Tales From Afar
Not much to report this week. We're in the south of England where it's unpleasantly warm let me tell you. On Tuesday this week when Dunedin was blanketed in snow, the mercury here was over 30 degrees. I've never seen this country so browned and burnt off.
The Thailand boys and girls are back in town so no more strange photos.
We had some Stragglers ( see what I did there, rhymes with Wagglers ..... ) left in Australia though I think now most are home. Has anyone seen Bruce Grant or is he still away looking for a yellow jersey ? Or is he stuck in a Gold Coast toilet ?
Here's a photo of Eddie and The Nugget enjoying golf at Mount Tambourine Golf Club.
Bolty's Special Section
Here's a special section dedicated to Trevor where you have to imagine what's written below.
Practice Tee
Project Update
Couttsy and the team getting stuck in. Artificial turf is on the way.
Golfing In A Winter Wonderland
Wasn't sure I'd be writing anything this week with the cold weather snap working up the country. It's good to report we have a new member of the Blue Jacket club. More of that later.
The southern blast passed through Dunedin overnight and while it left plenty of residual snow around the hills, this cleared enough for golf on Wednesday.
An email was circulated by Trevor Trump in mid-morning advising that carts could not be used, however the course was open for play. With a draw already in place showing 20 players in the field, it was a matter then of who would turn up. Fortunately the sun came out and we got 19 players in total to come out to play, so just the one phantom group to contend with.
For the team scores, Neil Cameron was asked to count up the money and the first six holes saw the $95 split between 3 teams who each scored a paltry 27 points. For simplicity I will only mention one team here, being Harvey, Bolt, Mackay and Caithness.
The second six holes saw a more convincing result with this same team of Harvey, Bolt, Mackay and Caithness taking the money with 42 points. It was heard from Hamish after collecting his funds that he had never played so badly and yet won so much money. Needless to say this same team collapsed on the last leg and scored a meagre 24 points in total to record one of the lowest team scores yet.
Nice to see that Bolty goes home with some bacon after a couple of empty draws.
The third six holes saw another solid result with team Newton, Attenborough, Laney and Nikou scoring an impressive 47 points. They were one of the only teams who had all scores in the 30s, so deserving winners.
Phil Ellis won the raffle.
Welcome to The Blue Jacket Club
Warren Alcock
It doesn't seem like that long ago I'd be practicing and playing the holes across the road. I bumped into Warren Alcock and we played a few holes together. "Why don't you come and play with us on a Wednesday" I suggested, "you'd enjoy it and would be a great addition to the group." "Oh I'm not sure my golf is good enough" said Warren.
Well this week if there was ever any doubt, Warren came of age.
With a cool wind blowing and the course in wet conditions, the scores were not expected to be great. However, Warren Alcock proved us wrong with a well compiled 40 points to win the Blue Jacket. This was followed by Mahmoud and Hunky Dunky with 37 points and 36 points respectively. Also to be mentioned is the round of 36 points played by Duncan Croudis, who started on the 10th hole and after a shaky start with two consecutive 4 putts for doubles, tidied up his act and shot a 68. This included 8 birdies, which is a record for the Wagglers, so a well-deserved trip to Balclutha. WOW !! Coulda, shoulda, very nearly did !!
No Threepeat for Keith then.
Check this out for a scorecard.....
The Mr Men
It's not the Mister Men it's the Mister Misdemeanour Men.
Duly noted that Jamie Mackay and Bruce Carvell owned up to being the T..atty Twins, where each had the misfortune to come up short of the green tees. According to team-mates Jamie was not having a good day and after the dreaded shot on the 18th tee he needed some tender nurturing. Apparently Bruce had an even shorter shot on the 12th hole for his misdemeanour.
These things happen .............
Hang on...... On the 18th tee, the green pegs are behind the white pegs as the women play the 18th as a par 5. How do you end up buying whisky on the 18th ? Unless you're Nick Nicolson.
Never In Doubt
