SPRING CUP ROUND 2

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The second round of the Spring Cup

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Yes, it was still technically winter..

The ducks taking an interest on
what's happening on the 2nd green

But the weather was beautifully spring-like

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Perth at its very best

Earle trespassing on the 12th

Some of us had not distinguished ourselves on the first round

So no pressure today

The only thing we turned up for, really.

 

We were reminded, there’s no wipe when you’re playing stroke. If you don’t complete the hole, or you have a disaster, it’s a 10 for pars 4 & 5, and a 7 for a par 3. You don’t get to DQ - you take the maximum stroke.

Lynne's ball resting on a tuft over a hole

Karl has completed three rounds, and has applied for membership of SOS. The committee will consider.

This is Karl

Some novel novelties today:

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Nearest the bunker on the 5^th (without going in) - Keith, beaten by Derek

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Nearest in three on the 8^th - Goochy, beaten by Popey

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Women’s longest drive on the 13^th - Carol, Vicky, Lynley, then Steph (by a mile!)

Men’s longest drive on the 13^th - Vicky (?), beaten by Popey, Gary, Pugsy and then Coops.

NTP on the 18^th, Keith, Earle, Gary and Steph!

Today’s results:

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So, the first few placings  for the Spring Cup:

Steph, with                                 143 

Gary and Paul Gardner with       148 

Gerry with                                   151

Paul Cooper with                        153

Lynne and Peter with                  154

Shelley, Goochy,and Derek with 155

A clear winner - congratulations, Steph!

Birdies for Goochy and Peter on the 10^th

Goochy's eagle putt on the 10th

 Gary on the 18^th, Gardy on the 4^th and 15^th (both par 5s)

Carol flirts with Danger on the 14th
(and someone else on the 15th)

No birthdays today

We welcomed Vicky back after a six-month lay-off

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And of course, we had the sausage sizzle to look forward to

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Special thanks to Carol, Shelley, Earle, Vicky, Goochy who helped get it all together

And extra treats with excellent chicken strips, and a range of fine wines.

Just another great day with SOS

Next week, Club Championships, Round 6 of 7

SPRING CUP, ROUND ONE

 

SPRING CUP, ROUND 1 - STROKE

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It was cold

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Suprisingly cold

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But clear, and reasonably still

The three Pauls!

None of which explains why good scores were hard to come by

The three girls

The eager anticipation of an Eagles win

Obviously not

The thorn between two roses

Perhaps the excitement of a World Cup quarter final

Possibly

Birgit and friend supporting the Matildas

However, the game seems to have been generally enjoyed in a good spirit

Judging by the generosity displayed at the bar

And the donations to the Jeans for Genes charity

(Our last week of donations)

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Glen Kelly has possibly established a record with a six-putt on the 15^th

(Although there is talk of Steph having made a similar figure on the 9^th way back one day when the flag was in a particularly nasty position)

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And Goochy has laid claim to the distinction of failing to hit a single fairway all afternoon (yes, it was one of those sort of days)

Peter goes punk

So, the first round results:

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Winners!

And there were birdies:

Lynley on the sixth

Glenn Kelly on the seventh

Glen Pope on the seventh, 

Gary on the seventeenth

and Paul Gardner, who got off to a scorching start with birdies on the second and fourth

Show me the lollies!

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Next week - a sausage sizzle with, apparently, a twist. More will be revealed when you get there, but there will be special treats (straight to Perry Lakes after the game, no hanging around at the bar)

Man of Mystery

It's Colin!

The Golden Hole failed to go off, although Shelley would like to note that she “came close”. Goochy chose his club carefully and managed to go 50m past the hole - possibly mistook the 6 for a 9, easily done.

Keith on the Golden Hole..

.not scaring the pin today

The Longest Drive ladies on the fourth, claimed today by Steph

The mens’ Longest Drive, on the same hole. Boris, then Pug Dog, then Paul Gardner. He would like to note that he went “miles past”!

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Nearest the Pin in two on the sixth, we had 4D, but trumped by Lynley who put it “in the hole”!

And nearest the pin in two on the thirteenth, Earle first, then Gim, but Karl got even closer.

Karl brings his golfing talents to winning the raffle

A novel novelty on the seventeenth, the Longest Putt, saw Boris, beaten by Peter, but extended even further by Gary.

And perhaps sledge of the day - Goochy noted that Glen had to rush off, as he had a bullfight to attend.

el Matador!

Match Play Semi-Finals and Stableford

 Stableford and Match Play Semi-Finals

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A beautiful day for golf, 19 degrees and blue skies all the way.

A bit of a nip in the air to start with

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The referees gave a pre-fight, sorry pre-round,  briefing to the semi-finalists

All nicey-nicey at this stage

And they were off

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The Stableforders followed

And it was generally a very enjoyable day in the sunshine

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Paul Boquest introduced his guest Karl, who had a pretty good round

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Yes, Spring is definitely in the air

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No birthdays this week.

Thanks to Shelley and Gerry for refereeing the Match Play - we gather there were no very controversial decisions to arbitrate

Good to see our very own Tony Hawk back after his series of much-appreciated skateboard demonstrations, and clearly with renewed vigour - an outstanding performance on the golf course today.

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Apparently Pug Dog has acquired yet another nickname, now known as “Nickers”, as a result of turning up just in the “nick” of time. Ah well....

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The Golden Hole now up to $140 - begins to be worth winning again.

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And the novelties:

On the second - Gary, with the first shot at it from the whole field, plonks it three metres to the right, pin high, and that’s where it stays all day.

Boris getting plenty of practice at these shots

On the twelfth, nearest in three, Gary again, then Pug Dog gets closer, but Popey closer still.

The ladies’ longest drive on the fourth, Frances had a very creditable shot at it, but was edged out by Steph

Nearest the pin in two on the 10th, Goochy, edged out by Karl

And the men’s longest drive - the ultimate indication of excess virility according to the winner - Gerry, passed by Pug Dog, exceeded by 4D, but no-one could match...Paul Gardner!

And the committee's determination - if you're not there to pick up the prize, it's added to the contributions for Jeans for Genes.

Proud to be a winner!

Birdies - one on the third by Gary

Keith - on the 11th and 17th

Goochy - on the 11th, 17th and 18th!

Pug Dog - on the 5th and 8th

4D  - on the 14th and 15th

And finally Hilly on the 17th.

Pug Dog gets real close on the eighth

Yes, that close in two

Not to be outdone - Fran's that close in three!

The Stableford results

The Match Play semis,

Keith prevailed over Andrew 3 and 2

and Derek and Gary went to the wire, with Derek 1 up after the nineteenth.

Stableford winners

An interesting thought from Phil Mickelson:  “A great shot is one that you pull off, and a smart shot is the one you hit when you don’t have the guts to try it.”

The tension - the tension!

Paul's on a winning streak

Members have been very generous with their fines for “Jeans for Genes” in support of research into gene-related conditions for children.

So far, last weeks fines raised $65  + $35 from the chips budget

This week, fines raised $100 + the chips budget  + extra donations from Goochy and Pug Dog who contributed their winnings from the novelties. The club has kindly agreed to match members’ donations, with two more weeks to go.

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Thanks to Pug Dog for excellent photos again - where are the rest of you?

Next week, it’s the first round of the Spring Cup, a two-week stroke competition

In two weeks time, a sausage sizzle after the game at Perry Lakes - don’t wait for a meeting back at Wembley

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