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.