redistributed some muscle for longer drives!
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| Pithy, I thought |
The real competition of course, would be to try and work out who contributed each caption. No prizes, but the players were Keith Barrow, Derek, Glen, Greg, Earle and Paul - can you work it out. (Yes, some players put in more than one entry).
Plus, many thanks to Stan for generously agreeing to be the subject of the caption competition. Oh, hang on a minute, he didn't. Sorry Stan, but thanks anyway - you're a good sport.
John generously offered himself for fine of the week, quoting his frustration on the sixteenth tee searching for his seven iron before finally finding it tucked under his arm.
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| I feel a great round coming on |
So, the novelties
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HOLE
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NOVELTY
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CONTENDERS
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WINNER
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2
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NTP
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Lynne, Frances
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Stephanie
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10
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NTP in 2
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Lynne
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9
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NTP in 3
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Colin, Gary
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Max
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15
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LD
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Max
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16
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Golden Hole
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Glen
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Well done, Max. And spare a thought for Glen who won the Golden Hole, and picked up the smallest ever jackpot of $15.
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| How come the boys are in yet another picture? |
While we're talking of big wins, Earle carried off the $10 raffle prize, asking us to not let Vickie know or she'd take it off his pocket money for next week.
Some remarkable rounds there, with Richard and Greg disputing the major honours, with Richard's deftly managed handicap proving the difference.
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PLAYER
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SCORE
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BIRDIES
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Peter
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81
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4
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Gary
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77
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Earle
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77
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Jack
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77
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Colin
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76
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Jan
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76
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Paul
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74
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13, 17 (Eagle)
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John
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72
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2, 4
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Glen
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72
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Max
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72
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Lynne
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71
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2, 10
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Frances
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70
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Stephanie
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69
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Don
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68
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Greg
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67
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Richard Yeo
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65
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| Just played my normal game.. |
A special thanks to Rob for his generous sponsorship this week, sorry you weren't with us.
Next week, it's off to Secret Harbour for the Country Cup. Be there at 0830 for a 0900 tee off. And if your ball goes off the fairway, take a six iron with you for company - it's dugite country in there.
Whose entries were those?
1. Paul, 2 Earle, 3 Greg, 4 Glen, 5, 7 & 8 Derek, 6 Keith.
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