Storm and pestilence met all the hardy players who turned up for a soggy round of golf. Many of the few who arrived to play were in fact ready to turn around and go home given the possible washout – however Noods for one was not going home given the Championship leader Michael G was there ready to go. Game on.
The 2 groups proceeded to have a rather pleasant day around the wet and muddy course. Gradually over the morning, the surface water retreated and conditions were not as bad as they first appeared. Michael Gourlay played a lovely game to finish with a +3 (69 off the stick) and won the day by what is likely a record margin of 6. Second place shared by Noodles and Brent Rowley (-3), third on -4 were Eddie K and Brendon Mitchell, fourth on -5 Gordo and Chrispy (his first Championship points since May) and Blighty came in fifth on -9.
Highlights:
* Greatest winning par margin of 6?
* Seniors championship points started allocation at -4
* Gordo succeeded in hitting his golf ball whilst making a practice swing! and played his tee shot on the 18th after the ball rolled off the tee onto the ground, putting it pin high and then proceeding to 3 -chip and wipe the hole.
* Blighty made 8 consecutive wipes on the back nine then parred the 18th – his demeanour through all this was stoic.
* Blighty was most pleased to receive championship and senior points for his -9
* Michael and Eddie have called a truce on their playing relationship.
* Harry and Porks both enjoying world travels so the report and handicaps and championship is limited.
Copyright – Gordon Hill Esq.
Results for Saturday, 16 September 2017
1st Michael Gourlay(+3) 2nd Stephen Butterfield(-3) 2nd Brent Rowley(-3) 3rd Ed Kloprogge(-4) 3rd Brendon Mitchell(-4) 4th Gordon Hill(-5) 4th Chris Priems(-5) 5th Andrew Blight(-10)
Seniors Results: 1st Ed Kloprogge (-4) 2nd Gordon Hill (-5) 3rd Andrew Blight (-10)
Nearest the Pin Results: ProPin No 1 12th Michael Gourlay ProPin No 2 18th Jackpot BallPin 4th Stephen Butterfield