Final Round of the Benkerr Cup - Australia v The Rest of the World

Perfect playing conditions greeted the players again for the second and final round of the Cup. However as fate would have it a gusty south westerly originating from Antarctica arrived mid way through the round to make conditions far from ideal.

The lads

The Actual Cup -  Even more impressive than the artist impression, but why is it on a lean?

(Derek the Tallyman already has one hand on it!!! Is this an omen)

Some of you may question this but is there anything more beautiful than a golf course?

Back to the golf. After trailing by 0.5 on the first round the Rest of the World (Wherever that is?) were determined to put up a better showing for the final round for the Cup that everyone wanted to get their mitts on.

There was a great turnout of those dressed for the occasion with the ROW players showing a clear heel to the Australian contingent. Some of the best for the ROW follow.

Our English Rose Carol, with what seems to be a foot in each camp

Earle put in a solid effort for the Australians, as usual.

"Raygun" put in another appearance dressed for Halloween

Coops was ravenous and woofed off one, or possibly two rounds of toasted cheese and ham sandwiches, washed down with a coffee.

Nah!

 

A curious onlooker

Surprisingly few "Spots of Bover" this round with the highlights following

Gardy advanced the ball 130 metres with his putter from this lie (was it a Scotty Cameron?)

To the Scores

Place getters for Round 2

1. Gardy

2. Keith 

  3. Derrek

A complete white wash by the ROW

Novelties

NTP #18 - Keith (but there's more to it and we will get to that)

Golden Hole - Karl

NTP #12 - Club

NTP in 2 #10 - Popey

LD Men #2 Mark W

LD Ladies #8 - Linley

Birdies

Andrea #3 & #6

Praise the Lord - another chip in on the 6th

Derek - #7 

Roland #7

Paul B #7 & 18

Karl #3

Keith #18

Keith's pre-shot routine on the 18th

It Worked & Keith racks up a 4th Hole in One (in competition)

Unfortunately Paul B had a prior commitment and couldn't be there to accept the "Lollies" so Coops graciously accepted them (refusing to share them with anyone) and was seen leaving Perry Lakes a very happy man munching on a Mars Bar.

THE FINAL OUTCOME

ROW take out the Cup with 63.7 from Australia on 62.6

The ROW Captain giving a brief speech after accepting the trophy. Derek has enlarged his mantlepiece to accommodate the Cup and Frances has promised to polish it at least once a week.

The Gracious Winners - two years in a row.

Best outfit on the day went to Coral, so it was a great day out for the Barrows

Our thanks to those who contributed to the Sausage Sizzle. The Truffle Hill Merlot was sensational (Where can I buy a few bottles?.

A further reminder on the End of Year Dinner & Presentation Night.

Please advise Shelly of you attendance - we need number now to determine the final cost.

Next week its the "Memorial" in remembrance of member past with a beastly tee off time of 7.24 on the Tuart - No Pajamas Please

Lastly following on from last weeks Captains Comments

Remember "No Monkey Business"

First Round of The Benkerr Cup - Rest of the World v Australia

In perfect conditions, the first round of the Benkerr Cup kicked off on The Old.

(Artist Impression of the Cup)

The Cup is named in honour of our two longest standing members Greg Bennett & Colin Kerr - The "Godgolfers"

A solid field of 23 seasoned players turned up, 13 representing the Rest of the world (wherever that is) and 10 representing Australia, slightly outnumbered but accustomed to that.

Some came very well dressed for the occasion.

Popey & Gerry certainly put in the effort to look the part

Keith, Paul & Gardy were in the mood for a fight.

(Gardy wearing his blood splattered Surry CC shirt)

Raygun was there - you can't keep a good rap dancer down

Being a co-sanctioned tournament there were a few select players from LIV Golf playing (above)

Coops munching on a toasted cheese and ham sandwich, washed down with a flat white. 

Just enough sustenance as it turns out to avoid taking home the lollies.

Steph & Keith discussing pre-game tactics. 

First group off the tee, Frances (partially dressed or undressed?), Gim, Andrea and Goochy (welcome back)

From then on things went a little downhill

Steph and Keith taking a well deserved coffee break

According to our resident botanist, Shelly, it must be October because the bottlebrush is in bloom.

A selection of "Spot of Bover" photos

So the upshot of it all was, despite their small numbers the Australians take a slight advantage going into the second round, to be played on the Tuart next Saturday teeing off at 8.04. Australia's average score for the round was 31.6 closely followed by the Rest of the World with 31.1

Rundown of scores as follows

To be fair to our guest, Wayne Bradford, there was a mix up with his score card and the pro shop tried to work it out but somehow he ended up with 25 points when his paying partner had him down as 26 points, as did Wayne himself. But hey, he walked off with a bag of lollies 

and Coops breathed to live another day.

Novelties as follows

NTP # 6 - Steph

Longest Drive # 8 - Garry

NTP # 18 - Goochy

NTP in 2 on # 10 - Lynne

NTP # 2 - Andrea

Golden Hole # 16 - Steph

Birdies

Steph on 2

Mark Wilson on 9 & 11

Gardy on 11

Popey on 2

Goochy on 15

A great day out for Steph and Goochy on his return to the field

 
The place getters and the winner

Next week after the final round of the Cup it's a "Sausage Sizzle" at Perry Lakes.

Whoever has the SOS Esky could they please give Glenn Kelly a call. We will need it ahead of next weeks Sausage Sizzle

Please also let Shelly know if you and your partner will be attending the Annual Dinner & Presentation Night no later than 9 November.  You will be notified of pricing in the coming weeks.

The venue is Lot Six Zero, Innaloo on 30 November.

Lastly a message from our captain Andrea

Hello everyone, I have been approached by a few members recently with concerns regarding the rules of golf. Whilst we are very definitely a social golfing group we must also adhere to the rules of golf at all times. This means that our weekly competitions are played on an even playing field for all members. Whilst we have added some local rules e.g. bunkers at Wembley may be raked before you play your shot if you land in a footprint (or similar), it is important that the usual rules of golf are applied at all other times. If you ever have any confusion about the rules please discuss with your playing partners before making your own decisions so that we can ensure the correct actions are taken. Thank you and happy golfing! Andrea. 

In a nutshell "No Monkey Business" please

We'll end with a bit of Current Affairs. A dog that looks remarkably like Paul Boquests dog "Billie" ran onto the green in yesterdays Alfred Dunhill Links Championship and ran off with a players ball.