Ambrose on Tuart

The summer weather enticed 24 players to turn up for a 4 ball Ambrose on the Tuart Course. The 6 teams included new SOS members Mitchell and Mark Smith as well as guest Craig Thompson.

While there was a bit of wind and cloud around, the sun had a bite to it requiring liberal hydration throughout the round and at the clubhouse when finished!

Steph, Birgit, Ian, Richard, Dave & Frances line up at the start

Derek, Shelley & Gerry eager to hit the fairways!

Mark & Mitchell Smith with Derek & guest Craig Thompson

There was commotion on the tee as the 3rd group

 prepared tried to get underway!

A matter of perspective?

On the Fairways

Mark Wilson & Glenn Kelly 

There were a few who regretted not adding
 that little extra bit of  grunt!

Mark lost his ball in a 'green boy'

Birgit tries to assist by taking photos!

Richard O retrieves his equipment after a wind gust propelled
the un-braked buggy down the 11th fairway! 

Still waiting on the last group to appear!

Brett catches up on SOS finances with Treasurer Shelley.

The presidents Address

Brett brought the meeting to order thanking the committee and other members for their efforts organising next week's Annual Dinner.

Brett noted that Greg Dunkeld would be celebrating his birthday on the 23rd of November, but is currently engaged in harvesting and therefor unable to be with us.

Also, a welcome back to Oz for Carol and Keith Barrow who have returned from overseas and managed to join the meeting today! 

The Results

A remarkable low score of 55.75 won the event for Group 3, with Group 2 coming close behind with 56.875, a margin of only 1.125 points!

The Victorious Group 3
Glenn, Birgit, Tony & Mark

			Handicap		Group
			Individual	Group	Score
	Mark Wilson	ROW	14
1st	Tony Gooch	AUS	5
	Birgit Reinartz	ROW	35	8.25	55.75
	Glenn Kelly	AUS	12
	Lynne Malone	AUS	14
2nd	Lynley Hunter	AUS	11	9.125
	Derek Longhurst	ROW	21		56.875
	Mark Smith	AUS	27
	Glen Pope	ROW	6
3rd	Mitchell Smith	AUS	27	8.625
	Gordon Gryzb	AUS	9		57.8
	Craig Thompson	GUEST	27
	Earle   Scarff	AUS	15
4th	Dave  Williamson	AUS	25
	Stephanie Jeffares	ROW	15	7.875	59.4
	Gary Burgess	ROW	8
	Frances Longhurst	AUS	19
5th	Colin  Kerr	AUS	14	9.125
	Gerry Tessier	ROW	19		63.8
	Barry Treak	ROW	21
	Peter Baird	ROW	20
6th	Ian   Holmes	AUS	17
	Brett Fordham	AUS	9	8.25	67.75
	Richard Osborne	AUS	20

Brett, Ian, Richard & Peter were each awarded a bags of lollies for coming last! The award surprised several team members who thought they had performed well and were expecting to be on the podium!! 

Golden hole

The Golden Hole was on hole 6 this week and no-one was able to get close enough to claim the meagre prize.  The 'pot' was claimed in the two preceding weeks, so the carry over prize is only about $25.

Novelties

The Ambrose format restricted the novelties to par 3's and longest drives. Congratulations to the winners for executing some fine strokes! 

Novelties
	Hole	Contenders	Winner
NTP	3	-	Gary
LD - ladies	7	-	Lynne M
LD	8	Gary, Lynne M	Goochy
NTP	18	Stephanie	Lynley

Ash Tray Collection

Our President, Brett Fordham, a member of the team with the highest score, read out the 'Diggers' fines list. This is the second last week for collecting funds to donate to the Kings Park Honour Avenue.

Players were encouraged to dig deep for the worthy cause!

Even Keith Barrow, who did not play today, found reason to be fined!

The Raffle

Glenn and Derek play 'flip the coaster' as they wait for the raffle to start?!

Richard concentrates on the mechanics of turning the barrel of balls! 

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There you go! Nothing to it!

And the winner is . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Shirley Yeo !!

Shelley wins the $10 prize and potentially valuable scratchie!!

Next Week

A stableford competition will be held on the Tuart Course ahead of the Annual Dinner night!

Other News

The blogger has received news from Mandurah where several members recently attended the annual charity day competition at the Mandurah Country Club.

Frances Longhurst won a $500 jewellery voucher for getting 'nearest to the pin'. Seen below indulging in the spoils of competition!

While Stephanie demonstrates the perils of winning and drinking a bottle of wine, all on the same evening

 

House Sitting Offer!

Shelley Skinner has advised she will be working right through the summer and will be around to house sit if anyone is interested.  See Shelley at golf or email her if interested.

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