Ambrose Fours? Quickly, what are the rules for that? Is that where we alternate shots and hit the pink ball?
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No - it’s where everyone tees off, we pick the best ball, and then all hit off from that same spot, again choosing the best ball. Must take at least three drives from each player during the round. (Not 6, unless you’re playing 24 holes!)
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Forecast was for an absolute scorcher, but really wasn’t too unpleasant until later in the afternoon, by which time we were all safely in the clubhouse. A few more carts that usual, but that’s to be expected.
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And a relaxing fun team game, in contrast to the rather more serious two-week stroke competitions that we’ve been having recently.
Played in good spirit, and in some cases with gay abandon, when our team mates had already put a usable shot into play.
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There were some creative team names, and some incomprehensible ones too, but that was all part of the fun.
Plenty of room at the afters, as many players had other commitments to attend to at this busy time of year.
The novelties:
Nearest the pin on the 2nd had Earle, then Lynley, but Coops got nearer.
Ladies longest drive on the 4th, Kerry, then an absolute whopper from Frances.
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Nearest in two on the 6th, Phil, Brett, then Wayne.
Longest drive for the men on the 11th had Popey, then Wayne, but pipped by Mark Wilson.
And the Golden Hole went off, delivering a whopping $21 to Coops’ superannuation fund.
Nearest in three on the 18th was claimed, (not surprisingly, given the format) by a consortium consisting of Karl, Dave, Carol and Mark, but I believe Carol picked up the prize
As it was her birthday!
Which one? You never ask a lady her age.
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| I won the raffle! |
In future weeks, Karl will be mixing up the novelties a bit, making them rather more novel. Expect to see longest putts, longest drives for handicaps 18+, nearest the bunker, etc. The idea is to spread the opportunities around more.
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| Drama on the 13th. Fines were levied. |
One of our players was somewhat affected by the heat, you’ll be pleased to hear recovery has been swift and complete.
Save the day.
The annual Par 3 competition is booked for Wednesday February 4th at Lake Claremont. We’ll be teeing off between 5 and 6pm - there’ll be prizes and trophies. Details to follow.
The Christmas Cheer will take place after the game next week. We’ll all decamp to Kerry’s place as we finish our round, no congregating in the clubhouse.
And many thanks to Kerry and Wally for putting up with us, yet again!
There is an expectation that players will wear something Christmassy for the game and the afters. Gerry has promised there will be a prize.
So, to the results:
The Early Birdies (Derek, Frances, Peter and Faye) brought up the rear, with a somewhat underwhelming 65.875.
(Their one and only birdie was indeed on the first hole!)
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| The Early Birdies |
Next up where Glen’s Eagles (Andrea, Glen, Lynley and Lynne) with 61.875
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| Glen's Eagles |
Closely followed by Dave and the Divots (Karl, Dave, Carol and Mark) with 60.625
The All Stars (Earle, Gary, Brett and Don) with 59.625
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| All Stars |
Just ahead of them, the Screaming Eagles (Kerry, Phillip, Paul and Shelley) with 59.375
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| The Screaming Eagles |
But clear winners, Zukacan(!) consisting of Coops, Gerry, Wayne and Roland, with a very commendable 57.875
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| Zukancan |
Well done those players, and if you’re the sort of person who waits for the green to clear for your second shot on a par 5, here's something you can relate to:
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