Memorial Trophy

 

The Memorial Trophy (aka The Keith Barrow Cup).

A stroke competition on the Tuart

In memory of those SOS players who have passed while still active members.

Tightly held by Keith for the last two years

Could it be prised from his grasp today?

It wasn’t a large field. A total of only 18 players.

Perhaps because the BOM had forecast rain. It didn’t happen.

A very pleasant day for golf

A most amenable temperature

With a gentle breeze.

Colin sustained a sporting injury on the 16^th, and we wish him a speedy recovery.

Otherwise, we made it to the afters without incident.

We have birthdays coming up for Frances and Boris.

Boris picked up the Golden Hole on the 18^th, although it wasn’t a large jackpot this week.

The other novelties:

The ladies’ longest drive on the 13^th went to Lynley

Nearest in two on the 16^th (that’s right, the one that the girls can’t reach in two), had Frances very close, but Keith snuck inside.

The men’s longest drive on the 9^th had Boris outpointed by Peter.

Nearest in two on the 7^th had Goochy on the green, but Andrea did better.

Gardy chunks one big time. 

Interestingly, three players in the last group managed to score a 9 on the first par 5 (the 4^th). Keith, Carol and Dave were all unfortunate, while the fourth member of the group, Steph, managed an upside down 9 (a 6). In the first group, Goochy outdid them all with a 10 on the same hole!

Birdies were celebrated thus:

Goochy and Boris on 18

Frances on 16

Lynley on 8, and

Derek on 10.

If you and your guest are planning on coming to the Gala Dinner on November 29^th, you’ll need to have registered by the end of this week to Frances, (falonghurst1@gmail.com) and to have paid to the SOS operating account by the end of the next.

Otherwise there will be no food for you.

Make your payment of $35 for members and $50 for guests to

SOS Golf Group Inc

036-032  816543

And so, to the results of the Memorial Trophy.

A closely fought battle for the podium positions, but no countback necessary to determine the winner.

Meanwhile, Gary is competing in the WA Open at Mt Lawley. 

(Which, incidentally, seems to be sponsored by an undertakers. They certainly know their demographic.)

We understand from Gary's caddie, Roland, that the bunkers and the slick greens have been creating problems for all the competitors. Round 2 continues today.  

Next week, it’s the first round of the SOS Cup, with a 7.48 tee off.

The following week, we’ll enjoy a sausage sizzle at Perry Lakes after the game. 

See you there.