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:

 

 

 The Memorial Trophy

Todays round was a very special day on the SOS G.C.'s calendar when we remember those members that have passed on to golfing heaven.

Yes there is a golf course in heaven.

However this past member did have a little explaining to do

The conditions again were absolutely perfect for some good golf. This week we were joined by two guests of Keith and Carol, Tony & Sandra Smith who had traveled all the from Melbourne just to play golf at Royal Wembley and also take in the sights of our fabulous city.

Sandra with Derek & Keith

Tony

Pre game there was a fair bit of chatter as everyone exchanged reason why they were going to play poorly today. Excuses ranged from bad backs to hangovers.

Stock photo of Coops having yet another toasted bacon & egg sandwich.

No prizes for guessing whose cart this is.

Lynley was fascinated by this incredible stork display on a cluster of grass trees on the second hole.

Coops however was less impressed. Having landed behind them and attempting to hit over them onto the green he clipped the middle stork, killing two bees in the process, and saw his ball deflect to the left. A few expletive's later he racked up a double bogey but was grateful to not take home the lollies again this week having climbed back up the ladder to where he usually resides.

"Spots of Bover"

 Karl on the 14th

Karl on the 11th

Gardy on the 17th

As usual there was some carnage along the way.

The upshot of the days event and the winners

In first place was Keith with a great score of 69, followed by Gerry on 70 and 

Gardy on 72

Birdies

#2 Gerry

# 6 & 9 Gardy

#2 David

#2 Derek

#3 Karl

#5 Barry

#12 Shelly

#7 Tony Smith

Novelties

#2 LD Men - Colin

#3 Golden Hole - Club

#8 LD Ladies - Sandra

#10 NTP in two - Colin

#12 NTP - Shelly

#18 NTP - Earle

Rest of the Field

Post match chatter and fines

Next week it's Round 1 of the SOS Cup. Can Gardy retain the Cup?

Beastly tee time of 7.24 again (who's responsible for this?) and we are playing the Old.

Next week the Maestro will be back on the blog, so all photos etc. to Derek please.

I'll leave you with this.

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"