Saturday, November 24, 2018

STABLEFORD

After all the excitement of the Annual Dinner, and some vigorous midweek golfing activity for some of our members, this was a rather subdued and relaxed competition. 



The weather was kind, most of the flies were on holiday, and the scores were pretty impressive. 

Now Lynne is the new Vickie - anything's possible


A three-way tie for first, with forty points. But more of that later. 




Happy birthday to Max, who has now completed his exams and can concentrate on his golf. 

And happy birthday to Ross, who apparently clocks up the good old six-oh. Personally, I don't think he looks a day over fifty-nine, but you be the judge..




Another first today - we sold all the raffle numbers, so upped the first prize to $20, and the second prize to $5. It really pays to be an SOS member these days!

Greg cleans up in the raffle

During November, our fines have been going to the Returned Service charity, and Shelley has been prising generous contributions from all the members. A big thank you to everyone. 




And a couple of extra fines this week - one for Carol, who apparently was hooning around in her buggy and rolled over Jack's ball, and one for John who lost control of his buggy, with it ending up in the bunker, albeit still upright. 



Talking of John, a reminder from him of the local rule, permitting a free drop from tyre marks -  but apparently don't go trying this at Cottesloe, it is just a local rule. 


NOVELTY
HOLE
CONTENDERS
WINNER






NTP
2
Carol, John
Greg

NTP in 2
13
Jack, Lynne
Jan

NTP in 3
18
Jack
Rob

LD
9
Jack
Max

The novelties provided some interesting challenges today, even after Bruce misread John's 8 for a 9 - no matter, we still had a winner. And the main event...


PLAYER
SCORE
BIRDIES







Ross
28



Gary
30



Paul
30



Carol
31



Shelley
33



John
33
11


Frances
33



Richard O
33



Lynne
34



Rob
35



Jan
35
6


Colin
35



Jack
35



Richard Y
35



Derek
35



Bernie
37
2


Gim
37



Keith
37



Kerry
37



Stephanie
38
2


Peter
38



Greg
40



Don
40



Max
40



Thanks to Keith for his generous sponsorship, and a pleasure to play with him today. 


Keith and Derek both picked the same spot to land their drives


Congratulations to Max, and commiserations to Greg who managed 40 points and came home third. On any other day you'd think 40 would guarantee a win. 

Now exams are finished, this should be able to buy me a good time somewhere..


A reminder, scores are posted in the West Australian on a Monday - seems a surprising number of people read them.

Greg wins the B Grade Championship


Next week, some of us will be away in sunny Tasmania, having a bit of a golf-a-thon. Paul will do a guest blog, while John, Shelley and Kerry will stand in for us. 



The Christmas Cheer event will take place immediately after the game on December 22nd at the Longhurst's in Claremont - I'll publish a map nearer the time. Bring a Secret Santa prize, for about $10-$15. There'll be stuff to eat and drink. 



Next week, Ambrose Fours on the Tuart. All have fun. 























Saturday, November 17, 2018

PRESIDENTS TROPHY

So, the President's Trophy. What would he choose for this auspicious contest? Why, Stableford, of course - we've had quite enough of those punishing stroke games for a while. 



And what a strange day - beautifully cool, but with one significant downside. 

These things. 



Ah well, can't have it all. 



Some really good scores today, no disasters, and most people coming away with what can only be called "respectable" cards. 


John took us through some of the most important of the new rules, which are now only six weeks away. 


Kerry completes her preparation


You can leave the flag in for your putt, even if you're on the green. (The famous coach, David Leadbetter, maintains it's always better to leave it in if you have the choice). You can now remove loose hazards from the bunker without a penalty, and a dropped ball is now dropped from knee height (but you still have to be standing up when you drop it).




NOVELTY
HOLE
CONTENDERS
WINNER






NTP
2
Frances, Earle
Stephanie

NTP in 2
5
Keith, Lynne, Shelley
Brett

LD
8

Gerry

NTP in 2
15
Carol
Lynne



Earle and hitchhikers


Greg Bennett was awarded his personal trophy for winning the Match Play. He has now won this competition in 1995, 2009, 2012, 2017 and 2018. Becoming a bit of a habit. 







PLAYER
SCORE
BIRDIES







Jack
27



Stephanie
28



Shelley
30



Jan
32



Gim
32



Lynne
32



Carol
32



John
33



Derek
33



Richard O
34



Don
35



Frances
35



Vickie
35



Keith
35
4


Brett
35
15


Paul
36



Colin
36



Kerry
37



Max
37



Gerry
37



Greg
38



Earle
39
2


Gary
39



Peter
41



(Look, it was a bit of a scramble to get these results down. If I've got you wrong, don't get pissed off, just let me know and I'll change it). 

A great round from Peter, who seems to either win each week or bring up the rear. 



Then we headed off to Al Fornetto in Scarborough for the Annual Dinner, which was a lot of fun. 

A very enjoyable evening - good food, good wine, and presentation of the following trophies. 





Eclectic Old
Peter Baird

Eclectic Tuart
John Messenger

Consistency
Peter Baird/Max Patriarca

Lady Champion
Shelley Yeo

B Grade Champion
Greg Bennett

A Grade Champion
Stephanie Jeffares

H/Cap Champion
Max Patriarca

Club Champion
Glen Pope


And here's the complete list of the trophy winners for the past year. 








Presidents Trophy 2017
R Stanger

Anniversary Cup 2017
F Longhurst

Christmas Cup 2017
G Bennett

New Years Cup
K Barrow

Australia Day Cup
E Scarff

Summer Cup
J Rowling

Easter Cup
D Williamson

Perry Lakes Cup
 J Tylich

Mug Cup
D Williamson

WA Week Cup
J Tylich

Winter Cup
B Fordham

Match Play Champion
G Bennett

Match Play Plate
J Rowling

Spring Cup
P Gardner

Country Trophy
I Holmes

SOS Cup
P Baird

Masters Trophy
G Pope

Memorial Trophy
G Pope

Diggers Cup
G Bennett




 Some moments from last night's Annual Dinner. Many thanks to everyone who worked so hard to make it a success.

















Next week, Stableford on the Old Course.