SOS CUP, ROUND 2

The second round of the SOS Cup, and with the early start came dewy greens, which played slow, slow, quick, quick, slow. Fine if you're doing the foxtrot, but a bit of a pain if you're putting. 

Of course, you could always be doing something more interesting. Like jetting to disease central, aka the UK:

We tried to stop him leaving...

Getting used to the latest European fashions

But back to the golf. Inevitably, in a two week competition it can get a bit, well, competitive. That only serves to bring out the best in our play, and Barry (aka Boris) certainly excelled himself with a birdy on not just the second, but also the eleventh. 

OK, big deal you say, except that these two holes are distinguished by being index two and one on the course - a feat that doesn't appear to have been achieved within living club memory. (Guiness Book of Records suggest that Kim Jong Il managed it during the opening of the Pyongyang Golf Course in North Korea, but we discount that). 

So, great golf Boris!

Generally, we expect Greg to have achieved a pretty good result on any Saturday, and today was no exception. He won the raffle!

On the day, the honours went to Stephanie, who turned in an exceptional score of 68, three points clear of Ian in second place, who was himself another point clear of Boris. 

Well done all three. 

So, how did we go today?

PLAYER	SCORE	BIRDIES
Stephanie	68
Ian	71
Barry	72	2, 11
Gary	75
Birgit	75
Bernie	76
Glen Pope	76
Greg Bennett	76
Don	77
Tony Gooch	77
Peter	79
Earle	79
Dave	86
Vickie	-
Gerry	-

Apologies to the other ornithologists - I didn't have the cards to see all the birdies.

But it is, of course, the aggregate that matters. Gary had put in a solid marker last week, but found his putting letting him down today. Would his 75 be enough to hold off the challengers?

In the end, not quite. Beaten on countback by the surging Boris. Commiserations to our Captain, accolades to the new challenger. 

Here, the aggregate scores of all players who completed both rounds:

	PLAYER	SCORE
	Barry	144
	Gary	144
	Ian	145
	Stephanie	146
	Tony Gooch	152
	Peter	153
	Greg	155
	Bernie	156
	Don	156
	Earle	160
	Glen Pope	161
	Dave	165

Now if you've ever wondered what it looks like out of the window while you're enjoying your two weeks of quarantine, here it is, courtesy of Paul and Kerry. 

Just another ten days to go isn't it guys? Maybe there'll be a bird or something?  Perhaps a robin? You never know. 

Back at SOS, next week, it's Ladies Day, so expect some fun and games. We'll miss Paul's cross-dressing - anyone volunteer to take his place? It'll get in the blog!

They're all over it. 

And in the meantime, if you've forgotten how to do the foxtrot:

SOS CUP, ROUND 1

 After all the excitement of the Country Cup, a rather more subdued round of stroke play on the Old Course, for the first round of the coveted SOS Cup. 

Frances polished it nicely before handing it back

Cold in the shade, warm in the sun, and the greens speeding up quite considerably once the dew had burned off - a lovely day to be enjoying the great outdoors. 

Get that SOS riffraff off the greeen...

A clear winner for this week, but a good half dozen in the chasing pack next week. 

Brett and TJ have decided they can't handle the pressure, and are off for a great week of fishing. 

We welcomed Frances back for the afters. A week or so yet away from golf, but improving by the day.

And best wishes to Shelley, who is also recovering after medical intervention. 

Birthdays for Earle, who hits the big 70 this week, 

and Bernie, who is 28...again. 

We said a tearful goodbye to Kerry and Paul, who have both been a big part of this club for many years.

Keep this handy when planning your next holiday

Brett shows Paul the way to the exit

 Our loss is Newquay's gain, so make sure to catch up with them next time you're doing the Doc Martin tour of Cornwall. 

And if you get to Sussex, Derek can get you a game in the Stoolball league - seriously!

Steph expressed her concern by donating a supply of face masks, as Paul and Kerry fly into the teeth of the virus.

The Match Play trophy back where it belongs

The first group managed to get their names on most of the novelties...and in some cases were still there at the end. 

NOVELTY	HOLE	CONTENDERS	WINNER
NTP	2	Don	Gerry
NTP in 3	5	Dave, Stephanie,	Glen K
NTP	13	Don, Stephanie	Paul
Golden Hole	16		Don
LD	17	Don	Gary

The Country Cup goes home

And the chook wets its whistle

But where are the clubs?

The stroke game saw a few of us coming badly unstuck, but Gary managed to hold it together all the way through, which saw him with a three point lead. 

Nailed it!

PLAYER	SCORE	BIRDIES
Gary	69	7,16
Barry	72
Ian	74
Brett	74
Peter	74
James	74	4,14
Paul	75
Tony G	75
Stephanie	77
Kerry	77
Birgit	78
Greg	78
Don	79	16
Gim	79
Dave	79
Bernie	80
Alana	80
Earle	81
TJ	81
Derek	83
Glen P	83
Glen K	92
Gerry	92	2

Glen K was awarded fine of the week, for managing a triple dead sheep. 

One for the all-time album - well done, guys. 

And remember: