The Drift once again welcomed us, the course being in great condition having been set up for a regional match a few days earlier. The weather was great, best of the year and definitely better than last year. Only 15 players this time so order of merit points were there to be had!
Before the game, much talk about players not liking the course and never scoring well, but no one could actually say why! Macca even on his facebook account states, 'well off to play golf at the Drift where I never score well' & even repeats this to other players whilst on the course - don't believe him folks. How would Chris fair with his single figure handicap after last month's win?
On the course the trees took their prisoners, my group - Frazer & Darren on the first - Darren into the trees, Ian over the trees to the 5th Fairway central, Frazer steps up muttering I am not going to go to the right - wrong - also ended up on the 5th but not as far as Ian's. Six trees later we were back on the 1st fairway! Many others also taking fondly of the trees.
After blobbing 9, 10 & 11 Mark Harris was ready to go home, yours truly continued my wayward start and after losing a 4th ball in four shots (Tee shots on the 5th and 6th) muttered - I give up - or words to that effect! Even steady Bryan had a bad day with many approach shots skimming through the green.
A little bit of trivia, how many blobs today by all? Only 63!!
The skill prizes this time were a little one sided, Frazer Webb was close to winning all 4 but on NP3 rolled just off the back of the green - well done Frazer.
Looking at the results, the event could have been played by two players as they won everything! Macca with a winning score of 39 points (matching his waist size!:) also won NP3.
Other notable performances, Paul Risk came second with 35 points, the lessons are working, just edging Paul Healy on count back and Chris also did not suffer with a single figure handicap getting 34 points, Dave Flavell gets his first order of merit points for the season - well done all.
Results were:
Winner: Paul Donlevy AKA Macca - 39 Points
Strongest man: Dave Shorter
Longest Drive: Frazer Webb
Nearest Pin: Frazer Webb
Nearest Pin in 2: Frazer Webb
Nearest Pin in 3: Paul Donlevy
See you all at the all-dayer at Badgemore on the 12th July.
The photo shows Captain Mark Harris presenting the 1st prize to winner Paul Donlevy.
Roving reporter: Ian Turvill