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What are big days on the SOS calendar?
Club Championship Days.
Match Play Auction Days.
To have both on the same day? Amazing.
A bit like when Christmas and Easter fall on the same day. (Apparently not a common event)
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Stroke play, of course, and a few disasters to spoil otherwise good scores.
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No excuses for the weather - it was absolutely perfect.
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The novelties featured a number of the usual suspects:
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Longest Drive on the 4th went to Mark Hill.
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Nearest in 2 on the 10th, Hilly had his name on it, but it went to Pug Dog.
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Nearest the bunker on the 14th, Hilly again but outpointed by Shelley.
Nearest in 3 on the 18th, Gardy, beaten by Colin.
Neither of the Golden Holes were claimed this week.
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Birthdays were celebrated this week by David Williamson and Tony Gooch.
Hope you both had a chance to enjoy yourselves.
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The results
A three-way tie for second place, Keith losing out on countback.
Pictures from Gary of a Whistlng Kite on the 4th last week. Great shots.
After the game today, we got tidied up and made our way to Peters by the Sea, for the Match Play Auction.
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We mingled with the trendy crowd at the Scarborough beach, where we were probably mistaken for Health Inspectors or undercover police in mufti. The free drinks and finger foods were enjoyed, and thanks to Andrea, Frances, Carol and Puggy for making it all happen, and of course Brett for his auctioneering skills.
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Our very own Master of the Mallet auctioned some excellent gifts, warmly donated by members - thanks to all those very generous souls. The proceeds will go to enhancing our enjoyment at the annual Gala Dinner.
So, how did the Match Play Auction itself go? Spirited bidding for the favourite seeds, and some bargains available on the less fancied horses. With a notional 8/1 chance for the winner, with payouts for the minor placings as well, all the successful bidders were getting pretty good odds.
So what did they go for:
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Barry |
$110 |
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Peter |
$100 |
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Keith |
$210 |
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Roland |
$140 |
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Pug
Dog |
$130 |
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Steph |
$200 |
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Gerry |
$150 |
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Goochy |
$250 |
So, heavy betting on Goochy, Steph and Keith. We’ll see whether the punters got it right on August 12th, the day of the final.
There was a mega-raffle with $200 in prizes, well-done those winners, and well-played everyone.
We understand (but were not present to witness) that many members partied on at the karaoke bar until the small hours - we stand in admiration of your stamina.
A great evening all round, and one of those things that SOS does so well. The benefits of membership spread well beyond the golf course,
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Thanks to Birgit, Paul B and Gary for your great photographs this week.
Next week - first round of the Winter Cup on the Old Course at 10:12. The latest tee time of the year (and yes, the days are already getting longer. Surely you’ve noticed).
We understand that current holder Vickie will be defending her title!
If you weren't there last night, here's a taste of what you missed:
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| Shelley and Barry's auction items waiting for their Uber home. |