Finally after TC Narelle caused the cancellation of the Perry Lakes Cup originally scheduled for 28 March play got under way this Saturday. A strong field of 24 players teed up on the first of The Old Course to contest for the cup, which is a very recent addition to the Club's calendar having been introduced in 2014. The field for Saturdays round included 7 past champions, Garry Burgess, Paul Gardner, Glen Pope, Peter Baird, Barry Treak, Andrea Williams and the defending champion Paul Cooper.
Following are some of the pre game photo
(Courtesy Peter Baird)
The Motely Crew
(Courtesy Peter Baird)
A first, Andrea attempting to steal Coops toasty despite the fact that he's taken a bite out of it. Good luck with that one.
(Courtesy Derek Longhurst)
Coops still with his sandwich, although half devoured at this stage.
(Courtesy Derek Longhurst)
Our new vice captain with Dave in the background (thanks for stepping up and saving my bacon).
(Courtesy Peter Baird)
A couple of old foxes, as confident as ever.
(Courtesy Derek Longhurst)
A far more relaxed past captain who can now simply focus on the golf.
(Courtesy Peter Baird)
Motley Crew 2
(Courtesy Derek Longhurst)
Can you believe it, Stephanie recently celebrated another birthday but doesn't seem to age!
Conditions could not have been better on the day, temperature perfect and wind manageable. This said there was an outrageous number of spots of boover with our new captain (who I am also indebted to for saving my bacon) getting off to an ominous start where he failed to reach the ladies tee. Lets face it The Old is a tough course.
(Courtesy Peter Baird)
Lynley, in the background didn't seem to notice Roland's predicament.
(Courtesy Paul Boquest)
Garry had a bit of jungle to negotiate on the 4th and managed to walk off the green with a bogey.
(Courtesy Paul Boquest)
(Courtesy Paul Boquest)
Mark Smith with an impossible play on the 11th following a wayward drive. To his credit he walked off the green with minimal damage and a bogey 6 on his card.
(Courtesy Peter Baird)
Keith snookered on the 15th
(Courtesy Lynley Hunter)
Lynne's ball on the 3rd.
(Courtesy Paul Linley Hunter)
Taking a drop but still managing a smile. Sensibly not attempting to play though the V truck. Sadly it was a pick up though.
(Courtesy Paul Faye Millar)
Faye on the 11th. Like Lynne on the 3rd it was a pick up for Faye.
(Courtesy Keith Barrow)
Peter looking proud of himself and rightly so because he reached the green in regulation on the par 5 17th for the first time since 2005, according to Keith. He missed the birdie but walked off with a par.
(Courtesy Keith Barrow)
How cruel is golf, on the very next hole the dreaded blue tree got in the way of Peters second and third shots with his 3rd ending up just ahead of the massive fairway bunker on the left side of the fairway. Unbelievably Peter walked off the 18th green with a 9!!!!, but avoided the dreaded 10.
So, to the results. Despite the passive conditions there was only one player that bettered their handicap and there were far too many players that scored in the twenties.
THE WINNERS
In first place and with a big gap to second and third and a great score of 83 off the stick - Andrea
In second place on countback from Popey, Gardy, Earle and Roland, all on 35 points - Shelly
In third place and off a tough handicap of 7 - Popey
Great day out for the ladies.
(Courtesy Derek Longhurst)
Initially I though this was an expert bit of photobombing by Popey and then realised he finished in 3rd place.
(Courtesy Derek Longhurst)
The winner for the second time with a firm grip on the trophy.
THE LOLLIES
Bad luck Faye. Probably one of those days you would rather forget, but a least you took something home.
THE NOVELTIES
Second Golden Hole # 2 - Garry
Ladies longest drive #3 - Lynley then Faye
Longest putt on # 9 - Paul B, followed by Lynne
Closest to the hole in 3 #12 - Garry
Golden Hole No 1 # 16 - Club
Men's longest drive #17 - Garry
BIRDIES
#17 - Barry
#13 - Gardy
#17 & # 11 - Popey
#15 - Dave Millar
A new fine sheet was introduced as well.
Next Saturday it Ladies Day on "The Old" with a late tee off time of 9.16 - good luck finding a parking space. Coops is the current holder of "The Mugs Cup".
You may have noticed that there seem to be less pesky crows on the course breaking into you golf bag or cart looking for food, and there's a reason for the.
They seem to prefer a pint these days. I think the crowbar is located somewhere near the outdoor area at 300 Acres and within easy access of any unwanted chip or food left behind.
Below is a link that Gardy sent me illustrating the danger of playing out of heavily wooded areas, as we have at Wembley. Sometimes that window you think you can get through is smaller than you think. Hopefully the link will work.
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