Let The Whisky Flow ....
The bar nearly ran out of whisky yesterday. We had 3 misdemeanours
- Phil Ellis on 6
- Phil Broughton on 14
- Warren Egen on 14
These things happen.
There was nearly a double misdemeanour on hole 2 where 2 golfers, no names mentioned failed to reach the main fairway over the bridge but just managed to get past the green tees. Phew .....
It was a bright sunny day and as the course dries out and the grass starts to grow, it's all looking in good shape.
Eddie is on the mend following his eye operation and The Nugget was spotted sprinting up Highgate with a new bionic hip. Recover well boys.
In the sixes, 29 points saw Bolty, Hamish, David Peart and Raindrop Mackay win the chocolates.
That same group shared the next lot with The POD, David B, Special K and Phyllis. A mere 40 was enough for that.
Richard Ellis, Nick, Rick and a fast finishing Phantom sprinted off into the distance with the last lot with 48 points tucked away.
While we're at it, after a million draws Tony Attenborough won the raffle.
Let's Talk About Trumpy
Big week for Trevor Trump. I saw him on Tuesday doing some sly practice when he was complaining of a very sore lower back. "Not sure I'll make it tomorrow" he said gulping down painkillers and anti-inflamatries.
He did turn up and achieved the following:
- He won his first Blue Jacket of 2026 on the back of 42 points .
- He leap-frogged Mahmoud to retake the lead in the Race to Waitahuna. On 548 he's now 6 points clear.
- He leap-frogged Kallum to take the lead in the Eric Olsen Trophy. This is a close run thing. Both he and Kallum have 42 points as their top score. Both have scored 40 points twice as their two next best scores. Going backwards both of their next best are 38 points and both of their next next best are 37 points. Bolty's next best is 36 points whereas Kallum has 35. Make sense ?
Bolty was a happy man though not sure he would have passed a drug test !
And The Winners Are
In time honoured fashion here we see our winner from last week - Mahmoud - handing over the Blue Jacket to Bolty. First time this year he's won one. Fairway Phil looking on in the background just checking the jacket's alright.
The Swingers Trophy has been repaired with the golf club back where it should be. With Browny back from rugby duties and a red hot Derek Todd in the field we thought competition might be high. But with Murray Edgar firing on all cylinders particularly on the front nine where he had 3 birdies, he won the repaired trophy.
Impressively it's the fifth time this year Murray has been to Balclutha.
Then we had the birthday boy.
Great to see Eddie back doing a few baby steps walking round the course and doing some chipping and putting. At 76 years young and led off in hearty style by Nick we all sang the birthday song followed by the usual toast. Congratulations and Happy Birthday from everyone.
Whose Ball Is This ?
Look closely and there's a ball at the foot of the lamp post near the bridge.
Anybody claiming it ? How did it get there ?
- an errant practice shot on the crossways green ?
- a big hit on hole 6 ?
- a big hit on hole 9 ?
- fell out of a pocket on the way home ?
Who knows ?