SOS CUP, ROUND TWO

 

The SOS Cup competition moves to a conclusion.

I'm not going to win if I have too many of these

A hard-fought stroke tussle between some of the clubs foremost golfers.

Who would prevail? Who indeed.

If I was left-handed, and trying to reach the tee-box instead of the hole, I'd be OK. 

The day dawned bright and cheerful.

Today, SOS were the early birds - a 7:30 tee-off beckoned.

Kerry was so early, that she managed to score the #1 parking spot.

It was even rumoured that she had parked there on Friday night to reserve the spot, then walked home.

There were other records broken. Paul Cooper for most ever excessive swearing (he was hatching a 7 on the par 3, so some sympathy from his playing partners).

%^**&!!!#%%! &*(*&)^%!!

and Lynley, for what must be close to an all time record score for a stroke game.

We congratulated Pug Dog on becoming a grandfather for the first time yesterday. The little bloke is to be called Winston, apparently in anticipation of his doing great things later in life.

Pug Dog also managed three putts in the bunker, attempting to just clear the lip and allowing the ball to trickle to the hole. As Gerry puts it - the first time he’d seen someone four-putt with only one on the green.

Unplayable? Never!

We celebrated a hole-in-one from Don on the 18^th - congratulations, Don.

There were birdies galore:

Popey and Andrea on the 5^th

Roland, Lynley, Coops and Paul B on the 18^th

Pug Dog on the 15^th

Roland on the 8^th

and Lynley on the 17^th.

The raffle draw gave rise to an interesting dilemma. Number 46 having been called, we conferred for some minutes while we searched for the holder. There was no doubt that number 46 had been sold, but no-one was prepared to admit to owing the precious plastic disc. It wasn’t until Pug Dog suggested that the prize should be forfeited that Coops discovered he did indeed have the number after all. Everything was amicably resolved and Coops will enjoy his success.

And the Golden Hole marker has been misappropriated. We appreciate that this is a collector’s item, but if it has found its way into your golf bag or some other place of concealment, would you please let Popey know.

 

The novelties were keenly fought over, as always.

Longest Drive for the ladies on #5: Andrea, pipped by Lynley

Nearest the Pin in 2 on the 10^th: Popey, Keith, Lynley, but Keith got closer still.

Nearest on the 12^th: Lynley again!

Longest Drive for the men on the 15^th: Keith had a monster, but Pug Dog got one even further.

And nearest on the 18^th: Keith, Lynley, Roland and Karl all had their names on the marker, but no-one was going to beat Don with an ace!

So, the results for Saturday

Not even close, Gerry!

Which leaves us to add the scores for the two days, and produce the final leaderboard:

	Puggy	139
	Gerry	140
	Colin	140
	Keith	142
	Don	144
	Andrea	145
	Roland	145
	Earle	146
	Karl	146
	Coops	148
	Gardy	149
	Lynne	149
	Popey	151
	Boris	152
	Frances	153
	Mark W	154
	Shelley	161
	Derek	163
	Kerry	164
	Greg	166

Very close, but no doubt about the winner. Congratulations, Puggy - two superb rounds of golf. 

All played well

And now, the Gala Dinner on November 30^th approacheth. Would you let Peter know asap if you are hoping to attend, and with the number of guests, should you be bringing any. Your payment should be to the general SOS account, not the booking account. (But Shelley will fix it if you send it to the wrong one),

Next week, we will be competing for the Masters’ Trophy. To qualify, members need to have won a two-week competition or participated in the Match Play final, at some point during their career with SOS.

For those who do not qualify, there will be a Stableford competition.

For the next couple of weeks, the Blog will be in the secure hands of Karl and Peter. Your photos and assorted ephemera will be appreciated as always.

SOS CUP ROUND ONE

The late Stephanie Jeffares makes it in time for the last group

 

The first round of the SOS Cup competition.

A tactics talk?

Another of those infernal stroke rounds that can turn nasty very quickly.

Love the hat!

And of course, just to make it that much more difficult

The computer in the pro-shop was broken

So we had to use those silly little cards,

and manually enter our scores at the end.

Gerry's beautiful swing in stereo

Don't just take our word for it - watch the maestro at work:

It was once again alarm-clock golf

With a 7:24 am tee off

A little more encouraging -

at least the weather was pleasant

Here to play

Although an early sea breeze meant driving into the wind on later holes

With Linley a late scratching

Lynley substitute

There was a bit of a shuffle around the first couple of groups

With the very reliable Frances, Kerry and Andrea off first - christened "The Android Sisters" by Karl.

For those who missed it - Paul Boquest on the 10th at Meadowsprings.
He made the green!

Anniversaries were celebrated, this week by Boris and Frances, and next week by Coops and Popey.

Novelties were claimed, mostly by the usual suspects:

NTP on the 2^nd, Frances, beaten by Gardy

Gardy on the tee: A hundred and thirty to the green? Hand me my putter!

NTP on the 6^th, Hilly, Boris, but trumped by Pugsy

NTP in 2 on the 10^th, Willow, pipped by Popey

LD on the 12^th, blokes, Coops, Karl, but Pugsy again

Dave outdrives Gerry

LD on the 14^th, girls, Kerry, beaten by Steph

And the golden hole remains unclaimed.

Sinking them on the practice green, no problem.

A sprinkling of birdies,

Earle on the 9^th,

Pugsy on the 6^th and 14^th

and Popey on the 10^th,

Popey double banking

Not to mention Carol wiping out a magpie on the 17^th.

Andrea's drive in a spot of bother on the 14th. Still managed a 5!

A reminder, it has been decided that the Gala dinner function will cost $45 for members, and $60 for non-members - this includes all food, wine, beer etc, plus the awarding of trophies.

Pugsy has promised a pair of strippers - Vicky queried who would be joining him? The venue is to be Lot 60 at Innaloo. 

And the results for the first round of the Cup:

Not today, it wasn't!

They were just dropping in the hole all day!

Next week, the second round, on the Tuart at 7:24 again, so set those clocks. And remember: